We are in the middle of making history here, living in the days of a global pandemic. Here in Virginia, we've been issued a stay at home order of protection since March 2020- we are over seven months into being kept at home, away from the people we love, away from stores we used to … Continue reading Staying Christ-Focused When You Have Anxiety During A Pandemic
I don't know about you, but I for one have a HARD time getting my kids (and let's be real...myself) to eat more fruits and vegetables. It can feel intimidating to shop around for the right ones and to figure how you're going to sneak it into your family diet. What if I told you … Continue reading Our New Favorite Two-Step Smoothies
OH EM GOODNESS. Guys, I'm finally getting around to blogging about stenciling my linoleum floors a whopping 8 weeks ago (seriously??). Shortly after our Virginia governor issued a stay at home order, I decided it was the right time to completely redo our kitchen floor. I tried to document each step of the process, but … Continue reading How To Stencil Your Linoleum Floor
A few nights ago, in a town not so far from where I live, there was a tragic shooting involving 6 people. Three of them, teenagers, were wounded - one fatally shot in the head. As details of the shooting were revealed, my family realized that the man shot was the son of someone close … Continue reading Parent Anxiety: When You Worry For Your Children
Everyone struggles with anxiety to some degree. Whether it's healthy anxiety before a recital or a presentation, or more serious anxiety regarding life & death, or losing a loved one - we've all experienced anxiety at one point in our lives. But our children are most vulnerable to it because anxiety is tied closely to a … Continue reading Tips For Helping Your Kids Combat Early Anxiety
As I was driving to work today, the radio hosts were talking about a question that came in from someone asking "what do I do when I start to question my faith?" They talked about how important it is to answer questions like that, and that we all go through periods of doubting our faith … Continue reading Living Faith The Size Of A Mustard Seed
Motherhood is an experience unlike any other. It has changed me physically, emotionally, and mentally. Now that I'm a mom, I'm different in lots of ways. I have a curfew. So don't plan to invite me out past like 6:00 PM. My kids are in bed by 8:00, which mean's I'm used to going to bed … Continue reading Motherhood Changes You: Here’s How.
For kids, making friends requires little to no effort. You're at the same playground. FRIENDS. You're in my class? WE'RE BEST FRIENDS NOW. As we get older, our social circles shrink, childhood friends move away to get married or have kids, and we find ourselves surrounded by hundreds of people but not close to any … Continue reading How To Make Connections As An Adult
This last year, I've been desperately trying to find products that complement my medication in relieving my physical symptoms of anxiety. (In case you're interested, I currently take Zoloft for my anxiety, daily, along with Klonapin as needed. I try to refrain from taking it as much as possible.) I suffer from anxiety and panic … Continue reading Products I Use For My Anxiety
Well, it's been five months since I went through IVF and donated my eggs to a friend. After talking to friends and acquaintances about this whole process, I realized just how many people don't understand this whole process. What happens to the eggs? When are the embryos ready for transfer? How long does it take … Continue reading An Explanation Of Egg Donation: My Story
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