The Hunger Games

I recently read “The Happiness Project” and totally loved it. Really, the book was full of simple, good advice you’ve been hearing your whole life. But the author, Gretchen Rubin, made all that advice personal and slowly but surely changed her. If...

Colorful Christmas Crafting

I am by no means a “crafter” but I kept seeing really cute “cookies in a jar” presents online and I thought now would be the perfect time to try for myself.You just layer all the dry ingredients and include a recipe with the rest necessary for...

On Adoption & Africa

This photo was taken from the Amazima Ministries web site. Since I was little girl, I’ve always felt swayed towards adopting a child someday. True, I always wanted to have babies naturally but more and more I see that God has given me a heart for adoption. It...

The True & the Random

Alright, randomness today but bear with me. I don’t just run for ice cream, obviously. But part of me does (and seconds at dinner and margaritas and chocolate). To be honest, I think it’s okay if you work your butt off in order to enjoy eating some...

A Christmas Brunch!

This weekend was Melinda’s 4th Annual Christmas Brunch! And you know I LOVE a brunch 🙂 I never did the brunch thing before moving to DC but it’s kind of a big deal in these parts so I’ve come to be very fond of it!Of course, brunch always begins with...

7 Steps to a “Fitfluentially” Balanced Life

People often tell I’m disciplined or that they don’t understand how I can get myself to work out so much. Well, I’m here to tell you, it’s because it’s worth it. The older I’ve gotten, the more excercise has gone from punishment and...