How I am Preparing My Mind, Body, and Spirit for a Calm and Faith-filled Pregnancy and Birth

In today's blog, I share how I am preparing for a joyful, second childbirth. I detail various resources, including books and podcasts, I am using to prepare for a positive labor and delivery.

Essential Hospital Bag Checklist for First-Time Mothers

This post discusses packing a hospital bag for childbirth, including when to pack, what to pack, and what not to pack. It also provides recommendations for items to pack for the mother, baby, and support person. Postpartum considerations are also covered.

Flying Solo? Creative Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day as a Single

In this blog, I suggest eight ideas for you to blissfully celebrate Valentine's Day!

Empower Your Heart: Clear the Weeds to Cultivate Your Inner Garden

In my January post, I discuss how to remove "weeds" and thrive in life.

I am Tightly Coiled but I am not Wound Up

As I type this, September draws to a close and the weather feels cooler as fall settles in. This month I celebrated my thirty-third birthday (woot woot) and as the celebrations continue and I reflect on my last loop around the sun, I desire to share what’s on my mind… First things first – I want … Continue reading I am Tightly Coiled but I am not Wound Up

Two Ways I Changed My Face Care Regimen for More Hydrated Skin

The Fall Season officially began September 23rd.  In Los Angeles, we are at that weird time of year where mornings and evenings are chilly and the afternoons are warm.  We have experienced fires, windy weather and hot air pressure which makes for bothersome allergies, including itchy eyes and dry, cracking skin. A fall afternoon in … Continue reading Two Ways I Changed My Face Care Regimen for More Hydrated Skin

Beginning 31

            When I turned 30, several of my friends told me some version of this: 30 is a magical age where you come into your own.  So I turned 30 and waited for this magic to descend upon me.  While I felt growth between 29 and 30, I did not feel this sense of newness … Continue reading Beginning 31

Why Love Does Not Equal Compatibility

Have you ever experienced a relationship filled with love but also constant conflict? In this post I explore the love versus compatibility.

3 Reasons You Should Keep a Gratitude Journal

The end of 2015 found me tired and frustrated in different areas of my life, especially spiritually.  I felt drained, I knew I couldn’t continue on the same path in 2016.  My friend, Greg, had told me how the movie War Room positively impressed him.  I decided to watch the movie to see what I … Continue reading 3 Reasons You Should Keep a Gratitude Journal