Another year, another birthday. I’ll be honest—38 has me feeling unsure. I don’t really love the idea of creeping closer to 40 (and I know there’s nothing even dreadful about 40). But I have to remember that not everyone gets the privilege of reaching 38 or even another tomorrow. I never want to take that…
Category: Motherhood
Empowering Life Lessons for My Daughters – Part One: 10 Key Values I Want Them to Know
As a mom, I often find myself contemplating the values I want my daughters to learn as they navigate through life. While there are countless lessons to learn along the way, I’ve narrowed them down to 10 for this post. These lessons are invaluable for their personal growth and happiness. Here are 10 life lessons…
Planning with Purpose: Aligning Your Goals and Planner for a Fulfilling Year
Can you believe that the first month of 2024 is already over? If you are anything like me, a new year brought a sense of excitement and anticipation for what’s to come. Ask yourself: Do you feel a sense of accomplishment now that January has come to a close? Or do you feel that you…
10 Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas You Didn’t Know You Needed
At the publishing of this post, Valentine’s Day is right around the corner – 3 weeks! This year, why not skip the clichés and explore a unique and thoughtful approach to gift-giving? I hope this inspired you to think outside the box for how to show your love with gift giving this Valentine’s Day! Note:…
In the Spotlight: The Call for Kindness with Jo Koy and the Golden Globes
It’s so disheartening to see the surge of criticism to Jo Koy’s hosting of the Golden Globes. Even more heartbreaking is how this is a clear example that many times, our world chooses to embrace meanness over kindness. While we’re fueled by social media commentary and instantaneous reactions about everything we see, many have failed…
Holding onto Faith in the Midst of Loss: My Journey through Four Miscarriages
I didn’t know this would be my story. I didn’t know that this would be the journey I’m faced with when I wanted to have babies. In the quiet spaces of my heart, I acknowledge the lessons I’ve learned that have emerged from my journey through four miscarriages. Each loss, while a unique shade of…
The Heart Behind HelloSweetHope.Faith
As a stay-at-home mom and homeschooler, I am finding solace and purpose in sharing my journey online and on social media. Being a mom is the most rewarding experience and there’s a whole world of other moms out there who I would love to connect with! What excites me about having this blog? Serving as…