When I think of a material gift I think of gifting someone clothes or shoes or décor for their home. When I think of an experience gift I think of taking someone on a trip or to a restaurant they’ve always wanted to try. Then there’s those in-between gifts, at least in my mind, that […]
We have somehow been tricked into believing the lie that we have to constantly progress, move forward and acquire more over the course of our lives. But what would it look like if we did the opposite? What if we purposefully regressed? What if we got rid of our stuff instead of acquiring more? Downsized […]
It’s been two weeks since I started Whole 30(ish) eating. I say “ish” because I’ve been eating Whole 30 foods 5-6 days a week, and then enjoying regular food on nights I meet with my small group for dinner and one non-Whole 30 date night with Daniel each week. I plan to do the real […]
What is your perception of chiropractors? Maybe you first think about the cracking and popping or maybe you’re skeptical because you think their methods surely couldn’t work for the pain you’re experiencing. I hope to put both of these stereotypes to rest and share the many wonderful benefits of chiropractic care! This is something that […]
If you’ve read my Embracing Simple Living post you read about how Daniel and I spent much of our time last December in stores shopping for gifts for other people and for each other, just like everyone else. It seemed like a good idea at the time. After all, it was our first Christmas together […]
Since I’m currently hooked on the topic of simple living and being more intentional about the things I allow in my home, why not be more intentional about the things I allow in my body? Years ago, my mom tried the Whole 30 plan and crushed it! She said she felt great at the end of […]
“Love people and use things because the opposite never works.” Joshua Fields Milburn, The Minimalists I write this post on the heels of Black Friday and the upcoming holiday season. Although the season is supposed to conjure up warm, fuzzy feelings, spending time with family and partaking in all things Christmas, it’s a time of […]
