• House-n-Home

    31-Day Purge Project

    Can I entirely purge and organize my house from top to bottom (and side to side) in 31 days? My best shot will be to break up the massive project into mini-challenges—one step at a time, one day at a time. That’s where the 31-Day Purge Project comes in.

    I love living in a space where absolutely everything has a spot. However, it’s not easy to build a home where everything has a spot with two children and a partner who isn’t as committed to a ruthlessly organized house as I am! For example, they are constantly bringing new stuff into our home, and they have a really hard time … Read More

  • Podcast

    New Podcast Episode—Looking Back to Look Forward: Closing out 2021

    You know I love a good reflection and introspection session! Our most recent episode explores our processes for reflecting on this year as we gear up for a brand new year. We start with our current Highs and Lows (i.e., getting foster dogs adopted, holiday crafting, and parenting challenges all around). Then we shift into Today’s Topic. Next we share a couple of Tips & Tricks (Galveston Diet and Black Paper Party). Finally, we close out with Facing Forward to share what we want to make true in our lives in the next two weeks as we work to cultivate lives full of joy, purpose, and community.

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  • Health-n-Wellness

    Annual Dermatologist Visit: How It Went

    Annual Dermatologist Visit

    I finally prioritized an annual dermatologist visit! I’m 43 years-old, and my general practitioner recommended that I get a skin cancer screening.

    I dragged my feet for months. Then, when I finally did call to make an appointment with a dermatologist, I couldn’t get an appointment for another two or so months!

    So I finally got myself to the dermatologist last week. The visit was quick and easy. I stripped down to my underwear and put on a hospital gown (opening to the back). The doctor looked over different parts of my body, like my scalp, my back, my arms, etc.

    She asked me if I was worried about anything, … Read More