Feeling “Unfit”: My Postpartum Fitness Journey
To be honest, I hate the gym. I hate running, and I’m not for lifting weights and all that other stuff everyone else seems to enjoy. Crossfit scares me, spin classes sound hard and don’t even get me started on jogging. And after giving birth, none of it seemed to be...
Easter Family Traditions
This year is Malachi’s first Easter. He’s still a little young to understand Easter baskets and the Easter bunny. Or even the meaning of Easter and the love and sacrifice of Jesus. After Good Friday service we went for brunch, just our little family and my husband and...
Separation Anxiety: Why + How to Cope
Everyone has heard of separation anxiety. If you’ve ever been around preschools, daycares or sunday school, you know it involves a lot of tears, screaming and outbursts. It usually starts around their first birthday. The Science When babies are born, they don’t...
Why We Use Essential Oils?
I’ve talked about when and maybe even a little bit on why I started using essential oils over here. Why we continue to use them and why I want to share them with everyone is because of the benefits I’ve noticed in my family. I want to give other families the...
Purpose
pur·pose /ˈpərpəs/noun the reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists.”the purpose of the meeting is to appoint a trustee” Do you ever feel like you’re just going through the motions? Wake up, drink coffee (a must), have...
2019: Resolutions vs Goals
2019.. Time for new years resolutions. Going to the gym, eating better, doing better… Everything I basically tried last year. It’s hard, no matter how many times I say I’ll do...
Malachi’s First Christmas
Christmas came and went so fast, I don’t even think I blinked. With my husband working in ministry, December is a busy month and this year with it being Malachi’s first Christmas and the launch of my handmade diffuser jewelry, craft shows, blogging and sharing all...
Introducing Solids: 5 Things You Should Know
Have you ever stood in the baby food aisle at the grocery store? There are SO MANY choices. Not to mention the ingredients on each package/jar and box. Thankfully it’s better than some of the ingredients found in “grown-up” food. The first time I...
Formula vs Breastfeeding: Why I Don’t Feel Guilty and Neither Should You
Everyone has an opinion. Some are good at keeping it to themselves. Some are not. I have never received so many opinions then as a first-time mom. Some were useful, friendly opinions...About Me
I’m Crystal, the voice behind this blog. I am a wife and a mom to be, and love being a part of ministry, specifically children’s ministry and youth. I’m new to this stage of life and I want to share with others who are courageously navigating motherhood, marriage and ministry. I’m always up for learning, I dab in essential oils, DIY crafts and journals, healthy living and taking care of my family, while trying to find some time for me.