No caption needed… just wanted to capture a memory I never want to forget.

As a culture, we are so addicted to “busyness”— it’s almost a badge of honor to rehearse our lengthy to-do lists of responsibilities and appointments when someone says, “How are you doing?”

“I’m good! SO busy these days! We’ve got [fill-in-the-blank all the things]…”

But hear me out…I’ve been thinking about something… 😅 I don’t think we were meant to move at such a fast pace all the time without building some margin in our lives for an intentionally slower pace at times. Scripture tells us there are times to “Be still…”

There’s nothing wrong with being productive! Josh and I both work super hard, and yes, we have several streams of income and quite a few irons in the fire. But it’s all with the goal of living a life that is intentionally flexible, keeps us super connected to our kids, and helps us prioritize what really matters.

There’s no award for the busiest schedule— we’re not comparing our daily planners. “Busyness” is often a disguise for a heart that needs some rest and quiet. You’ll be more productive in the things that really matter— your relationship with Jesus and your family— when you put the margin in your life to have some times of quiet rest, good conversations, and intentional time with your family, your spouse, your children, and your own heart.

Just something I’ve been thinking about lately… 💙

This trio is writing some incredible new music! Here’s one of my favorites they’ve written together. Check out their music! @foundationsofaith

Core memory made last night. I pray she always sings for Jesus. 🩷

She heard me editing this video just now and said, “Is it ‘battered knee’? Why are we saying that?!” 😂😂

“Bow the Knee”- by Ron Hamilton and Cheryl Reid

The more testimonials I hear from those that have trusted me enough to switch stores, the more lives I see getting to really live well; the more courage I have to keep sharing. 💙

Just this week, I heard, “Pain-a-trate is the only thing that helps my husband’s neuropathy he’s dealing with from chemo.”

“Our little boy with chronic asthma slept through the night for the first time in five years, after using the MelaOut, Activate C, and essential oils.”

“My baby girl’s eczema is SO much better since we’ve used the Renew lotion!”

“I love everything I’m using!”

I never get tired of helping people take their same dollars but spend them on better products. I don’t sell it— I just help you shop where I shop. And when you do, you’ll see why I love telling others!! It’s too good to keep to myself!

The kids and I love cooking together. Sure, it takes longer and we make bigger messes, but we have so much fun. And it’s a wonderful way to help them learn to follow directions and build fine motor skills. 🙂 We are LOVING the new baking mixes from the wellness company. I love that these are delicious AND nutritious without added sugars. Sweetened with allulose (found naturally in figs), they’re gluten-free and great sources of protein! We’re going to try the new brownie mix today!

The wellness company keeps adding more amazing products, making my grocery list shorter and shorter! We absolutely love it! Affordable, American-made, shipped right to our door in just a couple days…so much to love. 📦🩷🍋🫐

I grew up hearing my grandmother sing this song, and Josh and I sang it yesterday at church. It’s one of my favorite Dottie Rambo songs, and I always loved hearing my Dad play it when my grandma sang it in church. 💙

I love being a part of something that matters…having the opportunity to save, and to give, and to pass that opportunity to others…

Then, we got to share our story in front of 7000 people this week at our very first convention. And we’ve gotten to hear countless other stories of how other people have found our favorite store, and how their lives have changed too.

I came looking for relief for Asher’s eczema. I stay because we’ve converted our home over to these amazing every-day products, and I stay because I get to share it with you, and see more lives changed. Just feeling very thankful tonight that God led us here in September 2023… can’t wait to see what’s next!

“God is so good…”
When we learned this song, I taught her the second verse as “He answers prayer…,” but she learned it as “He answers me…” and I decided not to correct it. Because honestly, it’s super amazing and special to me that God answers ME! We all have the same access to the throne of Grace… what a privilege as a believer. We can talk directly to the Lord, and He hears and answers!

Happy Sunday!

The older I get, the more I cherish these experiences. I know that one day, it will be the last time. ❤️🍓🫙