Last week I posted some snapshots from the full moments that comprised April. With May now here, I thought I would start this month by sharing those things that are inspiring me in the thick of it … Adventure Between beginning our season up north two weeks ago and preparing for my upcoming trip to Colorado over Memorial Day weekend, I… Read More
Fresh Air Favorites
April has arrived, and with it the gradual thawing of the ground and melting of snow as temperatures begin to increase and provide hope that spring and summer are truly well on their way to being here. There’s no doubt that the majority of us have cabin fever from enduring such a difficult winter, as evidenced by people driving with their… Read More
Winter Reading
The past couple months have made for a great opportunity to hibernate next to the fire and soak in some good reads. Books are one of my most favorite things in the world, and I have been happily working through a list of “must reads” since the turn of the new year. Getting lost in these has been a great… Read More
Comfort & Joy
It has been a very chilly, take-your-breath-away kind of cold here in Michigan this past week, with temperatures barely making it to 20 degrees each day. I know it’s Michigan and I’ve lived here my whole life and I should expect this, but I’ll be honest, I’m not a big fan of it. Between the whipping wind and below-zero wind-chill… Read More
A Song for Sunday
Just a quick post to share a song that’s been ministering to me lately as I handle the tasks of each day and begin preparing my heart and mind for the upcoming holiday season. It’s also a perfect reminder of God’s love on this Sabbath Sunday. I hope it speaks to you too. Enjoy, friends! “God With Us” – All… Read More
Welcome, Fall!
Today marks the official start to fall! Yay! Fall is my absolute FAVORITE season for so many reasons – but one of the biggest reasons I’m looking forward to it this year is because I am in need of some time well spent at home. Summer was a season of go, go, go, and as much as I love the… Read More
5 Books That Changed My Life
As you’ve probably gathered from my posts, I’m a huge reader. I absolutely ADORE books – everything from novels, to biographies, to cookbooks, and so on. They are my guilty pleasure – more so than clothes, shoes, movies, music, or food. When I need a pick-me-up, I go for a book, as evidenced by my almost-full bookshelves. I.just.can’t.help.myself. In this… Read More
Labor Day Lovelies
Well here we are – enjoying the last hoorah of the season – Labor Day weekend! Following this, the final weeks of summer will have children returning to school, colors shifting from green to gold, and the air moving from stagnant and humid to breezy and cool. The changing of seasons is one of my absolute favorite things about living… Read More
The Color Run
Girlfriends. Coffee and bagels. 3.1 miles. Splashes of color from head to toe. Hilarious pictures. Smiles. Is there anything better?!? Last weekend I participated in my first ever Color Run in downtown Lansing with my pals Emily and Judith, step-sister Kasey, and her bestie Jade. We joined 15,000 other runners and walkers in the Capital City for this high energy,… Read More
The One Year Mark
One year ago (from tomorrow) I made my official grand entrance into the blogging world! Time flies when we’re having fun! As I’m sure you’ve gathered by now, writing is a huge passion of mine – I routinely journal, write out cards and letters, create articles for work, make lists, take notes, etc. But those things are private, or between… Read More