It’s the time of year when we’re recovering from holiday celebrating. Slowing down and regrouping. Maybe pulling in and resting from activity, or organizing and streamlining after a time of bounty. Whatever your tendencies after the winter holidays, whatever the weather where you are, there’s something to be said for incorporating a bit of “cozy”… Keep Reading
Paleo Huevos Rancheros {New Year’s Brunch}
The first time I tried this meal, I was in an airport with my daughter, flying to visit my grandma. That trip was emotionally difficult, and this breakfast was a surprising spot of comfort in an unexpected place. Sharing it with my girl, encouraging each other as we navigated relationship and heartache, was a small… Keep Reading
Make room in your hearts…
Over and over again the phrase about Mary from scripture strikes me: “And she treasured up all these things, and kept them in her heart.”\ (Luke 2:19, NIV) This truly is heart-centered hospitality. I want to be a woman who makes room in my heart for the things that matter… for the things… Keep Reading
Pfeffernusse | Grain-Free Christmas Cookies
Merry Christmas!!! I hope this Christmas morning finds you snug with those you love, rejoicing in the greatest gift we’ve ever received… the salvation and redemption of our hearts and minds through the welcome of Jesus. (And I hope there are cookies!) If you don’t know Him personally, it’s my prayer that… Keep Reading
Cocoa Party
One of our favorite Christmas traditions is throwing a caroling and hot cocoa party. There’s something so magical (and amusing!) about getting people together who don’t normally perform in public, feeding everyone sugar, and singing our hearts out to celebrate the coming of the King! (Scroll below for a free printable Christmas party invitation!)… Keep Reading
Receiving Hospitality (and Frangipane Grain-Free Apple Tart)
I’ve been traveling recently and seeing old friends. I’ve also had the privilege of photographing clients whose weddings I captured, and it’s an incredible experience to watch so many couples we saw come together, now growing together as spouses and parents. My girl traveled with me, and we’ve been receiving hospitality that amazes me. We’ve… Keep Reading
Thankfulness in Letting Go
It’s the week of Thanksgiving, and there is almost always something to be thankful for. Especially in the west, we have roofs over our heads, food on our tables, and resources running over for what we “need.” But what what about when we aren’t “feeling it?” What do we do when we have expectations that… Keep Reading
Feeding Joy (and a Thanksgiving idea round-up!)
Am I the only one who can get a bit grumpy gloomy a pain in the neck melancholy when things aren’t how I hope for the holidays? I had a little heart-check this week and I’m climbing out of my whiny state (I’m going to be missing a couple kiddos this Thanksgiving), and I’m… Keep Reading
Dairy-Free Pumpkin Custard Baked in the Shell
Some say it’s closer to how the first settlers in the US might have made what we now call pumpkin pie. I’m not sure if that’s true or not, but this dairy-free pumpkin custard is so pretty baked in the pumpkin shell and is also gluten-free, Paleo-friendly, and delicious. We made it for our neighbors… Keep Reading
Pumpkin Spice Latte Smoothie
I do realize the masses started on pumpkin spice madness practically in August, but I’m just beginning to feel a nip in the air and a hint at “real autumn,” so this week finally felt right to create a pumpkin spice latte smoothie. This one is thick and tangy, and kind of tastes like drinking… Keep Reading
“Bulletproof” Bone Broth Latte
In an effort to dive into this winter season healthier (and honestly, with some major family events on the horizon, a bit leaner!), I’ve been digging into some concepts I’ve learned from the “Bulletproof” movement as well as some I’ve learned from Whole 30 principles. This “bulletproof” style bone broth latte incorporates healing, nutrient-dense bone… Keep Reading
Writing Retreat | Heart-Centered Hospitality
For about a year now, I’ve met online twice a month with a group of women who are small-business owners. We use video chat to take turns sharing about an idea, a challenge, or a success in our areas of work. Each of us is a writer, each of us is a Christian, and each… Keep Reading