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BY : ANNA BOOTH

“You can’t prepare, but you WILL be ready when it happens. Your heart will expand, your capacity will grow, and a new version of you as a mom will be birthed with each baby.”

BY : AVERI WHITMAN

“I’m starting to understand that our bodies know what to do. We were created to adapt and change with the seasons.”

BY : AVERI WHITMAN

“I can give you tips for throwing a dinner party…but if we aren’t first and foremost safe, if we don’t first learn the importance of inviting others in… then what is the point of it all?”

BY : CAROLINE SCHNEIDER

“What if health wasn’t about making my body good, but treating it as if it’s already good?” 

BY : CAROLINE SCHNEIDER

“I want us to stack hands on making the shift for the sake of our sons and daughters and generations to come.”

BY : CAROLINE SCHNEIDER

“I am committed to starting this conversation in this space because I know starting is often the hardest part. I am willing to go first & admit this part of me because I hope my bravery empowers you to be brave.”

BY : SHELBY MILLER

“My mental illness had become my identity. In my mind, I was nothing other than a girl that had deeply struggled with anxiety and depression. That’s what I had to offer the world.”

BY : AVERI WHITMAN

“I always feel this sense of motivation in the summer. I want to make better choices, love my body, and get more rest. Well, turns out it’s actually science.”

BY : SHELBY MILLER

“You are worthy of the time it takes to fully heal.”

BY : ANNA BOOTH

“It would be easy to be bitter about what chronic pain has taken away, and there are seasons of my life I have been, but I’ve decided I want to focus more on what it has given me.”

BY : HANNAH HUTTON WITH ASHLEY MCKEE

“She invited me over to be a part of her life, messes and all. Their home told a story. One that showed a lot of life happened within those walls, and I was overjoyed to be welcomed in.”

BY : ANNA BOOTH

“…we have seen the fruit that comes with making the tough choices to prioritize what matters most to us. Oftentimes that goes against what society would rather us pursue.”

BY : SHELBY MILLER

“The important thing is figuring out what you want and taking the next right step to get you there.”

BY : EMILY SANDERS

“A value is simply something that you choose to place higher importance on than anything else. You have them. Look at what you make time for.”

BY : RACHEL LAWRENCE

“I wouldn’t have written this part of our story, and  I’d never wish my babies away. I’ll hold their memory in my heart until I get to hold them in my arms.”

BY: CAROLINE SCHNEIDER & HANNAH HUTTON

Have you ever thought about giving yourself a digital reset? In this blog, you’ll be encouraged and nudged to go for it. Click to read more!

BY: ANNA BOOTH

“A lot of people are living a weary life. Not just physically tired, but weary in mind, body, and spirit. Life is hard. AND I fully believe that contentment, flourishing, and wholeness is possible.”

BY: SHLEBY MILLER

“This self reflection might cause you to look inward & stop numbing the things that you’ve been carrying for years, and it might take a little more work. But it will leave your soul more full and your heart more free.”

BY : CAROLINE SCHNEIDER

“Having a checklist has really helped me stay efficient in keeping the house clean. It’s not always perfect, but it’s a guide so I don’t get overwhelmed by all the cleaning to do.”

BY: ALLI WHITE

It won’t happen overnight, but my  advice is to slowly start making swaps and educate yourself along the way. And don’t be surprised if/when you start to see positive changes in your life.

BY : JULIA, TAYLOR, KATIE, EMILY

“We were created for life TOGETHER, and in adulthood that is just as (if not more) vital and also can be more challenging. Be encouraged, however, that it’s possible!”

BY : HANNAH HUTTON

“Over time, through mentors, counseling, prayer, and reminding one another we are for each other and what the other dreams our finances can mean, we are able to approach money in a hopeful way. “

BY : HANNAH HUTTON

“Needing a way to intentionally & routinely connect in your marriage right now? Try going through these questions together each night before bed!”

BY : HANNAH HUTTON

“An effort to move in someone’s direction in love is never wasted or in vain. However, it can be even more impactful when it’s an intentional act spoken in a language they receive best.”

BY : CAROLINE SCHNEIDER

“A perfect time to gather with your friends this month is for Valentine’s Day to have a “galentine’s night”. Try and make this one a little more intentional and special to love on your people.”

BY HANNAH HUTTON

“Our relationship is not perfect, nor is it stagnant. It is growing and flourishing because conversations continue to be had.”

By Caroline Schneider

“It is the deepest cry of my heart for God to keep showing up… bringing light to this darkness. It’s the posture of a surrendered mind and my eyes open to what He is doing amidst the suffering.”

BY: SHELBY MILLER

“Something special happens when we go against the grain, slow down, and serve at Christmas time. From my experience, it actually feels like serving is what we were made to do during this time.”

BY : RACHEL PIMENTEL

“I felt this tear deep in my soul. I don’t think I had ever really reflected on the meaning of becoming one flesh in marriage until this point. It was the most wrenching pain I had ever experienced.”

BY : CAROLINE SCHNEIDER

“As we’re in the thick of fall which tends to breed different types of sicknesses, I want to encourage you with a few things you can do to help your little one out.”

BY : CAROLINE SCHNEIDER

“Anyone who has suffered from anxiety or depression knows this time of year intensifies it. I know I’m not alone and so many others suffer from low moods during the winter.”

BY : SHELBY MILLER

“Healing is hard work, and for some of us, the holidays can honestly make it harder. Why is that and what can we do about it?”

BY : ANNA BOOTH

“There have been times in my life that the consistent practice of gratitude has felt like a lifeline. Putting pen to paper and naming the good has been like oxygen in my lungs.”

BY: CHRISTINA RENFRO

In between having my boys, I had a miscarriage. It wasn’t a dream, and it was worthy of the grace to grieve just as much as anyone else’s loss.

BY: HANNAH HUTTON

Looking for a way to make your porch cozy this fall while also sticking to your budget? Let me show you what I came up with!

BY : ALLY MCELROY

“Before I keep going I want you to know this: your dreams are within reach. I’m wholeheartedly certain of it. Your fluttering stomach and sweaty palms stem from a vision that is uniquely yours.”

BY : SHELBY MILLER

“Mental health can be scary and overwhelming, especially as a spouse. I hope our story encourages you to hold on, to lean in, and to do everything you can to support each other during this season.”

BY : SHELBY MILLER

“We have set up the basic format for you on this printout, so now it’s up to you to do the hard work. The important work.”

BY : HANNAH HUTTON

“Thoughtful questions can be the difference between a passing conversation or a deepening relationship.”

BY : LAUREN DEPEW

“I have never regretted the time homeschooling has given us back…”

BY : SHELBY MILLER

“Throw away the timeline and call it what it is. I have anxiety, and I have for a long time. It is a part of my story, but it’s not who I am.”

BY : SHELBY MILLER

“The way He waits on me and my prone to wandering heart is such a beautiful part of His character. He didn’t rush me or push me. He just sat beside me as I figured it out and learned to trust Him.”

BY : ANNA BOOTH

“Being a helper by nature, I subconsciously began to believe that I had to make up for the things I missed because of illness…because maybe then I would be worth people’s time.”

BY : HANNAH HUTTON

“To me, conflict feels even more vulnerable and difficult within close female friendships. To feel a sisterhood fracture at all is an uncomfy place to be. I know from my own experience.”

BY : HANNAH HUTTON

“The relationship matters over the meal, the memories over the mastery of hosting. “

BY : ANNA BOOTH

“We were created to connect with the earth, and in so many ways we are so far from that in our current day and age. Let’s get back to it and show our kids the beauty of simple rhythms that keep us grounded!”

BY : CAROLINE SCHNEIDER

“Anyone who is in a committed relationship knows this to be very true: marriage is a delicate space where two imperfect people get scarred and stitched back together over and over again.”

BY : SHELBY MILLER

“There’s something extra romantic about summer, so I’m throwing together some of my favorite summer date nights for those of us balling on a budget.”

BY: CAROLINE SCHNEIDER

“I am okay today. Tomorrow will bring what tomorrow will bring, but today I will lean into the joys around me. I refuse to miss today. Because it is sacred, and I will fight to stay present.”

BY : MADDY WELLUM

“The title of “mom” is very different for me than most people. Mostly because I share that title with another important person in my kids’ life.”

BY : HANNAH HUTTON

“We are big advocates that kids don’t end your life – they become a part of it, and they are so capable of joining alongside you in the things you love!”

BY : RACHEL JOSEPH

“…peace isn’t the absence of chaos, it’s the anchor in the midst of it. And some days, let’s be honest, it’s a sheer lifeline.”

BY : HANNAH HUTTON

“But what if we fought for a perspective where emotional outbursts, messy mealtimes, and big alligator tears are moments to draw near?”

BY : SHELBY MILLER

“Part of me was longing to have community while the other part of me was unsure if I wanted to invest in a place I would eventually leave.”

BY : SHELBY MILLER

“It doesn’t matter how you do it, how you look doing it, or how fast you do it, what’s important is movement! “

BY : CLARE HICKEY

“If you’re in a season of change and maybe even disappointment…I encourage you to lean into the change, grieve what was lost, and be open to what is to come.”

BY : AVERI WHITMAN

“Hurry hurts, because it doesn’t listen… it doesn’t stop to check in. That’s not the type of (read: lack of) connection we were made for.”

BY : AVERI WHITMAN

“Last month we learned the hard truth about candles.
So this month we wanted to give you the tools to create your own!”

BY : SHELBY MILLER

“You might not feel like forgiving today, but if you make the choice to release that person, the feelings will follow.”

BY: EMILY SANDERS

“Our culture loves new beginnings. We love anything new really. We love fresh starts, clean slates, the bright and shiny. We love those things because we are the ones who choose.”

BY : HANNAH HUTTON

“This little meeting gives us a 30,000ft view before the week begins of what to expect and how we can best support each other.”

BY : ANNA BOOTH

“Goals are good and often necessary. Rhythms are what make up the quality of the day to day life you’ll live in between all of those goals.”

BY : SHELBY MILLER

“If you remember nothing else, remember this – your mental health is worth your attention.”

BY : AVERI WHITMAN WITH EMILY SANDERS

“Sabbath is all about sacrifice. It’s about letting go of control. Sabbath is meant to restore the soul.”

BY : AVERI WHITMAN

“When I started learning about how dangerous fragrances are for our bodies, I was devastated to discover that candles are a huge culprit of polluting our indoor air.”

BY : SHELBY MILLER

“Isn’t that what gratitude is? Not creating a life you can be thankful for, but cultivating gratitude right where you are.”

BY : AVERI WHITMAN

“If there was ever a time to refresh a few of the spaces in your home, it would be as we move into Fall.”

BY : HANNAH HUTTON

“Need an idea for a date night with your spouse? Here’s a fun one!!”

BY : HANNAH HUTTON

“Yet all along, you are growing & can keep moving forward knowing that.”

BY : ANNA BOOTH

“There is nothing more life-giving than a friend that knows you and chooses to stay.”

BY : CAROLINE SCHNEIDER

“These are our stories. Our stories are your stories. They matter.”

BY : CAROLINE SCHNEIDER

“No matter who you are or where you come from, we want you to know your story has a space here.”

BY : SHELBY MILLER

“Self-awareness can be really powerful if we take the time to invest in it. So let’s do that together!”

BY : SHELBY MILLER

“You might feel like you are losing your life. But you might just find it instead.”

BY : HANNAH HUTTON

“I am a sucker for personal recommendations of wellness products that my friends are loving!”