If you’re like me, you don’t care overly much for over-commercialized holidays. Don’t get me wrong, there’s no problem with them – in fact, I think they’re wonderful for bringing people together. It’s just that I don’t typically get caught up in the hype and I tend to almost forget about these holidays until they’veRead More
How to Avoid Having a Scarcity Mindset
The Problem with David’s Census One of the best habits I’ve incorporated as part of my bedtime routine is reading my Bible. What used to be an after-thought is now a pre-requisite for sleep, ensuring that I never miss a day, even if I only read for five minutes. I also like to start myRead More
Is Sugar Really That Bad? (Plus, 10 Low-Sugar Snack Ideas)
We just came off the holidays – a time of feasting and celebrating, a time of indulgence and joy as we share our favorite festive treats with loved ones. And that is all well and good – as Ecclesiastes tells us, there is a time for everything. But our holiday diets are often filled withRead More
Which Workout is Right for You?
Have you been wanting to start a workout routine, but you’re not sure what kind of workout is right for you? There are a lot of options to choose from; between home gyms, online videos, and gym memberships, exercise is more accessible than it used to be. But where do you start? How do youRead More
Create a Calm and Joyful Home for the New Year
The holidays are over, and a new chapter has begun. As we step into the new year, many of us feel a desire to reset our homes and cultivate a space that reflects peace, joy, and intention. Our homes are more than just a place to live – they are spaces where we recharge, connectRead More
Trusting God with Your Goals in 2025: A Faith-Driven Approach to the New Year
As the new year begins, the desire to set new goals and resolutions often fills our hearts and minds. The start of 2025 feels like a fresh slate – an opportunity to dream big, improve health, strengthen relationships, or grow spiritually. However, it can be overwhelming. There’s pressure to hit the ground running and stayRead More
Keep That New Year’s Mindset: How to Meet Your Goals
I used to hate New Year’s Resolutions. What’s the point of waiting for a commercialized holiday to make goals we never intend to keep? Or maybe we do intend to keep them, but as the novelty of the new year wears off, so does our resolution to meet those goals, and we’re no better offRead More
How I Conquered Disordered Eating for Good
How Disordered Eating Started for Me I don’t remember exactly when I first began struggling with body image issues. Just like many of my peers, I grew up under the oppression of unattainable beauty standards. Being thin was just one of them. And for much of my life, I was thin. It wasn’t until IRead More
Lauren Brooke Cosmetiques: A Clean Beauty Review
I discovered Lauren Brooke Cosmetiques years ago by accident, at a time when I no idea they were a top name in the non-toxic beauty space. I recently rediscovered them, and after realizing they were a great brand in the clean beauty space, I was eager to give them another look. Their ingredient lists areRead More
How Practicing Gratitude Can Change Your Life
Have you ever been down in the dumps and confessed your grievances to a friend, just to have them tell you to “be more grateful.” And you roll your eyes and sigh, even though you know they’re right, but it’s not that you’re ungrateful, you’re just blowing off steam. Maybe this isn’t you, but itRead More