Ugly, broke, hated. Two weeks ago I saw a homeless man holding this sign in New Orleans in the French Quarter. It broke my heart, and if I wasn’t alone, I would have stopped and asked how to help. I ached at the thought of anyone being that low and thinking that no one cared about… Continue reading {The Victory Is Won}
I am fortunate to be surrounded by amazing women who coach, encourage and lift me up. I am so blessed to have so many amazing girlfriends I can turn to at any time, and I try to never take it for granted. Of course, I also have the most incredible sister in the world that… Continue reading {Just Be You}
Each year seems to go by faster than the last. And as each year passes, I am continually reminded how blessed I truly am and how much I have to be grateful for. 2015 has been a good year — a really good year. Full of experiences, it’s been a year where I am thankful… Continue reading {A Heart Full of Thanksgiving}
2015. It’s a brand new year with a fresh start and a clean slate. 365 blank pages to write your story—exactly how you want it to read. What could be more exciting than that?! For most, each new year brings a lot of emotions. Excitement, thrill and happiness, sometimes mixed with a twinge of sadness that another… Continue reading {Don’t Let Anyone Dull Your Sparkle}
Christmas seems to sneak up on me every year. Once again I was that person finishing my list on the afternoon of Christmas Eve. How does this happen every year?! And then the special holiday is gone in a flash. This year was no different, and I can’t believe it’s already over! I kicked off the holiday… Continue reading {Merry Merry}
Last week I hosted the third annual Friendsgiving at my house with many of my close girlfriends. And it was absolutely fabulous! In case you haven’t heard of it, Friendsgiving is a newish tradition in which friends get together to celebrate the holiday. We loaded up on food, drinks and lots of Olive Garden lasagna.… Continue reading {Friendsgiving}
As I sit down and relax for the first time today, I cannot stop smiling. Today was my 29th birthday, and it was an absolute celebration! It truly has been birthday week! It started Monday night with a party with my co-workers, continued into Tuesday night as my bible study girls celebrated me and capped off my… Continue reading {A Day of Celebration!}
Last weekend I took a road trip to Chicago to celebrate St. Patty’s Day with my girlfriends! It was so fun to be back in the city and spend time catching up with some very dear friends. When I arrived in the city Friday night, my girlfriend, Emily, and I kicked off the weekend at… Continue reading {St. Patty’s Day Chicago Style}
On the first day of this new year, I want to take time to adequately reflect on 2013 and all the blessings I experienced. Thinking about this past year, I can honestly say it was a year full of amazing moments, although it took me time to fully embrace this perspective. At the same time,… Continue reading {A New Year, A New Me}
This Christmas season has been busier than ever as I have been immersing myself in all the fun activities that happen during the month of December. Almost a whole month has flown by, and I haven’t even managed to get a post up. I guess that means I am having fun! It feels like Thanksgiving… Continue reading {Full of Joy: Holiday Happenings}
Iowa Farm Grown 