Maternity leave is over, now what?
17 months I was home, the first 5 months before he was born I was alone and couldn’t wait to go back to work. The 12 months, being home WITH my son, I didn’t want to leave. Waking up with a vague idea of what the day would be, small routines, but nothing major....
Healthy Eating With Toddlers
Let’s talk about healthy eating with toddlers! A couple of weeks back I had a question box going for lunch suggestions for a toddler. (I got some great ideas I shared them later in my stories. You...
Malachi’s First Birthday: Party on a Budget
A few months late, and by a few I mean 7, but I finally got around to writing about my son’s first birthday. First birthdays are so special. A whole year with my little guy. I was probably...
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...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.