Everyday Faith for Everyday Moms: living out our faith in the middle of diapers, dishes, & schoolwork
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Everyday Faith for Everyday Moms: living out our faith in the middle of diapers, dishes, & schoolwork

Motherhood is holy work — but it doesn’t always feel that way. Some days feel more like survival than sacred. If you’ve ever wondered how to stay connected to your faith when life feels loud, messy, and nonstop, you’re not alone.

I’m sharing simple, grace-filled ways to invite God into your everyday rhythms as a mom — not by adding more to your plate, but by weaving faith into the moments you’re already living. From whispered prayers at the kitchen sink to worship music in the car, here’s how I’m learning to stay near to Jesus in the middle of motherhood.

Because even in the chaos, He’s here — and He delights in your faithfulness.

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Positive habits for stay-at-home moms
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Positive habits for stay-at-home moms

If you're feeling overwhelmed or stretched thin, you're not alone.

This post isn’t a list of things to add to your plate — it’s a gentle reminder that small, life-giving rhythms can help you breathe easier, feel more present, and find joy in the middle of the mess. From quiet morning rituals to reset moments on hard days, here are a handful of habits that have helped me feel more like myself again — and maybe they’ll help you too.

Because you don’t need more pressure.
You need peace. And it starts small.

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What I’d tell my first-time mom self: a letter from the other side
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What I’d tell my first-time mom self: a letter from the other side

Motherhood didn’t come with a manual — just love, exhaustion, and a million questions. If I could sit with my younger self, the first-time mom version of me, I’d tell her she’s not failing… she’s learning. This letter is for her — and maybe for you too — the mama still finding her way through the beautiful, messy beginning. You’re doing better than you think.

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To the Moms, the Mother-Hearts, and the Waiting Hearts
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To the Moms, the Mother-Hearts, and the Waiting Hearts

This letter is for anyone who feels deeply this time of year and for those who find themselves feeling celebrated by flowers picked from the yard and hand-drawn cards. I’m sharing a piece of my own story, from the sweet chaos of raising little ones to the heartbreak of losing my husband while pregnant with our daughter. Mother’s Day has held both beauty and ache for me, and if it holds that for you too, I want you to know: you’re not alone.

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Don’t Spin Out: a mom’s guide to staying centered
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Don’t Spin Out: a mom’s guide to staying centered

We’ve all had those days. You know the ones… You wake up late, skip your quiet time… You scroll social media for five minutes and spiral into comparison…

The days where we’re off-center. We’re on the wheel, but we’re sliding and spinning out of control. And just like the clay, if we don’t get re-centered, we risk burnout. We risk breaking under the pressure.

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