• December 2018 Family Update

    Thankfully I was able to spend most of December in Nashville with Mike, Skylar, and Onyx. I’m so thankful for the community of family and friends in Birmingham who helped with mom this month so I could be HOME to…

  • How to Listen to Audiobooks for FREE!

    I LOVE to read but the idea of curling up with a book is not an option these days. In fact, the “time crunch” is why I gave up books once upon a time. Then I discovered audiobooks. But I’m…

  • My Word of the Year: Community

    I love making New Year’s resolutions but the minimalist in me also loves simplicity. For 2018, I decided to go with a single word to focus on for the year….   COMMUNITY   First, a little backstory. The previous year…

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    My Best Books of 2018

    I’m here to share my best books of 2018. I typically only read fiction but I vowed this year to read more non-fiction books. I don’t know why I thought non-fiction would be boring. In some ways, real life can beat…

  • November 2018 Family Update

    I can’t believe 2018 is almost over. This has been a challenging but rewarding year! After getting back from Vegas things were even more crazy town than normal because of all the momentum and excitement from the convention and that…

  • October 2018 Family Update

    Have I mentioned lately how crazy town my life is these days? This month might have just been the craziest thus far. Sometimes I sleep in a different bed almost every night of the week. And I’ve resorted to just…

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    7 Tips For Drinking More Water

    I just completed a 14-day water challenge and I’m here to offer you some tips for drinking more water. My goal was to drink at least 8 glasses of water – 64 ounces – every day. Did you know? The…

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    [REVIEW] Once Upon A Farm

    I’m back to review Once Upon A Farm by Rory Feek. I finished his debut book, This Life I Live, last month and I feel like I can’t properly review this second one without talking about his first book as…

  • Resources for Homesteading in Nashville, TN

    Are you homesteading in Nashville or Middle Tennessee? Here’s a quick roundup of green resources that I have found helpful. Backyard Composting – Learn about composting and receive a free composter. Held every Wednesday. Beekeeping Course – Only $25.00 for a…

  • St. Louis Travel Tips for a 3-Day Getaway

    I’ve got some St. Louis travel tips to share with you after our recent 3-day getaway to celebrate a promotion I received at work. TRANSPORTATION Once again we flew Southwest with one of their sales. They have their own terminal…