I think we are all at a bit of a loss as to how to handle so much time at home! It seems as though there is a huge difference between getting to spend time at home and having to spend time at home. Speaking for myself, I feel somewhat trapped, unable to get aContinueContinue reading “5 Ways To Waste Your Quarantine”
Author Archives: Bethany Joy
Anxiety and Motherhood: The Struggle Is Real
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.” Philippians 4:6 Hi, my name is Bethany, and I’m an anxious mama. It’s a daily battle. A constant fight. You too? Not so much? Well, regardless, I must say, as I lookContinueContinue reading “Anxiety and Motherhood: The Struggle Is Real”
WE Are Expecting: It Takes Two, Baby!
I remember…I was nearing the end of my first pregnancy. We were sitting in church one evening as our pastor was asking for any praise reports that anyone might like to share. Without hesitation, my husband popped his hand in the air and gladly reported that we were 36 weeks along and how thankful heContinueContinue reading “WE Are Expecting: It Takes Two, Baby!”
5 Secrets To Raising Happy, Healthy Eaters
Getting the kids to eat their veggies. It’s the classic dinner table battle. Ever overheard or understood the frustrated grumble of the parent who’s child wants nothing but French fries, cereal, or PB&J. Ever known you wanted to do better for them, but struggled to know where to start? Ever wondered what difference it wouldContinueContinue reading “5 Secrets To Raising Happy, Healthy Eaters”
Confessions Of A Mama Who Never was a “Kid Person”
Photo by Xavier Mouton Photographie on Unsplash The Struggle is Real Well, I take that back, the struggle isn’t real for everyone. I remember those girls I grew up with who were always babysitting, nannying, teaching classes at church, and every kid they came into contact with adored them. They’d laugh, play, joke, and entertain every child inContinueContinue reading “Confessions Of A Mama Who Never was a “Kid Person””
Hug A “Toxic” Person.
Ok, or no hugs. Hugs are not a necessity. (This coming from someone who generally only hugs people outside of my family if it’s been more than a year since I last saw you or I’m unable to escape the incoming embrace.) But just come with me on this journey. Yes, let’s talk for aContinueContinue reading “Hug A “Toxic” Person.”
“Just” a Stay at Home Mom
Why do you “just” stay home? Short nights of sleep…long days of crazy….messy hair, no make up and lots of coffee….snack after snack, diaper after diaper…tantrums and giggle fits. A never ending pile of laundry and dishes…a war zone of foam swords, nerf guns, hot wheels, dinosaurs and duplo blocks…laughter, squeals, screaming, yelling…just loud…it isContinueContinue reading ““Just” a Stay at Home Mom”
Health Nut: Finding Healthy AND Happy
Food. It’s beautiful and dangerous. Life-giving and deadly. Freeing and enslaving. To be enjoyed…but with a little discernment and moderation. You can end up on one side of this topic or the other, depending on how you view and handle it. Food has the power to enslave you, whether you are TOO fearful of it…orContinueContinue reading “Health Nut: Finding Healthy AND Happy”
My Family Freedom 