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32 unconventional ways to self care

This weekend has been awe-inspiring and motivating. I went to a Domestic- Violence awareness workshop and it was heartbreaking stories of domestic violence and what it looks like to take care of yourself and others. The workshop was titled: “You Deserve More” and it was just affirmations of celebrating who you are and how God created you to be. Self-care is Self Love The information I’m about to share with you was inspired by this event and ways I will continue to promote self-care. The title of this blog, I wrote is called: 32 unconventional ways to self-care. I named it that because of the definition of unconventional. According to Merriam websters dictionary, unconventional means: “not conforming to what is normally done.” It caused me to remember the scripture in [Continue Reading...]

52 Uncommon Family Adventures: Simple and Creative Ideas for Making Lifelong Memories

School has started, which mean routines are in full swing, fall is near and this is the time of year when each month has a holiday you can celebrate. It’s always nice to have an established routine but its also nice to have some time to relax on your own and with the family. Simple and Creative family adventures The book: 52 Uncommon Family Adventures: Simple and Creative Ideas for Making Lifelong Memories written by Randy Southern | Introduction by Gary Chapman. Here’s the Book Description: Connect with your family without breaking the bank. When you dreamed of having a family you pictured outings, adventures, laughing around the kitchen table. But then the kids actually came and most of the time you’re too busy trying to keep up to figure [Continue Reading...]

6 ways to start a back to school routine

My kids have now been in school for a month. My two oldest children are in high school and my youngest is in the first grade, at a new private Christian school. This was the new school year that we had to get used to. Getting back into a school routine, from the laid back summer, took some time for my kids and I. Here’s how you can get started. Disclaimer: “I received this product for free from MomsMeet (momsmeet.com) to use and this is my honest opinion and 100% my own.” Back to School Routine – Make a list of what needs to be done Making a list helps with anxiety and helps you stay focused on what needs to be done and gets done. Also having a planner [Continue Reading...]

How to make cold brew tea and why you should

Tea is the 2nd most popular drink in the world next to water! Facts stated by the U.S. Tea Association.  The cold brewing method with tea is slowly becoming popular next to coffee. There are many benefits to cold brewing tea. If you haven’t made cold brew tea yet, you are missing out! Cold brewing loose leaf tea is tasty, refreshing and it’s a simple way to enjoy the benefits of each type of loose leaf tea. Black is the most popular here in the U.S and Europe. Whereas Green Tea is popular in most Asian countries. What is Cold Brewing Cold brewing is the process of tea that is a slower extraction of the tea benefits, than using hot water. It’s called “cold” brewing because you are using water [Continue Reading...]

How to walk in courage in our everyday life

Fear is one of the enemies tool to stop our walk with God in life. It has certainly stop me in my tracks from walking in God’s purpose and plan in my life. After many trials and errors I am able to walk in courage everyday of my life, let me share with you, some steps to help you walk it out in your everyday life.   What does courage look like? When God puts a desire or God-given dreams in our hearts, most of the time, right away its met with fear. Fear of doubt, we’re not good enough, many excuses tend to cloud that God-given dream or desire and the next thing we know its put in the back burner. Pursuing God’s calling typically stretches our faith and [Continue Reading...]

The beginner’s guide to loose leaf tea

When I started drinking loose leaf tea it transformed my world of tea. I began looking for different types of loose leaf teas and was quickly overwhelmed and stepped back from the world of tea because I didn’t know what to do first. What is loose leaf tea? I first learned about loose leaf tea from my mom. She is a nurse and is always teaching me about health and wellness. I began to do research and found that loose leaf tea is soo much better than the store brand. Loose leaf tea is actual loose tea leaves that is not in bags. The tea bags you commonly see in the stores don’t have as much of the tea leaves than the actual loose leaf tea in itself. What’s in [Continue Reading...]

The Logic of God book review

I was excited to review Ravi Zacharias newest book called: “The Logic of God” I loved to discuss apologistics with my husband, talking about the bible is always my favorite subject. About the Author Ravi Zacharias is a well known apologictics Speaker and an author of over 25 books. He is also the founder and president of Ravi Zacharias International Ministries (www.rzim.org), headquartered in Atlanta with over a dozen offices worldwide. He has received many honors in recognition of his writings and global impact. He and his wife, Margie, have been married for almost 50 years and have three grown children. They reside in Atlanta. About the Book Ravi makes profound biblical truth easy to understand. And if your life is busy, this book is designed for you! It addresses [Continue Reading...]

Bible stories for kids

My five, almost six-year old loves to read and most of all loves to read before going to bed. Night night Bible stories by Amy Parker and Illustrated by Virgina Allyn. I Love that there are stories from both Old and New testaments. As a mom of 3 beautiful children, having them learn more and more about the bible in any ways they can and ways I can incorporated in their lives, I will gladly do it. Night Night Bible Stories includes 30 stories from the Old and New Testaments told in narration. Each Bible story features rhyming takeaways to remind little ones of God’s love and care along with a sweet bedtime prayer (Description from the book) I LOVE that each story ends with a prayer both my daughter [Continue Reading...]

How to become a strong mom

Becoming a strong mom you have to recognize your weaknesses. By recognizing your weaknesses, mistakes will happen, I may do things I’m not proud of, I won’t have all the answers for every little tantrum, problem, tears and everything in between that may come up and/or even serious problems that may happen, but God does. Knowing and acknowledging God in my parenting is being a strong mom. Knowing and acknowledging God in my parenting is being a strong mom.Click To Tweet How did I come to this conclusion? I was listening to a podcast that was talking about a mom who dealt with anxiety and felt overwhelmed by the idea of being a good parent while pregnant. As I listened to the story, I began to reflect on my own [Continue Reading...]

Chonda Pierce Documentary Unashamed

Only Chonda can communicate deep and meaningful truth and make you laugh at the same time. Chonda is unchained, unrestrained and UNASHAMED! Chonda Pierce is Hilariously Funny! Very truthful, NICE and kind. She was actually at my church after the BIG STORM of 2018, Called Florence and did a free concert after hearing about the rebuild the church was doing! When I saw that she was coming out with a BOLD and FUNNY comedy movie… I couldn’t wait to spread the word. If you haven’t seen Chonda Pierce Comedy shows you will in for a treat. She shares her stories, shares the word of God and the things God has done for her along the years is so heart warming and she will leave you laughing-Crying through the whole movie. [Continue Reading...]