Looking back, 2015 has been a year of significant growth for me personally and for the blog as a whole. In January 2015, Embracing a Simpler Life saw 4,887 page views, and I considered it a great month! In December 2015, it has seen 29,227 page views so far, which is slightly above its new and growing monthly average. It was fun to look… Read more
Merry Christmas! 2015 has been a significant year for our family. On April 26th, our newest member entered the world, little Emily Rose. Emily’s Birth True to all three of my birth experiences, she came in a hurry! In fact, it was only by God’s mercy that we even made it to the hospital. Although I was 9.5 cm dilated (a… Read more
I don’t know about you, but my fall has been busy and fairly exhausting so far. I just can’t quite win in the sleep department lately. If the baby isn’t waking me up in the night, it’s one of the big kids. But it’s okay. By now I’ve realized that I don’t actually need to sleep like I thought I did in my… Read more
This week there’s a theme on the blog that you might have picked up on. Meal Planning. I’m not an expert on meal planning, but I do it. I do it because it makes life better. It’s one discipline that’s truly worth the effort, particularly in chaotic life seasons. I want to share how I do this so you will feel equipped to… Read more
Who else loves the fun, fellowship and growth of Christian women’s conferences?! Me! Me! I do! Most of the time, however, conferences are not doable for me as the primary caregiver of little people, not to mention that nursing baby who has snubbed all bottles… But there is one conference I can and WILL be attending! I am excited to say that… Read more
As I wrote on the blog a few weeks ago, I have resolved to make more of an effort in my appearance. I’d like to get away from yoga pants and t-shirts in favor of a more careful look, mostly to represent myself with more honor. I’m happy to report I have been “getting dressed” in real clothes every day and wearing… Read more
Today I’m joining in as part of the 31 Days to a Better Marriage Series! Your husband gets one life to live. And if he fears God, he will keep his marriage vows to you. No do-overs with another woman. So, theoretically, in this one life, you are his one wife. If that’s you, what a blessing to feel secure in… Read more
Homemaking is a beautiful discipline with many different facets and faces. Each home and life are different, but the godly calling is the same. As women, we are to nurture this God-given space we call home. But what does that look like? While I’m far from “a perfect homemaker,” I’d like to give you a glimpse into my daily life… Read more
Sometimes we micro-manage what our families eat, use and do, to our own detriment. Healthy living becomes a dark cloud over our heads, motivated by fear. Other times we feel that healthy-living is too far out of reach. It’s a lofty, impossible goal, and it’s not doable. We over-complicate it, and since we’re busy people, we never get around to it. But healthy living can be… Read more
I am so grateful for this community of blog readers! You all encourage me, bless me, and humble me just by reading, not to mention the comments and emails I’ve received over the past year. So, in an effort to say… “thank you!” I’ve put together a fun giveaway of a few things that I feel represent me. I figured,… Read more
Can I just say that I have a favorite time of day? As an introspective type, I thrive on a certain amount of time alone each day. This is when I can put two thoughts together, when I spend quality time with God, and when I am productive in ways that are important to me. While I get to be alone during nap time… Read more
Life has a way of changing. At the precise moment when I feel I have life figured out, change pulls me out to sea in a rip tide. I find myself in a unfamiliar place, once again unsure how to best navigate the new waters. From what I can tell by the ripe age of 28, that’s about how life goes. Pregnancies, babies, job changes,… Read more
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