You guys know there’s never a dull moment around You guys know there’s never a dull moment around here and I’m always bringing you along the ride for the fun stuff 🤪 This one’s personal. 

Between marriage, motherhood, and life with a very full house, I’ve learned how easy it is to take care of everyone else and quietly forget yourself. Lately, I’ve been making small, intentional choices to change that, and starting a GLP-1 medication is one of them. 

I gave my husband five kids, it’s time to give ME my body back! Like with everything else, I’ll be sharing this journey honestly, gently, and in my own way. I’m excited, a little nervous, and grateful to be in a place where choosing myself feels possible again.

Here’s to choosing ourselves with a little more grace 🤍

#momlife #selfcare #glp1 #weightlossjourney
Life lately ✨ 1. First time I’ve been outside Life lately ✨

1. First time I’ve been outside all week ❄️
2. Most of the time I’m grocery shopping to feed my family. This time I’m grocery shopping just to feed me ❤️
3. We got so much snow last weekend Rainbow’s little legs were buried 🤣🐾
4. I became a first-time basketball mom this year and love it (but not more than being a football mom, of course 🤪) 
5. Bob maintenance ✂️ I get a trim about every 6-8 weeks! 
6. Ace turning 8 kicked off birthday season in our household with lots of back-to-back bdays coming up 🥳
7. I find myself drinking less coffee and more smoothies these days, and I love that for me! 
8. Savannah’s hair has grown so much. I cannot believe she’ll turn two this month 🥹
9. The boys have been making a blanket fort in the living room almost every weekend 😂 I don’t even blame them 
10. PROUD BASKETBALL MOM 🏀😆 Seeing how hard they work brings me so much joy 🥲 
11. Finally making my health a priority 🙏🏽
12. Catching up with a good friend over good food, good drinks, and good vibes is my definition of a good time 💕🥂
13. Went to @houseofcreolecolumbus for brunch for the first time, got a Seafood Omelette, and it did NOT disappoint 🤤🦀
14. Yoga has now become a part of morning routine. I don’t feel like myself without it 😌
15. Happy Black History Month & HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY HUSBAND 🎂❤️✊🏽
Instead of keeping the peace, I’ve simply starte Instead of keeping the peace, I’ve simply started protecting mine, and I love it here ❤️

#growth #peace #boundaries #selfcare
Here’s the truth you need to hear: withdrawal is Here’s the truth you need to hear: withdrawal is a choice. The most regulated, self-respecting thing you can learn to do when that happens is: 

• stop auditioning for understanding 
• stop overexplaining 
• stop chasing reconciliation
• stop managing other people’s emotions
• stop reopening wounds just to prove you’re “loving” 

Jesus modeled for us that once you’ve shown up honestly, clearly, and with care, the rest isn’t yours to fix.

“For we are each responsible for our own conduct.” — Galatians‬ ‭6‬:‭5‬ ‭

Unfortunately, most of the time, what usually happens next is people may act like nothing happened, or reach out casually without addressing it, or frame the distance as YOU pulling away.

But let the truth stand on its own. Let your nervous system settle. Go live your life. Because there’s a quiet strength in not chasing, not correcting, not proving. 

Here’s three scriptures that’s encouraged me:

1️⃣ “A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion.” — Proverbs 18:2

2️⃣ “If possible, to the best of your ability, live at peace with all people. Don’t try to get revenge for yourselves, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath.” — Romans‬ ‭12‬:‭18-19‬ ‭

3️⃣ “Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life.” — Proverbs‬ ‭4‬:‭23‬ ‭

Bottom line, let people choose you…or not. Happy Monday Yall ❤️

#boundaries #peace #faith #christian #momsofinstagram
This is your reminder that God is still in control This is your reminder that God is still in control.

Even with everything going on right now in politics. In the news. In the economy. In our neighborhoods. In LIFE.

Here are some scriptures getting me through: 

1️⃣ “Be still, and know that I am God!”
‭‭— Psalms‬ ‭46‬:‭10‬ ‭‬‬

2️⃣ “Weeping may endure for a night, But joy comes in the morning.” — Psalms‬ ‭30‬:‭5‬ ‭

3️⃣ “Give your burdens to the Lord, and he will take care of you…” — Psalms‬ ‭55‬:‭22‬ ‭

4️⃣ “Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.” — Philippians‬ ‭4‬:‭6‬ ‭

5️⃣ “So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today.” — Matthew‬ ‭6‬:‭34‬ ‭‬‬

6️⃣ “Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding.” — Proverbs‬ ‭3‬:‭5‬ ‭NLT‬‬

7️⃣ “What shall we say about such wonderful things as these? If God is for us, who can ever be against us?” — Romans‬ ‭8‬:‭31‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Feel free to take what you need. Happy Wednesday yall ❤️

#faith #trustgod #encouragement #christian #christianmom
Something honestly died in me the day I realized w Something honestly died in me the day I realized who and WHO’s I am. I know I will never be the same. 

#peace #boundaries #alignment #personalgrowth #momlife
Hear me when I say this: compassion doesn’t requ Hear me when I say this: compassion doesn’t require self-abandonment.

I realized I had been so considerate of others that I forgot to consider myself. That’s something I’m no longer willing to do.

#empath #boundaries #personalgrowth
Protecting my peace and my energy 😌 #peace #pe Protecting my peace and my energy 😌

#peace #peaceofmind #boundaries #intentionalliving
Kicking off the new year with new boundaries 🌿 Kicking off the new year with new boundaries 🌿

1️⃣ Slowing Down My Availability 
2️⃣ Sharing Less Information 
3️⃣ Honoring My Capacity 
4️⃣ Saying “No” Without A Long Explanation 
5️⃣ Choosing What Brings Me Peace 

Feel free to take what you need, loves! Happy New Year 🥂✨ 

#boundaries #newyear #momlife
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How to Make Your Home Smell Like Spring

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Spring is in the air and there’s no better way to usher in the season than with a spring stovetop simmer! 

I love creating simmer pot recipes with seasonal notes. Today, I’ll be sharing three easy simmers that will make your house smell like spring! 

How To Make A Spring 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 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!

Related: 3 Fall Pot Simmers That’ll Make Your Whole House Smell Nice And Cozy

3 Stovetop Simmers for Spring

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

Lemon Spice 

The aroma is warm, inviting, and fresh. Perfect for a lazy Saturday afternoon.

Ingredients: 

  • 2 lemons, sliced 
  • 1 bunch of fresh mint
  • 1 bunch of fresh rosemary
  • 2 cinnamon sticks

Spring Has Sprung

The aroma is earthy, clean, and sweet. It’s my favorite pot recipe to simmer while spring cleaning.  

Ingredients: 

  • 2 lemons, sliced
  • 2 sprigs of rosemary 
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract 

Easter Sunday

This stovetop recipe is the perfect detox to refresh your home. The aroma is light, fresh, and soothing! 

Ingredients: 

  • 2 limes, sliced 
  • 1 lemon, sliced 
  • 1 bunch of fresh mint
  • 3-4 sprigs of thyme

Which spring combination are you simmering first? Share your spring stovetop simmers with me on Instagram!

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You guys know there’s never a dull moment around You guys know there’s never a dull moment around here and I’m always bringing you along the ride for the fun stuff 🤪 This one’s personal. 

Between marriage, motherhood, and life with a very full house, I’ve learned how easy it is to take care of everyone else and quietly forget yourself. Lately, I’ve been making small, intentional choices to change that, and starting a GLP-1 medication is one of them. 

I gave my husband five kids, it’s time to give ME my body back! Like with everything else, I’ll be sharing this journey honestly, gently, and in my own way. I’m excited, a little nervous, and grateful to be in a place where choosing myself feels possible again.

Here’s to choosing ourselves with a little more grace 🤍

#momlife #selfcare #glp1 #weightlossjourney
Life lately ✨ 1. First time I’ve been outside Life lately ✨

1. First time I’ve been outside all week ❄️
2. Most of the time I’m grocery shopping to feed my family. This time I’m grocery shopping just to feed me ❤️
3. We got so much snow last weekend Rainbow’s little legs were buried 🤣🐾
4. I became a first-time basketball mom this year and love it (but not more than being a football mom, of course 🤪) 
5. Bob maintenance ✂️ I get a trim about every 6-8 weeks! 
6. Ace turning 8 kicked off birthday season in our household with lots of back-to-back bdays coming up 🥳
7. I find myself drinking less coffee and more smoothies these days, and I love that for me! 
8. Savannah’s hair has grown so much. I cannot believe she’ll turn two this month 🥹
9. The boys have been making a blanket fort in the living room almost every weekend 😂 I don’t even blame them 
10. PROUD BASKETBALL MOM 🏀😆 Seeing how hard they work brings me so much joy 🥲 
11. Finally making my health a priority 🙏🏽
12. Catching up with a good friend over good food, good drinks, and good vibes is my definition of a good time 💕🥂
13. Went to @houseofcreolecolumbus for brunch for the first time, got a Seafood Omelette, and it did NOT disappoint 🤤🦀
14. Yoga has now become a part of morning routine. I don’t feel like myself without it 😌
15. Happy Black History Month & HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY HUSBAND 🎂❤️✊🏽
Instead of keeping the peace, I’ve simply starte Instead of keeping the peace, I’ve simply started protecting mine, and I love it here ❤️

#growth #peace #boundaries #selfcare
Here’s the truth you need to hear: withdrawal is Here’s the truth you need to hear: withdrawal is a choice. The most regulated, self-respecting thing you can learn to do when that happens is: 

• stop auditioning for understanding 
• stop overexplaining 
• stop chasing reconciliation
• stop managing other people’s emotions
• stop reopening wounds just to prove you’re “loving” 

Jesus modeled for us that once you’ve shown up honestly, clearly, and with care, the rest isn’t yours to fix.

“For we are each responsible for our own conduct.” — Galatians‬ ‭6‬:‭5‬ ‭

Unfortunately, most of the time, what usually happens next is people may act like nothing happened, or reach out casually without addressing it, or frame the distance as YOU pulling away.

But let the truth stand on its own. Let your nervous system settle. Go live your life. Because there’s a quiet strength in not chasing, not correcting, not proving. 

Here’s three scriptures that’s encouraged me:

1️⃣ “A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion.” — Proverbs 18:2

2️⃣ “If possible, to the best of your ability, live at peace with all people. Don’t try to get revenge for yourselves, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath.” — Romans‬ ‭12‬:‭18-19‬ ‭

3️⃣ “Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life.” — Proverbs‬ ‭4‬:‭23‬ ‭

Bottom line, let people choose you…or not. Happy Monday Yall ❤️

#boundaries #peace #faith #christian #momsofinstagram
This is your reminder that God is still in control This is your reminder that God is still in control.

Even with everything going on right now in politics. In the news. In the economy. In our neighborhoods. In LIFE.

Here are some scriptures getting me through: 

1️⃣ “Be still, and know that I am God!”
‭‭— Psalms‬ ‭46‬:‭10‬ ‭‬‬

2️⃣ “Weeping may endure for a night, But joy comes in the morning.” — Psalms‬ ‭30‬:‭5‬ ‭

3️⃣ “Give your burdens to the Lord, and he will take care of you…” — Psalms‬ ‭55‬:‭22‬ ‭

4️⃣ “Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.” — Philippians‬ ‭4‬:‭6‬ ‭

5️⃣ “So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today.” — Matthew‬ ‭6‬:‭34‬ ‭‬‬

6️⃣ “Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding.” — Proverbs‬ ‭3‬:‭5‬ ‭NLT‬‬

7️⃣ “What shall we say about such wonderful things as these? If God is for us, who can ever be against us?” — Romans‬ ‭8‬:‭31‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Feel free to take what you need. Happy Wednesday yall ❤️

#faith #trustgod #encouragement #christian #christianmom
Something honestly died in me the day I realized w Something honestly died in me the day I realized who and WHO’s I am. I know I will never be the same. 

#peace #boundaries #alignment #personalgrowth #momlife
Hear me when I say this: compassion doesn’t requ Hear me when I say this: compassion doesn’t require self-abandonment.

I realized I had been so considerate of others that I forgot to consider myself. That’s something I’m no longer willing to do.

#empath #boundaries #personalgrowth
Protecting my peace and my energy 😌 #peace #pe Protecting my peace and my energy 😌

#peace #peaceofmind #boundaries #intentionalliving
Kicking off the new year with new boundaries 🌿 Kicking off the new year with new boundaries 🌿

1️⃣ Slowing Down My Availability 
2️⃣ Sharing Less Information 
3️⃣ Honoring My Capacity 
4️⃣ Saying “No” Without A Long Explanation 
5️⃣ Choosing What Brings Me Peace 

Feel free to take what you need, loves! Happy New Year 🥂✨ 

#boundaries #newyear #momlife
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

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