Hey friends, and hello Spring! The past few weeks have been a whirlwind. A few weeks ago, I went to a lovely women's retreat with some ladies from my church. There's something so special about leaving the distractions and busyness of life and spending some time in God's word with like-minded believers. Then, the following weekend, I went to the Great Homeschool Convention. It was a great weekend! Do you homeschool? I'd love it if you responded and let me know! It got my wheels turning for...
8 months ago • 2 min read
Hey friends! Rising costs mean rising stress, doesn't it? I was just talking with some friends about the costs of take-out meals. What used to be a $5-6 meal has bloomed into $10-12! Take that combined with growing families, and sometimes, it can feel like you are at the end of your rope. You can't seem to make the ends meet. As Christians, we have a different view of money. Money is not just something that strive to accumulate more of to buy nice things for ourselves. We don't use money to...
9 months ago • 1 min read
Hey friends! This week has been a 'reset' week. Have you ever needed one of those? I spent some time trying to sort through my piled-up to-do lists while also just taking some time to rest and breathe. In my Bible reading plan, I just finished the book of Leviticus. Often, this is where reading plans go to die, but there is such great truth here. I often marvel at David's description of the law of the Lord, "The law of the LORD is perfect, refreshing the soul. The statutes of the LORD are...
9 months ago • 3 min read
Hey friends! We just celebrated Valentine's Day - and by celebrating, I mean that I told my kids and husband, "Happy Valentine's Day!" and called it a day. We did have a nice dinner at our Wednesday Night Bible Study, complete with lots of yummy treats. I even made one of Sally Clarkson's cakes from her Tea Time Discipleship book (which I highly recommend!). Get the recipe for a delicious Chocolate Mousse Cake from Sally's Book. Valentine's Day has lost much of its meaning over the years,...
9 months ago • 3 min read
Hey friends! Years ago, I walked out into the lonely street early in the morning, the tall buildings creating a wall around the street. The sound of the Strassenbahn echoed off the white limestone surround as my footsteps rang out - tap, tapping - speed-walking to catch the next trolley. I had to get to class after all. I jumped into the car before the doors beeped and slammed shut, nodding to the passengers as I grabbed onto the strap hanging overhead. Everyone was so close together, but I...
10 months ago • 3 min read
Hey friends! Have you ever felt like time just slips out of your fingers? Maybe you feel like you have set goals and desired outcomes, but before you know it, life seems to have passed you by. As we finish out January, I have been reminded again and again of the importance of balance and intention in our schedules. After the busyness of the holidays, I was ready for a break. What I didn't realize was that all of January would turn into a kind of quarantine - with a few weeks of sickness, then...
10 months ago • 3 min read
Hey friends! Your blog updates are going to start looking a little different from this week going forward. We’re bringing back the weekly newsletter for 2 reasons: (1) I want to make sure I’m not overwhelming your inbox. By doing a weekly newsletter, I can highlight the previous posts on the blog without sending you an email every time I post. (2) I want to highlight some other resources that I’ve been making for the shop and send you a copy of them! In this newsletter, you’ll get: A quick...
10 months ago • 3 min read
Newsletter for the Week of September 21st Hello! Even though pumpkin spice season is in full swing, it hasn't felt much like fall around here. I yearn for the days of a cozy blanket and soft knit sweater while I snuggle up on the couch with a good book. Finally, the first few whispers of fall have broken through the wide expanse of green that surrounds my home. Splashes of orange and red are just starting to appear on the trees, hints of cooler weather and cozier homes in the weeks to come....
about 1 year ago • 3 min read
Hello! This week, we've been busy soaking up the first whispers of Fall. It's one of my favorite seasons, and I love the chance to break out my sweaters and sip on my coffee outside. If you are looking for a Fall recipe, check out this butternut squash soup. It's one of my Fall favorites. Now, take a moment to grab a cup of coffee or tea and sit for a minute as we go through our weekly round-up of all the things happening at A More Beautiful Life Collective. Don't forget to like, comment,...
about 1 year ago • 2 min read
