I loved college. I loved the independence, the learning, the home I created at the base of the mountains. I also formed some incredible friendships with so many people I love and admire. Alex Burch is one of those people. As…
When I was serving as a missionary in Mozambique, I spent lots of time sharing my love of the gospel of Jesus Christ, learning, and forming relationships with some of the most wonderful souls I have had the blessing to know.…
Last year, I traveled to Provo, Utah, for the annual Storymakers Conference. It’s always a trip I look forward to, not only because I learn so much about the craft of writing and get fueled anew in my writing projects, but…
Olivia Herrick is one of my favorite people to follow. Not only is she an amazing designer — her work gives me alllll the heart eyes — but she’s seriously wise. Her perspectives on her business and burnout and building a…
One of the most important things I’m learning in this phase of my life is that motherhood doesn’t have to be an EITHER/OR decision. It doesn’t have to be all diapers and sacrifice forever and ever amen. Being a mother can…
I think we’re inherently wired to think about goals as a new year starts, as if with the turning of a calendar year, we’re automatically required to be better, just like that. The ring of “New Years Resolutions” has a glossy…
Everyone say it with me: YAAAAAAAASSSSS. Feels good, right? I bet you’re ready to conquer the world. I know I am. It just feels good. And it’s the perfect way to introduce today’s Talking Shop spotlight: Erin Garcia of Feed the…
One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned in motherhood is how important it is to find and cultivate your own unique identity. When you’re utterly and completely knee-deep in taking care of someone else every second of every day, it’s easy…
blog link Growing up in northern Virginia was the best. Not only was DC my next-door neighbor (elementary school field trips to the famous museums were the norm), but I felt close to so many important events and places. I loved…
I’ve recently come across a life-changing concept called multi-passionate creativity. Basically, it says: we don’t all have to have ONE THING that we love, are good at, and make a career out of. We can be passionate about lots of things,…
The world really is small, isn’t it? Call it Six Degrees of Separation or Divine Intervention, the fact is this: we’re intimately connected with the people around us, often in ways that haven’t yet been revealed to us. Doesn’t that make…
I hoard…ahem, collect nail polish. I love having manicured nails. But, to be honest, it’s been A HOT MINUTE since I’ve actually sat down and painted my nails, mainly because I’m constantly abusing my hands while changing 20+ diapers daily, washing…
