Things I do to cultivate authentic relationships

I've had a lot going on lately. We've been battling sickness, helping plan our church's Easter production, work a full-time outside of the home, raising two children with my amazing husband, and the list could go on and on.  In my home we call this a "season of life" and everyone's been there. A text from…

Top 5 Working Mom Hacks

My top five working mom hacks that help me get stuff done.

Post Christmas Toy Organization

Christmas is such a wonderful time, but after celebrating five times, the amount of new presents can be intimidating. This is my first year with two children (a three-year-old and an eight-month-old) during the holidays and they hit jackpot when it comes to presents. Following these simple steps, we've been able to avoid Christmas overwhelm. This task…

Budgeting: Your financial snapshot

Tired of living paycheck to paycheck? Budgeting allows you to control your money and not let it control you.

Money March

March is green. Learn more in this series about budgeting, frugal living, contentment, and financial freedom

To the family who lost a job this holiday season

Dear family who lost a job this holiday season, I know your pain. My family has experienced job loss during the holiday season twice. Realize in this time of your life, God has a plan. For us it made us realize how thankful we were for the things we've been given. Finding a new job…