The Inner Drive To Plan I am a planner. (And that's an understatement, haha.) I've been that way my whole life. I LOVED the day we first got our planners in 3rd grade. It was like a dream come true. You mean I could fill this thing out, look ahead at what's coming, and see what all needs to get done?! I was thrilled! I learned that I had the ability to essentially map out my life! Anyone else like that? :) I'm the type of planning personality that can drive a more low-key personality … [Read more...]
Is Self-Care Selfish?
Self-care is getting a ton of attention lately. It pops up everywhere - on blogs, in magazine articles, in conversation, and just in our general culture. It seems to be centered around the 20-something lifestyle, but of course, we still see it all over! The topic of self-care is a lot more complicated than it seems at first glance. It's been hitting me recently just how complex it is! We initially would consider "self-care" to simply mean taking good care of oneself...but, since the term … [Read more...]
Prayer Cards For Your Marriage (a free printable!)
Do your lips ever start to move in prayer, only for you to hesitate because you feel like you can't articulate it all? I feel that way so much of the time! Thankfully, Romans 8:26-27 reminds us of a promising truth: In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know how we ought to pray, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groans too deep for words. And He who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints … [Read more...]
Bible Verses for the Work Week (Free Printables!)
Sometimes the work week almost surprises us - shocks us wide awake with its noise, its tasks, its hustle and bustle, and its audacity! And unfortunately, I sometimes don't enter my work week prepared with an attitude and emotional resiliency that only God can give. I don't always "have time" in the morning to sit down and really soak in truths from my Creator. I tend to rush through my day, checking off tasks and allowing my frustrations to mount until afternoon, when it really hits me just how … [Read more...]
4 (Free!) Inspirational Desktop Backgrounds
Happy Friday, everyone!! Need a fresh dose of encouragement as you head into your weekend? I always do! Because hey - Mondays aren't the only days we need new, meaningful inspiration! I shared 2 desktop backgrounds with you back in October, and I'm excited to bring you 4(!) new options today! I've been really touched to hear about those of you who have used these backgrounds on your laptops, your computers at work, or your iPads... I'm thrilled that you found inspiration in the quotes from … [Read more...]
4 Reasons to Savor Solitude
It's official - I'm an introvert! As a teacher, though, I have a highly social job. I'm constantly chatting with other teachers and paras as well as a ton of second graders each day! But I sure do recharge by spending some quality time with myself - or sometimes with just one other person. I love "introverting" together with a friend at a coffee shop or working on a low-key project together with Bjorn. I've found over the years, though, that I crave alone time after (or between) … [Read more...]
Introducing: The Peace House + the reason why
You may have seen this little announcement already if you follow along with me on Instagram, but I recently opened up my own Tumblr account! This is in addition to my blog and my other social media accounts. I wanted to take the time today to introduce "The Peace House" and why I added this to the mix! Why Tumblr? I've found myself drawn more and more toward photography lately (as you probably know), but also towards sites offering that photographic inspiration in an easy-to-display … [Read more...]
Thoughts on the Eve of Turning 26
It's 7 pm on the eve of my turning 26 years old. I'm sitting in bed, cozied up in pajamas with my Low Key Bee Spotify music playing, a stack of books to my left, and my husband reading and working on my right. It's amazing how much music can affect me. I switched it on and immediately felt tension begin to melt. I just took my first truly deep breath of the entire day so far, and I'm feeling myself start to relax. We just returned home from a city council meeting in our small town, where I … [Read more...]
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