When it comes to hospitality, I am an idealist. That’s a fancy way of saying I have unrealistic expectations. I want to serve a mouth-watering meal, with all the food groups, and act like money is not a restrictor to the menu. I dream of serving said meal in a…
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Interview with Lynn Cowell (Author of Brave Beauty)
The Interview Series continues, but we are adding a twist to our typical format. Since today’s author has written a book for tween girls, we thought it’d be fun to have my daughter Brooke interview our guest about her book, Brave Beauty: Finding the Fearless You. Brooke’s Interview with Lynn…
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Freedom from the Pressure to Be Every Woman
Women are indeed strong and capable—able to meet needs, please others, overcome obstacles, raise children, run businesses, and look good doing it. However, on the road to prove ourselves, I am afraid we’ve adopted an unhealthy mindset along the way. When I act like I must be all things to…
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Is Perfectionism Choking Your Creativity?
I used to wear perfection like an honor cord at graduation (with a glossy golden sheen) until I realized it was choking my creativity. There is not enough time in the day or fuel in the tank to demand perfection from myself or those around me. It’s perfectly impractical. A…
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Take a Running Leap of Faith Even If Your Hands are Shaking
My daughter and I attended a gymnastics meet at the local university. We were mesmerized as the athletes leaped over the vault, spun around the uneven bars, and soared through the air during their floor exercises. The coach gave each gymnast a pep talk before their routine. I imagine that…
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Interview with Teri Lynne Underwood (Author of Praying for Girls)
The Interview Series continues with Teri Lynne Underwood, author of the book, Praying for Girls: Asking God for the Things They Need Most. You may remember Teri Lynne from the Grounded Series that my daughter Brooke and I hosted. She wrote a beautiful reminder to tween girls. Let’s learn more…
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