A practice once thought to be only a part of Eastern religions and yoga, meditation has hit the mainstream USA and doesn’t appear to be slowing down anytime soon. So what exactly is meditation? Wikipedia says, “Meditation is a practice where an individual operates or trains the mind or induces a mode of consciousness, either […]
Sounds pretty harsh, I know. But it’s that serious. The Tdap shot protects from three severe diseases; one being pertussis a.k.a. whooping cough. Whooping cough is an infection that inflames the lungs and airways and is very contagious. The awareness for the need of the vaccine has heightened over the years but most are still […]
Get ready, because you are about to hear from the sweetest and most stylish momma around, Amy Ann Arnold of Straight A Style. This fashion blogger and fellow Okie has a truly inspiring story of faith through infertility and IVF. She’s sharing with us today, along with some effortless outfits for the cute + casual moms out there! […]
Happy last day of July! As you may or may not know, I set out to s-l-o-w down this summer and had some loose guidelines and goals for each month of summer. Somehow, month 2 is already over! I can’t believe how quickly the summer is flying by. Read about the specifics of my goal […]
After not being able to attend my 10-year high school reunion this past weekend, I’ve been hit with the nostalgia bug. Even with my attic at near-volcanic temperatures, I’ve been persistently flipping through yearbooks, digging into boxes of pictures, and revisiting friendships through notes and mementos. I know several people that would never wish to […]
We all have those things in life that stir our souls and change who we are for the better. When Breath Becomes Air is one of those books for me – truly life changing. It’s written by a Yale and Stanford trained neurosurgeon, Paul Kalanithi, after his devastating stage 4 lung cancer diagnosis. This is […]
When we came across Bethany on social media, we instantly knew she was on to something BIG. Through connecting with her, we have found a friend and source of encouragement. She is the blogger behind Words of Hallelujah and one of the kindest souls you will ever meet. After reading her story, we hope you will […]
6 months pregnant and the bump is in full force! For the most part, my pregnancy has been pretty smooth. First trimester, I was sick but not super sick. I had to go to the E.R. once because I caught a violent 24-hour bug that was pretty scary! But other than that — it’s been […]
In May, I wrote an article about my Summer of Slow. I resolved to turn down the dial and mindfully live for three months. If you missed it, check it out here to read over the loose guidelines I set for myself and the goals for each month. Today, I want to give a quick […]
With appreciation for all the fathers and father-figures still on our hearts, we found it especially fitting to have Catie Smith share about her dad’s influence today. Catie is a wife to Andrew, mama to Cole, and LifeKids Coordinator at Life.Church OKC. She is a lover of writing, nights at home with her boys, and of course, ice cream (can […]