Let me tell you, I have an amazing mom. Like, one of the best in the entire world. I also have a Masters in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family therapy focusing on kids and teens. Yet, even with all of this - great example and great education, there is just a … Continue reading Things I Wasn’t Really Prepared for as a Mom
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When Tiny Isn’t Enough – What I’ve Learned the Last 3 Years About Living Tiny
This particular post is a little bitter sweet for me to write. Nearly 3 years ago, I signed on my tiny trailer - my tiny home that had been 2 years in the planning. Four months later? I met my husband the weekend my apartment lease was up and my new home was ready for … Continue reading When Tiny Isn’t Enough – What I’ve Learned the Last 3 Years About Living Tiny
How We are Preparing for Life Changes: 9 Ways to Fix Your Money Mindset
I am writing this in the midst of feeling extremely crummy. It's that time of year - protect yourselves & your kiddos! As many of you know, hubby & I are expecting! As some of you may not know, we have been surviving much of the year on one income - hubby's missionary income. So, … Continue reading How We are Preparing for Life Changes: 9 Ways to Fix Your Money Mindset
How to Handle the Mixed Emotions of Pregnancy & Motherhood
Pregnancy and motherhood are filled with ups and downs.
Find Your Tribe: 7 Reasons We Need Authentic Friendship
I recently shared about the importance of friendship as adults. I wanted to take the opportunity to break it down even further. I think sometimes, we feel the need to be an island. Especially us women. We are woman, hear us roar... after all. Also, it can get difficult to connect when we hear so many … Continue reading Find Your Tribe: 7 Reasons We Need Authentic Friendship
Pregnancy: My Experience & 1st Trimester Must Haves
Let me start by saying: I am extremely excited to be a mom! It is something I have wanted & prayed for for years. I am very much looking forward to holding that little bundle & watching Baby C grow... But, I'm going to be brutally honest: So far, pregnancy just plain sucks - physically, … Continue reading Pregnancy: My Experience & 1st Trimester Must Haves
Genuine Friendships in Adulthood
Confession: when I first moved to the Tulsa area, I was extremely lonely. It was the first time in my life when I lived completely away from any friends, family, or social structure. And, as much as I loved my then fiancé now husband, he simply wasn’t enough. I needed friends, and socialization. Even just … Continue reading Genuine Friendships in Adulthood
Announcement Time!
I recently (just now, actually), said goodbye to my first blog: AGAPETOS (over at candicejenee.com). God has recently been working on me about where my focus is to be, and as hard as it is to say goodbye to that platform, I know God was priming me for this one. Now, I won't be taking … Continue reading Announcement Time!
Life is in the Waiting…
I have been so sick all week...my body is tired & worn. But, it has given me a great amount of time to think. And, I've been doing a lot of thinking lately. You see - things have been quite a bit tight, things have been one surprise or struggle after another, just as my … Continue reading Life is in the Waiting…