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Honestly, a social media fast is something I have threatened my distracted soul with for years. Yet, I’ve always retracted the ultimatum because I was coming at it with the wrong motives. Wrong motives for a social media fast: So, why have I decided to fast from social media now, you ask? Last, but not…
I’m not sure about you, but I have limits. Wait, scratch that. I do know about you. You have limits. We were designed, created, and set apart on this earth by the same awesome God. Not only do we have limits, but Jesus had limits. Gasp. Let me explain. Join OurLove Fast Live Slow Newsletter…
How does stress affect your body? Does stress affect your body? Over the past decade, being in the health and fitness industry has motivated me to dig deeper into what God says about our health and taking care of our body. You may have heard that we should treat our body like a temple. If…
How can you let go of unnecessary stress? Yep, we are still talking about stress. How can we let go of unnecessary stress? Stick around for it because I (Laura) believe it’s disgustingly distracting. And the single-most destructive tool to our testimony. I mean, there is inevitable stress and life pressures. Then there is S…
Is homeschooling for me? Question of the month: Is homeschooling for me? In the midst of so much unknown in 2020, many parents are having to decide if homeschooling is their best next step. Spoiler alert: We have decided to homeschool. How can you tell if homeschooling is for you? And I will give you…
Three Tips For a Peaceful Home (Hint: Attitude Adjustment) What are our tips for a peaceful home, you ask? We narrow in on how we can adjust our attitudes to help create a more peaceful home. Have you ever heard, “You are the thermostat of your home”? Nick is thankful that my actual body temperature…
My Son Is a Holiday Hoarder My son is a holiday hoarder but he taught me how to hope for the future. I think most of us can agree that the holidays are special. Holidays bring anticipated celebration. You go to bed with butterflies in your stomach because, by the time you wake up, the…
Avoid Back-To-School Parent Shaming Do you avoid back-to-school-parent shaming? Or are you a part of the problem? Do you judge other parents to make yourself feel better? What is back-to-school parent shaming? In the spirit of back-to-school transitions, it’s important to catch yourself before you accidentally pick someone apart. God wants us to have a love…
Woes from a mother of a strong-willed child. Are you a mother of a strong-willed child? I am writing to you. Where are my fellow mothers of strong-willed children? Goodness. This is a topic I’d rather avoid. I’d rather avoid it really. This topic brews INSECURITY for me. Some mothers joke about it, others offer quick…
Here is a personal letter to moms with that kid (because, my dear friend, have “that kid” too): Dear Mom of That Kid, I get you. You get me. I am walking a lot of miles in your shoes. We question ourselves and wondering if our kid is out of their mind because somehow other…