I am committed to honoring my capacity this year, I am committed to honoring my capacity this year, even if that means disappointing people.

Here’s everything I’m done doing:

❌ Explaining my decisions to feel understood
❌ Shrinking myself to make others comfortable
❌ Feeling guilty after saying no
❌ Needing to be liked to feel loved
❌ Saying “I’m fine” when I’m actually overwhelmed
❌ Doing things out of obligation vs alignment
❌ Living from pressure instead of peace
❌ Confusing kindness with self-abandonment

If you’re on this journey too, hello and welcome 🫶🏽

#newyear #boundaries #peace #personalgrowth #womenempowerment
Not my will, but Yours be done Lord!! 🤍🙌🏽 Not my will, but Yours be done Lord!! 🤍🙌🏽 

#newyear #2026 #faithjourney #christian #christianmom
Ending 2025 with a grateful heart. Truth is, God w Ending 2025 with a grateful heart. Truth is, God was faithful this year when I didn’t have the words, the strength, or the plan 😭😮‍💨🙌🏽

#newyearseve #grateful #godisgood #christian #faithjourney
Right where I was 😭😭 I spent most of my life Right where I was 😭😭 I spent most of my life believing I had to find God.

Seek His face.
Seek first the Kingdom.
Ask, seek, knock.

And when I wasn’t doing any of that, I felt distant, like I was failing at being a His child.

What I’m realizing now is that God was present, patient, and near the whole time. 🥹 Just waiting for me to turn toward Him. 

“Come to Me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” — Matthew 11:28 

So maybe being a child of God isn’t just about finding Him. Maybe it’s also letting yourself be found.

This season feels less like striving and more like surrender. Not because I went back to church or heard the perfect sermon, but because God met me right where I was. In the middle of my pain, my overwhelm, my busy life. 

And He can do the same for you! 

#godisgood #christian #christianmom #jesuslovesyou #jesussaves
I’m entering 2026 with surrendered hands. This I’m entering 2026 with surrendered hands. 

This past year, God showed me that He doesn’t need my strategy. He’s been faithful in ways I didn’t even know to ask for.

So no big New Year’s resolution.
I’m on whatever God’s on 🙏🏽

“Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us,” — Ephesians‬ ‭3‬:‭20‬ ‭

#newyear #peace #faithjourney #christian #momlife
This felt vulnerable to share, but I wanted to do This felt vulnerable to share, but I wanted to do it anyway.

The truth is, some days, the only reason I keep going is because I know God isn’t finished yet. 🙏🏽

“He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion.” — Philippians 1:6 

#faithjourney #christian #christianmom #womenoffaith #inspiration
They may not grow up to remember every single gift They may not grow up to remember every single gift under the tree, but I’m hoping they’ll always remember this 😋 It’s kind of become a little tradition around here. This year was Savannah’s first 🥰🥞🦌

Happy Holidays, everyone!! ❤️ 

#christmas #breakfast #family #momlife #traditions
On this Christmas Eve, I’ve been thinking about On this Christmas Eve, I’ve been thinking about the birth and life of Jesus.

He came with a clear purpose, and that purpose required boundaries.

Not to protect His comfort, but to protect His calling.

He withdrew.
He disappointed people.
He said “no” (even to good ideas), so He could say yes to what the Father asked of Him.

I’m learning that boundaries aren’t about pushing people away. They’re about pushing us closer to what God is doing in and through us.

Maybe our blessings really are attached to our boundaries. 

Happy CHRISTmas Eve! 

#christmas #boundaries #christian #womenoffaith #momlife
Christmas came early!! ☺️🎉🎄 I love every Christmas came early!! ☺️🎉🎄 I love everything inside this partnership gift box I just received from @marketdistrict. These seasoned essentials will definitely come in handy 🥰 

Thank you so much! 

#christmas #GiantEaglePartner
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3 Fall Pot Simmers That’ll Make Your Whole House Smell Nice And Cozy

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Autumn leaves, pumpkin spice, and apple cider. These are some of my favorite Fall things. I also love a house that smells like Fall too!

Stovetop simmers are cheap and easy to make, and they’re a great way to cozy up your house without using plugins or burning a thousand candles. 

After spending several hours in my kitchen, today, I’m sharing my favorite stovetop simmers that’ll make your house smell like Fall!

Related: How to Make Your House Smell Like Christmas (Without Candles!)

How to Make A Stovetop Simmer

A stovetop simmer is so easy to make you’ll wish you’ve been doing this all year long. Add some simple ingredients to a pot of water or juice and simmer away! 

Bring your ingredients to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. It won’t be long before the aroma fills up your entire home!

3 Stovetop Simmers for Fall 

Cozy up your home with these Fall combinations! Grab your favorite pot or Dutch Oven (this is the one I have) and start simmering.

Apple Cinnamon Spice

This is my go-to every Sunday! It smells like there’s an apple pie in the oven.

Ingredients: 

  • 3 cups water, apple juice, or apple cider 
  • 1 apple, sliced thin
  • 3 cinnamon sticks 
  • 1 tbsp nutmeg
  • 2 tbsp whole cloves 
  • 1 tbsp vanilla

First Day Of Fall

This stovetop simmer is warm, cozy, inviting, and has all the Fall feels. It’s perfect for every day while you’re cleaning, cooking, or expecting company — they will all think you’re burning a Bath & Body Works candle!

Ingredients:

  • 3 cups water 
  • 1 orange, sliced
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 2 tbsp whole cloves
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • ½ tsp nutmeg

Vanilla Pumpkin

I wanted to create a stovetop simmer that’s a little more traditional for Fall. This Vanilla Pumpkin combination is just that! Although, it’s not as visually appealing as the other two simmers, it smells like fresh pumpkin donuts — just please don’t eat it!

Ingredients: 

  • 3 cups water
  • 1 ½ tbsp pumpkin spice 
  • 1 tbsp nutmeg
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 tbsp vanilla 
  • 2 tbsp whole cloves 

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I have to say, First Day Of Fall is my favorite simmer!!! The best part about these stovetop simmers is that you can use them over several days! Just refill your pot with water in the morning and throughout the day as needed. 

Are you going to try any of these potpourri recipes this Fall? Share yours with me on Instagram!

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I am committed to honoring my capacity this year, I am committed to honoring my capacity this year, even if that means disappointing people.

Here’s everything I’m done doing:

❌ Explaining my decisions to feel understood
❌ Shrinking myself to make others comfortable
❌ Feeling guilty after saying no
❌ Needing to be liked to feel loved
❌ Saying “I’m fine” when I’m actually overwhelmed
❌ Doing things out of obligation vs alignment
❌ Living from pressure instead of peace
❌ Confusing kindness with self-abandonment

If you’re on this journey too, hello and welcome 🫶🏽

#newyear #boundaries #peace #personalgrowth #womenempowerment
Not my will, but Yours be done Lord!! 🤍🙌🏽 Not my will, but Yours be done Lord!! 🤍🙌🏽 

#newyear #2026 #faithjourney #christian #christianmom
Ending 2025 with a grateful heart. Truth is, God w Ending 2025 with a grateful heart. Truth is, God was faithful this year when I didn’t have the words, the strength, or the plan 😭😮‍💨🙌🏽

#newyearseve #grateful #godisgood #christian #faithjourney
Right where I was 😭😭 I spent most of my life Right where I was 😭😭 I spent most of my life believing I had to find God.

Seek His face.
Seek first the Kingdom.
Ask, seek, knock.

And when I wasn’t doing any of that, I felt distant, like I was failing at being a His child.

What I’m realizing now is that God was present, patient, and near the whole time. 🥹 Just waiting for me to turn toward Him. 

“Come to Me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” — Matthew 11:28 

So maybe being a child of God isn’t just about finding Him. Maybe it’s also letting yourself be found.

This season feels less like striving and more like surrender. Not because I went back to church or heard the perfect sermon, but because God met me right where I was. In the middle of my pain, my overwhelm, my busy life. 

And He can do the same for you! 

#godisgood #christian #christianmom #jesuslovesyou #jesussaves
I’m entering 2026 with surrendered hands. This I’m entering 2026 with surrendered hands. 

This past year, God showed me that He doesn’t need my strategy. He’s been faithful in ways I didn’t even know to ask for.

So no big New Year’s resolution.
I’m on whatever God’s on 🙏🏽

“Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us,” — Ephesians‬ ‭3‬:‭20‬ ‭

#newyear #peace #faithjourney #christian #momlife
This felt vulnerable to share, but I wanted to do This felt vulnerable to share, but I wanted to do it anyway.

The truth is, some days, the only reason I keep going is because I know God isn’t finished yet. 🙏🏽

“He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion.” — Philippians 1:6 

#faithjourney #christian #christianmom #womenoffaith #inspiration
They may not grow up to remember every single gift They may not grow up to remember every single gift under the tree, but I’m hoping they’ll always remember this 😋 It’s kind of become a little tradition around here. This year was Savannah’s first 🥰🥞🦌

Happy Holidays, everyone!! ❤️ 

#christmas #breakfast #family #momlife #traditions
On this Christmas Eve, I’ve been thinking about On this Christmas Eve, I’ve been thinking about the birth and life of Jesus.

He came with a clear purpose, and that purpose required boundaries.

Not to protect His comfort, but to protect His calling.

He withdrew.
He disappointed people.
He said “no” (even to good ideas), so He could say yes to what the Father asked of Him.

I’m learning that boundaries aren’t about pushing people away. They’re about pushing us closer to what God is doing in and through us.

Maybe our blessings really are attached to our boundaries. 

Happy CHRISTmas Eve! 

#christmas #boundaries #christian #womenoffaith #momlife
Christmas came early!! ☺️🎉🎄 I love every Christmas came early!! ☺️🎉🎄 I love everything inside this partnership gift box I just received from @marketdistrict. These seasoned essentials will definitely come in handy 🥰 

Thank you so much! 

#christmas #GiantEaglePartner
#Ad With the kids officially on holiday break, now #Ad With the kids officially on holiday break, now is the perfect time for family movie nights!! Home Alone, Elf, The Grinch — so many great Christmas classics to watch this season. Stock up at @gianteagle on your favorite movie night snacks and treats! 🥰🍿🎄 

#family #momlife #christmas #GiantEaglePartner

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