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Whew, we made it through January and February is slipping away quickly. Come on, spring! January marked short, dark days of winter, plus...

What’s a ‘hate word’? You may be thinking about hateful words towards others, but I am talking how you talk and think about yourself....

A few years back I tried to count the number of times that I had moved. Until I was 18, I lived in the same house…and then the moving...

Have you ever wondered why January is so hard? Since October, we have had three magnificent holidays back to back. We start with...

It’s hard to believe it has been two years since I decided to launch a blog. Time flies. And when you have the year 2020 thrown into the...

Its been since last August since I posted on my blog and maybe later I can share the reasons why. But as I scrolled through my old blog...

Thank goodness we created this fun bucket list. Because honestly turning 50 is not so thrilling, especially when they make you drink a...

Hey – I’m Stephanie. Remember me? I started a blog and tried so hard to be consistent. But hey - life happens and it seemed to be...

I can’t believe that April is finally here! However, it doesn’t feel like spring just yet here in the mountains. Anyone else ready for...

It was August 2016 and Andy and I bought our very first camper. We were officially empty nesters and determined to make the best of our...

Before joining the staff at my church (Friday was my 2 year anniversary - wow) – I founded and led a moms group for over three years...

I am peppy. I am positive. I love fun, and I have a good time everywhere I go, but… There are a few questions I seem to ask myself every...

Throughout the last five years, we lived in the cutest country (very small) cottage, while we built our (final!) home. It seemed like the...

A weekend getaway in the middle of winter is the best way to invest in your marriage! Just taking time to be intentional and spend...

You Give Love a Bad Name I am an ‘80s girl who loves ‘80s rock. An ‘80s girl, who loves ‘80s rock and has a preacher for a daddy - a...

Can WD-40 Be applied to body parts? I remember falling in love with my husband. His laughter, funny quotes (most of which I never had...

Re.tox.ing [a winter season of recharging + detoxing following the holidays] January is exciting with all the new goals and determination...

Every January, I feel a little relieved. The holidays are over, life slows down (well, kind of) and I can breathe again. It’s time to...