I think it's possible, even in the midst of the struggle, to find small moments of joy throughout the day. I think it's actually important to pursue those moments, for the very sake of our emotional and physical health. Because over time, as we pursue those small moments of joy they can help us find...Read More

It's been a rough week. It seems like little and not-so-little things are falling apart all around me and none of it is within my control. No matter how hard I try to fix it, things just get worse.Read More

This week's Friday Five has a little bit from the entrepreneur in me, a little bit from the creative in me, a little bit about keeping a clean house (because I'm really researching the best ways to clean, declutter, and simplify our lives), and a favorite recipe.Read More

I’ve been reading a lot of books lately about simplifying, decluttering, embracing creativity and living your best life. Some have spiritually sound advice, some, not so much. But it’s all a part of my quest to live more intentionally and embrace the essentials while releasing those things which are weighing me down and causing me...Read More

I love fantasy stories. Tell me about knights on horseback combating ancient evil or the adventures of a rag-tag band of misfits with a destiny and I’m hooked. It doesn’t get much better than that, unless you throw in a princess. Stories are usually better with princesses, especially if it’s an average, everyday girl who...Read More