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I'm Lauren Alonso!

I’m a southern mama of 4 (and counting). I believe stories are worth telling and joy can be found in any season no matter how bitter or how sweet. I'm a podcaster, blogger, and entrepreneur who loves doing life together!

In August 2019, Freddie and I took a day trip to Helen, Georgia. We went tubing, ate at Catch 22, visited the shops for his first funnel cake and caramel apples but when it came time to ride the water slide this kid chickened out!

We climbed the steel tower of stairs and halfway through he was having terrifying fears and thoughts (think final destination) flashing through his mind and he refused to go down the slide. So this poor mama had to go down herself, alone!

He came over yesterday with his girlfriend, now almost 21 and rode our Zipline! I was honestly shocked but in the best way! Glad to see he’s conquering his fears, even if he will never do it again 🫣🤣

Thought y’all would love a little Freddie footage! Check out my stories today for some more throwbacks from our trip!

Have you been to Helen?! It’s the cutest little town!

#zipline #familyfun #adventure #vacationspots

In August 2019, Freddie and I took a day trip to Helen, Georgia. We went tubing, ate at Catch 22, visited the shops for his first funnel cake and caramel apples but when it came time to ride the water slide this kid chickened out!

We climbed the steel tower of stairs and halfway through he was having terrifying fears and thoughts (think final destination) flashing through his mind and he refused to go down the slide. So this poor mama had to go down herself, alone!

He came over yesterday with his girlfriend, now almost 21 and rode our Zipline! I was honestly shocked but in the best way! Glad to see he’s conquering his fears, even if he will never do it again 🫣🤣

Thought y’all would love a little Freddie footage! Check out my stories today for some more throwbacks from our trip!

Have you been to Helen?! It’s the cutest little town!

#zipline #familyfun #adventure #vacationspots

A friend of mine posted this and I felt so seen and so heard and thought you might too!

“Can we talk about seeing the world through rose-colored glasses?

Because I do.
I see beauty in everything.
I see potential in people.
I see hope in hard places.

And while that might sound lovely - it’s not always easy.

Sometimes I wonder... am I just being naïve?
Am I seeing “truth,” or just what I want to see? Perhaps a bit of both… it’s not so black and white.

What I’m realizing is that seeing the best doesn’t mean ignoring the worst.

It means holding the duality of both.
It means choosing to be a witness to beauty without turning away from truth.
Sometimes what’s true is beautiful, sometimes it’s not.

This is my edge right now. My growth point.
Not changing how I see... but learning how to trust it more deeply. I am working on this, every day.

If you’ve ever felt this way too, let’s keep choosing to see the good, even when it’s hard. 🤍✨🫶” @stephanie.wilson.inharmony

A friend of mine posted this and I felt so seen and so heard and thought you might too!

“Can we talk about seeing the world through rose-colored glasses?

Because I do.
I see beauty in everything.
I see potential in people.
I see hope in hard places.

And while that might sound lovely - it’s not always easy.

Sometimes I wonder... am I just being naïve?
Am I seeing “truth,” or just what I want to see? Perhaps a bit of both… it’s not so black and white.

What I’m realizing is that seeing the best doesn’t mean ignoring the worst.

It means holding the duality of both.
It means choosing to be a witness to beauty without turning away from truth.
Sometimes what’s true is beautiful, sometimes it’s not.

This is my edge right now. My growth point.
Not changing how I see... but learning how to trust it more deeply. I am working on this, every day.

If you’ve ever felt this way too, let’s keep choosing to see the good, even when it’s hard. 🤍✨🫶” @stephanie.wilson.inharmony

Thank you 🙏🏼

Mo suffers a broken rib and a lot of trauma from being struck by a truck into a gully off the side of the road. She has a check up on Monday and we are hopeful she’s looking better by the day.

Thank you all for your love, thoughts and prayers.

#thankful #grateful #blessed

Thank you 🙏🏼

Mo suffers a broken rib and a lot of trauma from being struck by a truck into a gully off the side of the road. She has a check up on Monday and we are hopeful she’s looking better by the day.

Thank you all for your love, thoughts and prayers.

#thankful #grateful #blessed

Happiest of Easter’s to you and yours. We are so grateful for the price Jesus paid for our sins to get to celebrate this glorious day!

#easter #happyeaster #resurrectionday #family

Happiest of Easter’s to you and yours. We are so grateful for the price Jesus paid for our sins to get to celebrate this glorious day!

#easter #happyeaster #resurrectionday #family

Happy Resurrection Day friends!

Praying blessings and joy over your life today. Drop me a line below and I’ll pray over your family! 🙏🏼

#happyeaster #resurrectionday #easter

Happy Resurrection Day friends!

Praying blessings and joy over your life today. Drop me a line below and I’ll pray over your family! 🙏🏼

#happyeaster #resurrectionday #easter

Cold plunge and morning routine and dreams chat!

#coldplunge #icebath #joy #morningroutine #goals #dreams

Cold plunge and morning routine and dreams chat!

#coldplunge #icebath #joy #morningroutine #goals #dreams

A year ago I left a job that was bringing in a LOT of money for our family.

I was sick and tired of the toxic environment (even though I had already found ways to work remotely all but once a month). I was tired of my boss blaming my kids for taking up space in my life because I had worked for him before I became their mom. I was tired of feeling like no matter how much I worked, it was never appreciated.

I learned to prioritize my life, my husband, and our growing family. I learned to be present. I learned to make peace an intentional part of my day. I learned to find joy by creating boundaries.

I had to quit.

It hasn’t been easy. We’ve struggled at times. But it was the BEST decision I’ve made since becoming a mom.

I’ve waited my whole life for these moments.

No more stress. No more drama. No more anxiety about team meetings with blame shifting.

My day revolves around my family. Our decisions are made based on our values and the things we want in our life.

I shared this memory today to remind you to always put your dreams and your family before others. You get one life, friend. Live it well. Create a life you love. Even when it is hard, it will be worth it!

A year ago I left a job that was bringing in a LOT of money for our family.

I was sick and tired of the toxic environment (even though I had already found ways to work remotely all but once a month). I was tired of my boss blaming my kids for taking up space in my life because I had worked for him before I became their mom. I was tired of feeling like no matter how much I worked, it was never appreciated.

I learned to prioritize my life, my husband, and our growing family. I learned to be present. I learned to make peace an intentional part of my day. I learned to find joy by creating boundaries.

I had to quit.

It hasn’t been easy. We’ve struggled at times. But it was the BEST decision I’ve made since becoming a mom.

I’ve waited my whole life for these moments.

No more stress. No more drama. No more anxiety about team meetings with blame shifting.

My day revolves around my family. Our decisions are made based on our values and the things we want in our life.

I shared this memory today to remind you to always put your dreams and your family before others. You get one life, friend. Live it well. Create a life you love. Even when it is hard, it will be worth it!

My MIL asked me today “When are you gonna stop picking him up like that?”

My response while squeezing him in my arms “When he stops letting me!” 😭

Forever my baby!

#motherhood #mamasbaby #boymom

My MIL asked me today “When are you gonna stop picking him up like that?”

My response while squeezing him in my arms “When he stops letting me!” 😭

Forever my baby!

#motherhood #mamasbaby #boymom

🔥🥵💪🏽Can we just normalize being married and having a quiver full?

You know that’s biblical, right? 🤭🤣

And what can I say?! He’s an amazing Dad and we are making up for not finding each other sooner 🤭😅

I have always wanted a big family because I didn’t have that growing up. My sister and I are nearly 5 years apart and it took us 18 years to become friends. I wanted our life to look different- and apparently so did she 😉 because she’s got 3 and might consider more.

We aren’t feeling “done” yet either, so don’t be surprised if there’s another in the oven, Lord willing AFTER Christmas 🙏🏼

How many is too many?!

#motherhoodhumor #bigfamily #momof5 #hotdaddy #marriagehumor #husbandandwife

🔥🥵💪🏽Can we just normalize being married and having a quiver full?

You know that’s biblical, right? 🤭🤣

And what can I say?! He’s an amazing Dad and we are making up for not finding each other sooner 🤭😅

I have always wanted a big family because I didn’t have that growing up. My sister and I are nearly 5 years apart and it took us 18 years to become friends. I wanted our life to look different- and apparently so did she 😉 because she’s got 3 and might consider more.

We aren’t feeling “done” yet either, so don’t be surprised if there’s another in the oven, Lord willing AFTER Christmas 🙏🏼

How many is too many?!

#motherhoodhumor #bigfamily #momof5 #hotdaddy #marriagehumor #husbandandwife

We are striving hard at creating a meaningful life for our kids- one of intention and purpose and not just following the norm.

I’ve always been the black sheep of my family and I am sure I always will be, because I wanted to go against the grain. It’s just natural for me. I question EVERYTHING and EVERYONE.

And no, I’m not a skeptic. I just feel so deeply in my heart that life isn’t supposed to be a rat race, filled with busy schedules and lists of things that keep us out of touch and spent.

I truly believe there is a better way. We’ve worked hard as a family to create a new path, one that serves our family, giving us more time together.

This year Adam changed jobs for second shift hours to give us more daylight as a family for throwing the football and putting up fences for chickens. We also opted to homeschool because we wanted to spend our time implementing values and skills in our children that were more important than the societal agenda. And we put down roots after being in our home for nearly 3 years- by starting our homestead with chickens!

These are small changes but these ripples can and will make room for a life we love.

I know these ideas aren’t for everyone but I want to encourage you to follow your heart and chase a life you long to create, filled with joy!

Remember: You will never see a harvest, if you don’t sow the seed.

What’s one thing you want to chase? What are you sowing today? I’d love to hear how you’re cultivating a life you dream of!

#dream #goals #life #cultivate #goalgetter #intention #motivation #inspiration #joy #motherhood #lifegoals #christianblogger #homeschool #homeschoolmom

We are striving hard at creating a meaningful life for our kids- one of intention and purpose and not just following the norm.

I’ve always been the black sheep of my family and I am sure I always will be, because I wanted to go against the grain. It’s just natural for me. I question EVERYTHING and EVERYONE.

And no, I’m not a skeptic. I just feel so deeply in my heart that life isn’t supposed to be a rat race, filled with busy schedules and lists of things that keep us out of touch and spent.

I truly believe there is a better way. We’ve worked hard as a family to create a new path, one that serves our family, giving us more time together.

This year Adam changed jobs for second shift hours to give us more daylight as a family for throwing the football and putting up fences for chickens. We also opted to homeschool because we wanted to spend our time implementing values and skills in our children that were more important than the societal agenda. And we put down roots after being in our home for nearly 3 years- by starting our homestead with chickens!

These are small changes but these ripples can and will make room for a life we love.

I know these ideas aren’t for everyone but I want to encourage you to follow your heart and chase a life you long to create, filled with joy!

Remember: You will never see a harvest, if you don’t sow the seed.

What’s one thing you want to chase? What are you sowing today? I’d love to hear how you’re cultivating a life you dream of!

#dream #goals #life #cultivate #goalgetter #intention #motivation #inspiration #joy #motherhood #lifegoals #christianblogger #homeschool #homeschoolmom

We tried listing our house for sale last summer but soon realized it was awful timing. The market had next to nothing, prices have been far too high and our home far surpasses what we found in our budget.

Our heart longs for land, for a place to farm, for space to roam and our kids to have fields to raise animals and play.

We decided to take it off the market and wait til spring. But, we found the same issue when we were looking for something that suits our needs as a bigger family but also a forever place to grow and expand our dream. We assumed the market would be better, but we still found nothing.

We prayed and God sent us a sign- I’ll tell that story soon but it was clear we were staying for the foreseeable future. So, we decided to finally start making our house we’ve been living in for 3 years our home! (And, YES… I realize how silly and ridiculous that sounds.)

We put up a Zipline for our kids and then Adam wanted a bigger one for us! We’ve already been on it for hours!

We put up fencing and built a chicken coop to get our homestead started.

I painted and wallpapered our laundry room!

We got a puppy! Haha

And then we started using our basement and backyard for a space for homeschool and a gym for me!

I’m so grateful for this home, but I’ve let my attitude about it slip away into what I want next. For now, I’m trying hard to love this space that’s our little oasis on the creek!

#zipline #adventure #familyfun #familyactivities #outdoorfun #kidsoutdoors

We tried listing our house for sale last summer but soon realized it was awful timing. The market had next to nothing, prices have been far too high and our home far surpasses what we found in our budget.

Our heart longs for land, for a place to farm, for space to roam and our kids to have fields to raise animals and play.

We decided to take it off the market and wait til spring. But, we found the same issue when we were looking for something that suits our needs as a bigger family but also a forever place to grow and expand our dream. We assumed the market would be better, but we still found nothing.

We prayed and God sent us a sign- I’ll tell that story soon but it was clear we were staying for the foreseeable future. So, we decided to finally start making our house we’ve been living in for 3 years our home! (And, YES… I realize how silly and ridiculous that sounds.)

We put up a Zipline for our kids and then Adam wanted a bigger one for us! We’ve already been on it for hours!

We put up fencing and built a chicken coop to get our homestead started.

I painted and wallpapered our laundry room!

We got a puppy! Haha

And then we started using our basement and backyard for a space for homeschool and a gym for me!

I’m so grateful for this home, but I’ve let my attitude about it slip away into what I want next. For now, I’m trying hard to love this space that’s our little oasis on the creek!

#zipline #adventure #familyfun #familyactivities #outdoorfun #kidsoutdoors

I wonder…

Seeing @thethornofficial a few weeks ago and with Easter this weekend, being a mom just hits different, doesn’t it?

Do you feel the same?

#goodfriday #easter #heisrisen #jesus #mary #happyeaster

I wonder…

Seeing @thethornofficial a few weeks ago and with Easter this weekend, being a mom just hits different, doesn’t it?

Do you feel the same?

#goodfriday #easter #heisrisen #jesus #mary #happyeaster

Kid art I actually want to hang in my house! 😍

Call me cruel, but I’m a little annoying when it comes to my home being coordinated. You can take the interior designer out of the field but you can’t take the interior designer out of me!

I saw something similar to this on a reel a few weeks back and then decided to grab our paint colors and have my kids (ages 3 and 6) help me create some wall art!

I absolutely love their unique style and the meaning behind them. It was fun and crazy and now our empty hallway has new life… no pun intended ✝️☺️

There is NO shortage of drawings and crafts in the Alonso home but we hope this can inspire you to make art you love with your littles or grands and put it up on the walls for years to come!

#kidart #art #homedecor #interiordesign #interiordesignideas #kidroom #wallart #homemade #artwork

Kid art I actually want to hang in my house! 😍

Call me cruel, but I’m a little annoying when it comes to my home being coordinated. You can take the interior designer out of the field but you can’t take the interior designer out of me!

I saw something similar to this on a reel a few weeks back and then decided to grab our paint colors and have my kids (ages 3 and 6) help me create some wall art!

I absolutely love their unique style and the meaning behind them. It was fun and crazy and now our empty hallway has new life… no pun intended ✝️☺️

There is NO shortage of drawings and crafts in the Alonso home but we hope this can inspire you to make art you love with your littles or grands and put it up on the walls for years to come!

#kidart #art #homedecor #interiordesign #interiordesignideas #kidroom #wallart #homemade #artwork

A few weeks ago, G lost his first tooth. 🦷

Then, I saw a post about the tooth fairy leaning less than she used to 😅 because times were hard.

So, I gotta know… what’s the tooth fairy leaving these days?

We don’t actually “do” any of the imaginary people anymore- so the tooth fairy 🧚 never came to be in our home because she was out with Santa, the Easter Bunny and all the others, but it did have me wondering how much she’s paying out these days!

Haha 🤣

#toothfairy #loosetooth

A few weeks ago, G lost his first tooth. 🦷

Then, I saw a post about the tooth fairy leaning less than she used to 😅 because times were hard.

So, I gotta know… what’s the tooth fairy leaving these days?

We don’t actually “do” any of the imaginary people anymore- so the tooth fairy 🧚 never came to be in our home because she was out with Santa, the Easter Bunny and all the others, but it did have me wondering how much she’s paying out these days!

Haha 🤣

#toothfairy #loosetooth

Love kid art but it doesn’t suit your aesthetic?! First, SAVE this under “home decor”!

Try this ⬇️

Take out all the paint cans in your house that you love- cabinet colors, wall colors, accent colors… you name it! Then, let your kids make art with them!

It’s Easter but we also wanted something we would enjoy all year round, so I taped a cross with painters tape and used the negative space to highlight this sweet reminder of Jesus’ love for us!

This is the perfect craft, holiday, or homeschool project and makes the former interior designer in me happy!

Love this tip?! Follow me @lauren___alonso for more ideas!

#kidart #art #homedecor #interiordesign #interiordesignideas #kidroom #wallart #homemade #artwork

Love kid art but it doesn’t suit your aesthetic?! First, SAVE this under “home decor”!

Try this ⬇️

Take out all the paint cans in your house that you love- cabinet colors, wall colors, accent colors… you name it! Then, let your kids make art with them!

It’s Easter but we also wanted something we would enjoy all year round, so I taped a cross with painters tape and used the negative space to highlight this sweet reminder of Jesus’ love for us!

This is the perfect craft, holiday, or homeschool project and makes the former interior designer in me happy!

Love this tip?! Follow me @lauren___alonso for more ideas!

#kidart #art #homedecor #interiordesign #interiordesignideas #kidroom #wallart #homemade #artwork

Friend, tell me I’m not alone!

I have been labeled the most productive and high-energy person people know but since becoming a mom to 5 in 3 years, it’s easy to see why my productivity has changed focuses.

I am so ready to find my NEW joy in my life rhythms, but this time I’m inviting you along with me!

If you have been feeling like you just can’t get unstuck, like life is always throwing you curve balls and you have a hard time with consistency or motivation or knowing where to start, come and join me as I uncover joy in the morning!

Come fill your cup with me and others who are looking for the same kind of purposeful energy and add intention to your day!

Details coming soon… but if you want the scoop… comment JOY below and I’ll show you the way! Eeeek!!!

#joyinthemorning #purpose #intention #motivation #routine #habit #mindset #community

Friend, tell me I’m not alone!

I have been labeled the most productive and high-energy person people know but since becoming a mom to 5 in 3 years, it’s easy to see why my productivity has changed focuses.

I am so ready to find my NEW joy in my life rhythms, but this time I’m inviting you along with me!

If you have been feeling like you just can’t get unstuck, like life is always throwing you curve balls and you have a hard time with consistency or motivation or knowing where to start, come and join me as I uncover joy in the morning!

Come fill your cup with me and others who are looking for the same kind of purposeful energy and add intention to your day!

Details coming soon… but if you want the scoop… comment JOY below and I’ll show you the way! Eeeek!!!

#joyinthemorning #purpose #intention #motivation #routine #habit #mindset #community

We are having our first ever COUSIN CAMP! My hope is that this is a core memory for our kids that they can’t wait for every summer!

I would love your help planning it!

I plan to…
🐥 host a rubber duck race down the creek
💦 let them play in the sprinklers
🔥 roast marshmallows
⛺️camp out in our backyard

What am I missing?! Drop me some fun ideas in the comments ⬇️

Our camping age kids will be nealry 4, 6, and 7.

#cousincamp #cousins #summerfun #summeractivities #summeractivitiesforkids

We are having our first ever COUSIN CAMP! My hope is that this is a core memory for our kids that they can’t wait for every summer!

I would love your help planning it!

I plan to…
🐥 host a rubber duck race down the creek
💦 let them play in the sprinklers
🔥 roast marshmallows
⛺️camp out in our backyard

What am I missing?! Drop me some fun ideas in the comments ⬇️

Our camping age kids will be nealry 4, 6, and 7.

#cousincamp #cousins #summerfun #summeractivities #summeractivitiesforkids

I have been itching to try this ice bath since my husband wanted to start but I was pregnant and I didn’t want to do anything that would for any reason cause Elijah distress, so I waited.

Today was the day! I decided last night but I didn’t tell my husband because I didn’t want chicken out! 😆 I waited till he was gone this morning to the gym and snuck down for my first session with all 4 kids in tow.

I DID IT!!! I did my first cold plunge and I didn’t 💩 myself and apparently I should be GRATEFUL according to Addie- not quite sure why 🤣

Ok so why am I doing this?! I am simply craving routine and productive energy in my life! I used to be amazing at getting so much done and I’ve felt I’ve been slacking big time since becoming a mom for the 5th time.

I have been working on defining what I want our mornings to look like and how to make the most of our days!

If you find yourself in a similar boat, I’d love to share this journey alongside you! If you want to chat about how to create an intentional morning routine in your season of life, let me know below and I’ll get a community chat going so we can inspire each other and get motivated in this new season of growth!

Comment “JOY” below and let’s chat about how to find joy in your morning routine! Eeek!!!

#morningroutine #icebath #coldplunge #community #friendship #morningmotivation #routine #habit #habits inspiration #motivation

I have been itching to try this ice bath since my husband wanted to start but I was pregnant and I didn’t want to do anything that would for any reason cause Elijah distress, so I waited.

Today was the day! I decided last night but I didn’t tell my husband because I didn’t want chicken out! 😆 I waited till he was gone this morning to the gym and snuck down for my first session with all 4 kids in tow.

I DID IT!!! I did my first cold plunge and I didn’t 💩 myself and apparently I should be GRATEFUL according to Addie- not quite sure why 🤣

Ok so why am I doing this?! I am simply craving routine and productive energy in my life! I used to be amazing at getting so much done and I’ve felt I’ve been slacking big time since becoming a mom for the 5th time.

I have been working on defining what I want our mornings to look like and how to make the most of our days!

If you find yourself in a similar boat, I’d love to share this journey alongside you! If you want to chat about how to create an intentional morning routine in your season of life, let me know below and I’ll get a community chat going so we can inspire each other and get motivated in this new season of growth!

Comment “JOY” below and let’s chat about how to find joy in your morning routine! Eeek!!!

#morningroutine #icebath #coldplunge #community #friendship #morningmotivation #routine #habit #habits inspiration #motivation

Day by day. Moment by moment, I’m learning to call out my perfectionist tendencies and remind myself to be faithful with what I’ve already done and the assignment I’ve been given.

I don’t always start things because they feel overwhelming.

I don’t always finish things because they seem too late.

In this season, I’m reframing what’s “old to me” to remind myself it’s new and perfect for someone who is where I was when I lived those moments. And just because I’ve said something 100 times, it doesn’t mean that someone isn’t hearing it for the 1st time…

I’m reminding myself that the world needs what I know.

God has blessed me with what I have and it’s on me to share it or hide it. The choice is mine.

The joy is mine to share!

#joy #faith #quotes #faithful #mustardseed #christianblogger #christian #christianquote #obedient #perfection #consistencyoverperfection #perfectionism #recoveringperfectionist

Day by day. Moment by moment, I’m learning to call out my perfectionist tendencies and remind myself to be faithful with what I’ve already done and the assignment I’ve been given.

I don’t always start things because they feel overwhelming.

I don’t always finish things because they seem too late.

In this season, I’m reframing what’s “old to me” to remind myself it’s new and perfect for someone who is where I was when I lived those moments. And just because I’ve said something 100 times, it doesn’t mean that someone isn’t hearing it for the 1st time…

I’m reminding myself that the world needs what I know.

God has blessed me with what I have and it’s on me to share it or hide it. The choice is mine.

The joy is mine to share!

#joy #faith #quotes #faithful #mustardseed #christianblogger #christian #christianquote #obedient #perfection #consistencyoverperfection #perfectionism #recoveringperfectionist

If only he didn’t bite so much 🤣

we were finally getting the hang of it! lol

#drum #drums #puppy #puppiesofinstagram #goldenretrieversofinstagram #englishcreampuppy #goldenretrievers

If only he didn’t bite so much 🤣

we were finally getting the hang of it! lol

#drum #drums #puppy #puppiesofinstagram #goldenretrieversofinstagram #englishcreampuppy #goldenretrievers

NAILED IT!!! What do y’all think?! What’s it missing?

Do I not look like @rachelcruze in the eyes!? Hahaha

#barbie #barbietrend #barbiebox #barbieinstagram #ai

NAILED IT!!! What do y’all think?! What’s it missing?

Do I not look like @rachelcruze in the eyes!? Hahaha

#barbie #barbietrend #barbiebox #barbieinstagram #ai

Not sure who needs this, but pass it along. ↗️

#quotes #christian #faith #christianquotes #worry #doubt

Not sure who needs this, but pass it along. ↗️

#quotes #christian #faith #christianquotes #worry #doubt

Reflecting on words I wrote 4 years ago…

“Strength or power comes from dedication, consistency and will. The will to want to grow is only met when you couple the time and consistency it takes. Some people will never want it. Some people will only want it because you do. Whatever the reason, choose to grow friends.

You only get one life and it’s up to YOU not anyone else how you choose to live it. Show up for yourself. Dedicate yourself to something that stretches you. And fan the flame to connect to a greater purpose- your why!

For me it’s yoga-
It’s the time to sit in nature and feel a little closer to God. To hear the birds chirp, the goats bahhh, and the dogs bark. It’s my way back to my Creator. And this was one thing I felt God pull at me for, to stretch and use my body to its fullest.

I feel like I have a life filled with so much potential and I’ve yet to even tap into that. Ever feel that way? Like we have so much in us, stored up and waiting to burst into song for the purpose for which we’ve been called, but the mundane, daily grind of life can steal the motivation to be all that we were created for, so this is me, seeking my Father, stretching myself beyond what is normal and desiring growth spiritually, mentally, emotionally and physically!

How are you growing?”

Currently, I’m in a different place in life, no barn, no farm, but 4 little kids and a husband who need me to grow, not just sustain myself.

I’m still considering my answer to this question today, maybe I’ll come back and share my thoughts.

#growth #mindset #selfgrowthquotes #positivemindsets #yoga #faith #grow

Reflecting on words I wrote 4 years ago…

“Strength or power comes from dedication, consistency and will. The will to want to grow is only met when you couple the time and consistency it takes. Some people will never want it. Some people will only want it because you do. Whatever the reason, choose to grow friends.

You only get one life and it’s up to YOU not anyone else how you choose to live it. Show up for yourself. Dedicate yourself to something that stretches you. And fan the flame to connect to a greater purpose- your why!

For me it’s yoga-
It’s the time to sit in nature and feel a little closer to God. To hear the birds chirp, the goats bahhh, and the dogs bark. It’s my way back to my Creator. And this was one thing I felt God pull at me for, to stretch and use my body to its fullest.

I feel like I have a life filled with so much potential and I’ve yet to even tap into that. Ever feel that way? Like we have so much in us, stored up and waiting to burst into song for the purpose for which we’ve been called, but the mundane, daily grind of life can steal the motivation to be all that we were created for, so this is me, seeking my Father, stretching myself beyond what is normal and desiring growth spiritually, mentally, emotionally and physically!

How are you growing?”

Currently, I’m in a different place in life, no barn, no farm, but 4 little kids and a husband who need me to grow, not just sustain myself.

I’m still considering my answer to this question today, maybe I’ll come back and share my thoughts.

#growth #mindset #selfgrowthquotes #positivemindsets #yoga #faith #grow

One of our favorite Easter traditions is to do a glow-in-the-dark egg hunt with our kids. 🧺 🥚✨

And they’re still time for you to do one this Easter with your kids or grands! I’ve had several people ask me for the links to this super sweet and simple egg hunt, but I’ve also curated a list of last minute basket stuffers and activities for you too! If you’d like it, you can find it in my “gift guides” highlight.

What are your favorite Easter traditions?!

#easter #easteregghunt #egghunt #glowinthedark #easteractivities #amazonfinds #giftguide #kidsactivities #easykidsactivities #familyfun

One of our favorite Easter traditions is to do a glow-in-the-dark egg hunt with our kids. 🧺 🥚✨

And they’re still time for you to do one this Easter with your kids or grands! I’ve had several people ask me for the links to this super sweet and simple egg hunt, but I’ve also curated a list of last minute basket stuffers and activities for you too! If you’d like it, you can find it in my “gift guides” highlight.

What are your favorite Easter traditions?!

#easter #easteregghunt #egghunt #glowinthedark #easteractivities #amazonfinds #giftguide #kidsactivities #easykidsactivities #familyfun

Look I’ve done a lot of crunchy things…

I’ve…
given birth at home on my toilet
put breastmilk in my newborn’s eye
drank castor oil
banned goat testicles
milked goats
put oils on everything to heal things
sat on a sitz bath to heal my hoo ha faster
switched all chemical cleaners out for plant based
worn a diffuser nose ring oils for anxiety
raised chickens
hatched chicks in a cooler instead of an incubator
brought a goat home on closing day
refused 💉
removed red dye from my kids’ foods
swapped out ibuprofen for oils
milked a goat
created a stock of food for catastrophes
kicked colds with a natural antibiotic
detoxed my kids with oils
drank kambucha and tumeric shots
Making my own fertilizer with poop from chickens
creating calcium supplements
created an emergency kit (thanks to Helene)

And there’s so much more I want to try but haven’t ventured into like…
Red light therapy
swapping out all our plastic and non-stick things
raising our own meat
growing our own food
composting

But chances are you won’t catch me…
doing coffee enemas or processing my own animals

What about you? What’s next on your list to try? What do you refuse to do that’s part of crunchy culture?

#crunchylife #crunchymom #crunchymama #granola

Look I’ve done a lot of crunchy things…

I’ve…
given birth at home on my toilet
put breastmilk in my newborn’s eye
drank castor oil
banned goat testicles
milked goats
put oils on everything to heal things
sat on a sitz bath to heal my hoo ha faster
switched all chemical cleaners out for plant based
worn a diffuser nose ring oils for anxiety
raised chickens
hatched chicks in a cooler instead of an incubator
brought a goat home on closing day
refused 💉
removed red dye from my kids’ foods
swapped out ibuprofen for oils
milked a goat
created a stock of food for catastrophes
kicked colds with a natural antibiotic
detoxed my kids with oils
drank kambucha and tumeric shots
Making my own fertilizer with poop from chickens
creating calcium supplements
created an emergency kit (thanks to Helene)

And there’s so much more I want to try but haven’t ventured into like…
Red light therapy
swapping out all our plastic and non-stick things
raising our own meat
growing our own food
composting

But chances are you won’t catch me…
doing coffee enemas or processing my own animals

What about you? What’s next on your list to try? What do you refuse to do that’s part of crunchy culture?

#crunchylife #crunchymom #crunchymama #granola

Over analyze much?! Save this reminder that you’re focused on the problem more than the faithfulness of God to see you through it.

#christianquotes #quotes #mindset #christian #truth #worry #worryless

Over analyze much?! Save this reminder that you’re focused on the problem more than the faithfulness of God to see you through it.

#christianquotes #quotes #mindset #christian #truth #worry #worryless

Anyone here talk baby? What do you think he’s saying?

At first he just was making faces at himself, then it progressed to a full meeting of baby gibberish, and then he farted and winked at me!

I’m gonna need to know what he said about me.

#babytalk #baby #babyplaytime #talkingbaby #momlife

Anyone here talk baby? What do you think he’s saying?

At first he just was making faces at himself, then it progressed to a full meeting of baby gibberish, and then he farted and winked at me!

I’m gonna need to know what he said about me.

#babytalk #baby #babyplaytime #talkingbaby #momlife

Save for things to add to your backyard fun this summer!

2 days ago my mom was over and there was a brief discussion of a zip line. Seconds later an Amazon purchase and then Daddy installed it today!

Endless fun!!!

What ways do you make home the most fun place on earth?!

#zipline #backyard #kidactivities #familyfun #family activities #childhoodfun #motherhood

Save for things to add to your backyard fun this summer!

2 days ago my mom was over and there was a brief discussion of a zip line. Seconds later an Amazon purchase and then Daddy installed it today!

Endless fun!!!

What ways do you make home the most fun place on earth?!

#zipline #backyard #kidactivities #familyfun #family activities #childhoodfun #motherhood

For anyone in a season of waiting:

3 years ago, I was in a wrestling match with the Lord. My grieving heart was losing hope. I started to believe a lie that God did not have good things for me. My heart began to harden because I was weary and tired of waiting for a life that I dreamed.

I remember so vividly laying in my bed, praying for my husband (who I had not yet met). I found these framed quotes and I cling to them. I imagined my children, a bed full curled up with me, with an abundant heart, filled with gratitude and reminded of the faithfulness of a God who loved me.

but the void and the gap between my faith and my reality were setting in, and I felt let down. I felt bitter.

I laughed at God. My church was not filled with any single men. And my schedule was full of work. Where would I possibly meet someone? How the world was God going to fulfill my high expectations?

Then God laughed at me. I felt Him daring me to do something. So I mocked Him. I got on bumble and the rest is history. I went out on two dates. Ironically to the SAME restaurant 🤭 with the same waitress a few days apart.

I met Adam and we went rock climbing (took this picture after I nearly dropped him), went out for sushi, rode around for hours, talked about life, and then he took me grocery shopping (because Freddie needed something).

We dated for a whole 9 weeks.

My friends had been praying over me and speaking that I would soon meet a man and it would happen FAST! And he would be so in love with me.

Never have I doubted that.

Today those framed quotes hang in our bathroom and tonight, I’m sleeping in that same bed between both our baby boys working to get Abel into a bed of his own, my hands are full and so is our home. Freddie came home for dinner spontaneously and I sat with all 5 kids at my dinner table in awe of what a mighty God we serve!

Don’t give up hope, friend. Your faith and His faithfulness can do incredible things. Wait and see.

#faith #lovestory #christian #motherhood #singleness #widow #grief #waiting #waitingseason #christian

For anyone in a season of waiting:

3 years ago, I was in a wrestling match with the Lord. My grieving heart was losing hope. I started to believe a lie that God did not have good things for me. My heart began to harden because I was weary and tired of waiting for a life that I dreamed.

I remember so vividly laying in my bed, praying for my husband (who I had not yet met). I found these framed quotes and I cling to them. I imagined my children, a bed full curled up with me, with an abundant heart, filled with gratitude and reminded of the faithfulness of a God who loved me.

but the void and the gap between my faith and my reality were setting in, and I felt let down. I felt bitter.

I laughed at God. My church was not filled with any single men. And my schedule was full of work. Where would I possibly meet someone? How the world was God going to fulfill my high expectations?

Then God laughed at me. I felt Him daring me to do something. So I mocked Him. I got on bumble and the rest is history. I went out on two dates. Ironically to the SAME restaurant 🤭 with the same waitress a few days apart.

I met Adam and we went rock climbing (took this picture after I nearly dropped him), went out for sushi, rode around for hours, talked about life, and then he took me grocery shopping (because Freddie needed something).

We dated for a whole 9 weeks.

My friends had been praying over me and speaking that I would soon meet a man and it would happen FAST! And he would be so in love with me.

Never have I doubted that.

Today those framed quotes hang in our bathroom and tonight, I’m sleeping in that same bed between both our baby boys working to get Abel into a bed of his own, my hands are full and so is our home. Freddie came home for dinner spontaneously and I sat with all 5 kids at my dinner table in awe of what a mighty God we serve!

Don’t give up hope, friend. Your faith and His faithfulness can do incredible things. Wait and see.

#faith #lovestory #christian #motherhood #singleness #widow #grief #waiting #waitingseason #christian

Life lately 🩵💛💙🧡

Life lately 🩵💛💙🧡

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