You’ve probably heard all the reasons that the “breast is best”. It reads your babies saliva and adapts according to age, time of day and infection. It boosts baby’s immune system. It has an abundance of good fats, yet decreases the chance of obesity later in life. It helps build your baby’s brain in ways … Continue reading 5 Reasons Why Breastfeeding Is Incredible
I remember last fall, during a worship night at school, I have decided to follow Jesus came on. It is such a simple song that I have sang my entire life. But for the first time, I realized what those words actually meant. I have decided to follow Jesus. Though none go with me, I still … Continue reading I Have Decided
I'm sure you've heard it so many times. "I lost all my baby weight in one week!" "I didn't get any stretch marks during my pregnancy!" "I fit into my pre-pregnancy jeans before I left the hospital!" To all you moms who have said these things, look. I'm super happy for you. I'm glad you … Continue reading The Truth About Pregnancy & Weight Gain
We walked out of the Entebbe airport, past all the large jets, and in front of us were three little planes with red and white stripes on the side. A middle-aged man with balding ginger hair and kind eyes greeted us joyfully and pointed out which plane we would be taking. After packing our luggage … Continue reading This Is Congo
I have always loved fruit dip. I love fruit, but it's even better with a fluffy, creamy and savory dip. For some reason, it seemed like a complicated thing to make, and I'm not really sure why I ever thought that. While scrolling through Pinterest, I saw a link to a "healthy" fruit dip. (Let … Continue reading 3 Ingredient Fruit Dip
Becoming a mommy is such a crazy, life-changing experience. There are so many choices to make, things to learn and new roles to fill. For some of us, whether or not to stay at home is pretty much decided for us. Some of you are single mommies. Of course, you don't have this option and … Continue reading Should You Be A Stay-At-Home Mom?
Psalm 101:2 "I will conduct the affairs of my house with a blameless heart." I came across this verse in my daily Bible reading a few weeks ago. I'm sure I've read it so many times before - I mean, it is the Psalms, not Leviticus. But never before had it stuck out to me … Continue reading A Blameless Heart
I've always been a big yogi. I love the way it makes me feel. The deep breathing, long stretches, relaxing silence; after every session, I felt like I just took a nap AND exercised! At one point, when I was the most in shape I've ever been, I could morph my body into positions I … Continue reading 30 Days Of Yoga Challenge
While losing weight is one of the absolute hardest journeys for so many people, it is also one of the most desired things to accomplish. With every pound we drop, we feel a sense of a job well done. So, why then, is it so darn difficult? As women, and even more so as moms, it seems … Continue reading 10 Life Habits For Weight Loss