No one feels good about themselves all the time, but you should have a healthy dose of respect and appreciation for who you are, where you’ve been and what is possible for your future. Here are 7 ways that you may be sabotaging yourself.  1.You are comparing yourself to others Comparison is the thief of […]

“The rich are wise in their own eyes, but the poor who has understanding sees through them.” -Proverbs 28:11 (NIV) Wisdom vs. Wealth Have we confused knowledge of gaining wealth with wisdom? In a world where bank accounts, influencers and celebrities living in luxery, and social media followers are treated as proof of wisdom, Proverbs […]

Let’s be honest. Most days feel less like a romanticized Instagram post and more like a rerun of “I have 20 things on my list, but accomplished negative 1.” I’ve been thinking about something lately— What if the romance isn’t in changing your life… But in creating joy and fulfillment? ……Yes, even while folding towels […]

If I never hear “Marriage is hard” again it will still be too soon. Not because it’s not true sometimes—but because I think that phrase is often used to normalize struggle, dysfunction, emotional exhaustion and deflect personal responsibility. Honestly? I think we deserve better…no…I know we ARE BETTER. Relationships Are Hard All intimate relationships are […]

Hey friends! If you’ve been following me for a while, you know love is my language—I think it, write it, speak it, and coach it every single day. Today, I want to share something close to my heart: Love Changes everything. Love alters our perspectives, priorities, behaviors, and eventually our lives. Even the lack of […]

New Year’s Resolutions Dear Heather, Every year I make New Year’s Resolutions and every year I do not follow through with most of them.  I want to accomplish more, but I’m not sure I know how.  Do you have any advice on how to do this? Dear Want To Accomplish More, Congratulations!  You accomplished “SOME” […]

It’s been a busy few weeks full of Christmas party planning, newspaper articles, blogging, end-of-the-year meetings, and of course Christmas Shopping!  I love to bake at Christmas, but with all of the running around I have barely had the time. I have a few favorite fallback easy Christmas cookie recipes I thought I would share. […]

Depressed at Christmas Dear Heather, Christmas is always a struggle for me.  My childhood Christmas experience was always stressful and every year I get depressed as soon as the season starts.  I think most of the traditions are pointless and I cannot wait for the season to be over.  The problem is my husband and […]

Dear Heather,   How can a stay-at-home Mom find an outlet for creativity that helps her to feel more relevant, confident, or successful? Dear Stay at Home Mom,   I have 5 kids, so not only can I relate to this question, but I have also been ALL over the place while trying to figure […]

The holiday season is a beautiful season full of inspiration, wonder, joy, and connection. For some, it can also be a whirlwind of obligations, expectations, and stress. Between shopping, cooking, decorating, and the obligatory events, it is easy to lose ourselves in the chaos and forget to enjoy this special time of year. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed.

Hippocrates said, “Let food be thy medicine.”  It is true that the healthiest people are those with the widest variety of nutrients and optimally functioning digestion. I prioritize feeding my children a variety of seasonal vegetables and fruit as well as hormone-free proteins most of the time. Our family has a rule that we taste […]