Garden
The Day We Pulled Out 12-Foot Invasive Privet
Removing Chinese privet in North Carolina changed our slope and our garden plan. Here’s why we uprooted 12-foot shrubs for nature, soil protection, and intentional gardening.
Garden
The Garden Made Me Do It — A Week In My Life Outside
This blog is about interrupted plans, quiet work, and the lesson winter keeps teaching me: you don’t control the season—you move with it.
Garden
Spotlight: Ruby Falls Weeping Redbud
Planting in clay soil taught me that digging wide holes are better than deep ones—and sometimes the best thing you can do is plant higher. The tree I didn’t know I needed I walked into Read more
Personal Growth
Choosing a Solid Life Over a Shiny Life
Not everything needs to be for show. Here's why I'm choosing slow, steady work and a solid life over a shiny one.
Personal Growth
The Slow Unfolding of a Reset
This next reset won’t arrive all at once. It unfolds slowly, in real time. Winter has a way of making that clear.
Garden
I’m Bringing an Old Garden Bench Back to Life
I rescued a roadside bench right before trash pick-up day. Now, my husband is bringing it back to life. Come see how we're replacing the seat, fixing the slats and giving it a full glow-up.
Strategy
The Beauty of Slow Wins: Plant Now, Bloom Later
Saying no and saving cash might not feel like a boss money move. But it’s kinda like planting good seed. The growth takes time but is SO rewarding later.
Garden
My Weekend Garden Glow-Up: Camellias & Pines
We went out to window shop for camellias… and came home with Brushfield’s Yellow Camellias, a Dwarf Scotch Pine Topiary, and a Weeping White Pine. 🌲✨
Devotionals
When What Feels Heavy is Holy
Tap into the deeper meaning of ‘The joy of the Lord is your strength' and how conviction is an invitation to get closer to God.
Garden
Garden Glow-up: Chicken Coop Makeover Story
Peek at our latest chicken coop makeover! 🐔✨ From building the base to creating a peaceful space for new members of our flock. This garden glow up is still going — but every step forward feels SO good.
Garden
Garden Glow Up in Progress: Veggie Garden
A swampy setback turned into a slow and steady garden glow up. 🌱 With just $20 at a time, I’m creating a garden path that reminds me: progress takes patience!
Strategy
From Blind Spots to Breakthroughs
This blog is for anyone who's ever felt like: When it’s me → I can’t see. When it’s someone else → it’s clear as day. Not all the time, but lots of times! Read more.
Personal Growth
Grief Paused My Clock
Grief sneaks into corners of life we don’t expect. But even after loss, starting again (no matter how small) is progress.
Personal Growth
When Your Gut Says ‘Nah’—But Everyone Else Is Clapping
Ever had that something feels off feeling? 👀 I have. That’s discernment. And I’m breaking down what it is, why we brush it off, and how to stick with truth even if it's not trending.
Personal Growth
Childhood Memories Are Coming Full Circle
Childhood memories aren’t just stories from the past. Sometimes, they’re tiny little seeds. When the season is right, God grows them–and brings them into full bloom.
Garden
Growing Garlic in NC This Fall 🧄 (My Notes + Plan)
I’m growing garlic in raised beds and containers with simple tips on soil, planting, and care—for bigger bulbs and a better harvest.
Personal Growth
Why Skipping Steps Feels Fast—But Could Cost You More Later
Tempted to skip steps or chase shortcuts? Here’s your reminder: Fast doesn’t always mean forward—and I’ve got a real-life story to prove it.
Garden
Hornworms + Wasps: Free Pest Control Trick for Your Garden
Want free, natural pest control for hornworms? Nature’s got a trick. If you know what to look for... 🔍 Read more!
Garden
From Coop to Carton: Our First Eggs & What We’re Learning in Real Time
Our chickens just started laying! I’m sharing their first pastel eggs — and how I’m learning to store and care for them in real time.
Garden
Garden Chores Can Wait: My Summer Heat Survival Playbook
This summer has brought record-breaking heat, and I’ve had to rethink the way I garden. Here’s what I do—and what I skip.
Strategy
Thinking About Doing More? Read This First.
If your routine’s been feeling off…you’re not imagining it. This post walks through the subtle signs it might be time to shift your pace or pivot completely. I’m sharing what I’m doing. ✨ No burnout. No breakdown. Just gentle moves in the right direction.
Garden
🍂 My Fall Garden Plan: What I’m Growing, How I’m Growing It, + Where It’s All Going 👀
I’m sharing my fall garden plan—what I’m planting, where it’s going, and how I’m keeping it easy with stock tanks and nursery pots. See my plan inside.
Garden
The Memory That Almost Felt Made Up
Some memories feel like dreams. Mine did—until my grandmother confirmed it really happened. Read about the childhood memory that felt too magical to be real.
Strategy
Train AI to Sound More Like You
Here’s the truth: Using AI can sometimes feel like it’s reading your mind—nailing the core of what you want to say. But just because it gets you, doesn’t mean it talks like you. This blog can help you train AI to sound more like you every time you use it.
Strategy
Why Your Best Posts Don’t Always Get Likes (and What You Can Do About It)
You post great stuff but barely get likes or comments? You’re not alone. This blog breaks down why good posts get ignored — and how to finally get people to stop scrolling and care about what you share.
Garden
What If You’re Closer Than You Think
Feel stuck waiting for your breakthrough? This story about gardening, growth, and trusting the process can inspire you to keep going.
Garden
Where Should You Plant Your Garden? Here’s the Easiest Answer!
Grow food at home without overthinking it. In this guide, I’m breaking down fast ways to pick your garden spot, match your plants to the right container, and avoid mistakes I made when I first started.
Relationships
Why Some People Refuse to Heal: 3 Fears That Keep Them Stuck
Some people refuse to heal because it would expose the lie they’ve built their life around. This blog breaks down why — and how you can heal, even when they won’t.
Garden
How to Start a Veggie Garden Fast—Even If You Never Planted a Thing
I turned a quick nursery run into an instant garden. Use this guide to make growing your own food fast, easy, and super satisfying (even in small spaces).
Relationships
When They Won’t Hear You: Notes for the Adult Child Who’s Expected to Save Everyone
Ever feel like you’re raising your parents or other family members instead of being raised by them? You’re not alone. This blog speaks to adult children quietly carrying emotional and financial weight they didn’t create — it's time to protect your future without guilt.
Relationships
They Sound Wise – But Stay Stuck
Some people sound wise but stay stuck in cycles—rejecting truth while talking like experts. Thankfully, this blog can help you spot this behavior, protect your peace, and respond with grace.
Relationships
When They Guilt You for Growing
This blog is all about how to stay grounded when people try to use guilt to silence and shake you.
Relationships
When Prayer Seems to Make Things Worse
I prayed for unity in my family—then conflict showed up. But conflict isn't always the enemy. Sometimes it’s a clue—here’s what happened.
Garden
Why I’m Growing Bee Balm: A Pretty, Purposeful, and Pollinator-Friendly Plant
🐝 Bright blooms, pollinator perks, and herbal tea potential—Bee Balm is more than a pretty flower.
Personal Growth
When People Use God to Guilt You
This blog exposes how some people twist faith language to control others. I wrote it to help you recognize spiritual guilt, see that it’s wrong, and know you’re not crazy for feeling unsettled about it. 🙌🏽 Read this for your protection and liberation!
Devotionals
The Uncommon Life Strategy Hidden in Proverbs 24:27
Proverbs 24:27 gives a life strategy for every season. It helped my family and I make smart moves before hard times came. In this post, I can show you how it can help you too.
Garden
Raising Baby Chicks: Growth, Giggles & Brooder Chaos
Raising baby chicks in weeks 3 and 4 is full of growth, funny moments, and brooder challenges! Here’s what we’ve learned and how we’re keeping up.
Garden
Raising Baby Chicks: The First Two Weeks
Two weeks in, and I’m sharing EXACTLY what’s happened—raising baby chicks, the surprises, the lessons, and what’s next (including their first-ever dust bath).
Garden
From Surprise Shed to Chicken Coop: My Unexpected Journey Into Raising Chickens
This started as a surprise, but now I’m all in. Raising chickens is about to be a wild ride—and I’m so excited to share it with you.
Personal Growth
Why We Didn’t Drown When the Storm Hit—And How You Can Stay Ready Too
The future is coming—ready or not. The choices you make today could be the difference between stability or struggle. Learn how small, smart moves now can protect you later.
Garden
Chasing Someone Else’s Season Can Leave You Empty
I wanna show you key lessons from my garden about patience, timing, and staying true to your own path in life.
Relationships
Don’t Miss Out on Love: Letting Go of Your Type Might Change Your Life
Let this story be a reminder that sometimes, the best things in life come in packages we don't expect.
Personal Growth
How to Discover Who You Are and Why You’re Here
Sometimes, you feel stuck because you’re chasing what you think is right, but it might not be what’s truly right for you. That’s why tapping into your purpose and calling matters so much. Because life makes way more sense when you know your purpose and calling.
Devotionals
This One Psalm Changed How I’m Approaching the New Year
Psalm 9 is a powerful reminder that God sees, hears, and upholds His people—even when everything feels shaky. If you’re stepping into 2025 with questions, this one’s for you.
Prophetic Words
How to Recognize When It’s Time to Move On (and Do It Well)
Endings aren’t just final acts—they’re the doorway to your next chapter. They can be tough, but they’re also an invitation to realign with your purpose. With that said, are you ready to turn the page on what was and embrace what could be? This blog is your guide to starting fresh with confidence.
Devotionals
Guided Prayers for Peace
Use these devotionals to journey deeper into your faith. Each devotion and guided prayer centers on PEACE!
Devotionals
Guided Prayers for Joy
Use these devotionals to journey deeper into your faith. Each devotion and guided prayer centers on JOY!
Devotionals
Guided Prayers About Love
Use these devotionals to journey deeper into your faith. Each devotion and guided prayer reveals a new way God’s love meets our deepest needs.
Devotionals
Guided Prayer for Hope
Use these devotionals to journey deeper into your faith. Each devotion and guided prayer helps reveal God's hope.
Garden
How to Build a Garden Path on a Budget
This post is all about how to build a garden path on a budget. Plus, why every garden absolutely needs one. Keep reading to see photos of my progress—from the messy start to the satisfying finish! YAY.