Intentional Heart

What I Learned While Searching for Balance in Motherhood

I remember sitting in my parent’s living room with my 9 month old on my lap. I was nauseated, tired and frazzled and my Dad said, ‘what’s going on with … Read more

I’ve Been Living On Auto-Pilot and I’m Changing My Ways (aka Why Running Makes Me Cry)

I woke up one cold January morning and it was like something clicked. When people say that the fog was lifted from their view, I finally get it, that’s what it … Read more

Hope on Overwhelming Days {or something like that}

It was shy of 9:30 am and I nearly posted an Instagram of my overcrowded lap with a teary toddler and a caption that announced I’ve already given the … Read more

Hustle or Heart {Why I’m Slow Blogging}

I never had ambitions to write….or blog. I just wanted a space to share my c-section story and hopefully help out some other moms who felt as overwhelmed with motherhood … Read more

The Habit of Consumption

If you are quiet at 4pm you can hear the chant of mothers everywhere telling their kids that they need to ‘wait for dinner’. Snacking is a habit. One that … Read more

God is Not Safe

I believe in God. That statement will turn you off, intrigue you or make you feel indifferent. Lately I’ve been reading a lot of opinion pieces on what a turn … Read more

On Being a Bystander {The Breastfeeding Chronicles}

Bedtime snacks for kids who hated mom’s dinner. Dad home after a long day. He pulls off his coveralls and is eating a semi-warm dinner before leading the bedtime routine … Read more

The 5 Love Languages for Children {Book Review}

There is a book most couples may have read. Or if you’re like us, the wife read it and reiterated it to the husband. It’s called the 5 Love Languages. … Read more

Food Courts and Human Nature

I was alone with my two-month-old son last week. My wonderful sister offered to watch my two older kids while my husband was out of town. Along with her two, … Read more

One Magic Thanksgiving {okay, maybe I’m being a little dramatic}

I might start a new Facebook Group, one for white women over 30 who have never once made a turkey dinner. Entry requirements: never made an entire turkey dinner for … Read more