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Happy Mother’s Day To “That Mama”.

That mama who is organized, scheduled, and prepared. That mama who is spontaneous free of all care. That mama who is up while the house is still dark. That mama who’s still sleeping when it’s past nine o’clock. That mama who plans every meal with great care. That mama who has the five o’clock fridgeContinueContinue reading “Happy Mother’s Day To “That Mama”.”

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””

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”