I shared in my recap post about our experience with Nancy Ray's Contentment Challenge that one of the biggest takeaways I've had from the challenge is beginning the practice of consistently using a gratitude journal. Last year, one of my best friends gave me the 40 Days of Prayer + Gratitude journal from May Designs. And it sat on my bedside table for months following because I couldn't figure out how to jump into it!
Read MoreHappy July, friends! After a busy May, I tried to keep June a bit more low key by committing to fewer monthly goals to accomplish. Now that the month has passed, I'm so glad I made that choice! I was able to slow down a little bit and begin mentally preparing for what is going to be a busy July.
Read MoreSince one of the very first times my mom came to visit us in Florida, I've been telling Kurt that I wanted to go kayaking on the Wakulla River. You see, during one of those early visits with my mom, we took her to see the Lodge at Wakulla Springs. Built in 1937, it's located in the middle of the Wakulla Springs State Park and overlooks one of the country's largest natural springs. In short, it is a beautiful place.
Read MoreIn March, Kurt and I kicked off the three-month Contentment Challenge created by Nancy Ray. We had realized that our living environment was regularly the highest thing on our stress list, and because we had an approximate end date in sight for our time as Floridians, it was beginning to wear on us more and more.
Read MoreMay was a busy and fulfilling month! It included time with my family, time away with Kurt, and a really big life experience - we bought our first home! That's right, Kurt and I finally have a trajectory and a loose timeline for what the summer months are going to look like for us. We'll be moving to Easton, Pennsylvania into a sweet little 1920s cottage that had been waiting on the market since November 2016 for someone to show it some love.
Read MoreOne of the goals for the month of May I mentioned in my May goals post was to host my sister-in-law's baby shower. Well, Kurt and I spent Mother's Day weekend in Pennsylvania to do just that! It was a packed weekend with lots of time spent with my family and celebrating my brother, my sister-in-law and their baby on the way.
Read MoreLast month, I participated in the Spring 10x10 Challenge hosted by Caroline from UnFancy and Lee from Style Bee. It was a great exercise for me to try living with a capsule wardrobe, and to be more creative with my clothes!
Read MoreAfter having a miscarriage at the very end of March, the month of April certainly didn't start in the best way. But it finished with lots of conversations and plans for the future, which have me so hopeful now!
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I am a recovering perfectionist, an IVF momma, an avid knitter and reader, making a home in The Lenten Rose Cottage.
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