I felt led to share this because the reality is, f I felt led to share this because the reality is, for a lot of people, the holidays are a tough time. If you’ve been feeling guilty for wanting to sit Thanksgiving out, you don’t need a dramatic excuse. You need a clean, respectful boundary that protects your peace without creating unnecessary conflict.

They may be disappointed, but disappointment is not disrespect. Time and time again, Jesus modeled for us that you can love your people and still have boundaries. 

You don’t need to justify.
You do not need to over-explain.
You do not need to lie. 
You do not need to defend.

So let your “yes” be yes, and your “no” be no. (Matthew 5:37)

#thanksgiving #family #boundaries #personalgrowth #bibletruth
The holiday season brings joy, but it also brings The holiday season brings joy, but it also brings noise, pressure, and expectations.

Before you say yes to all the things this season brings, ask yourself: 

• Am I saying yes because I don’t want to disappoint someone?
• Do I actually have the time, energy, or finances for this?

God never designed us to carry everyone else’s expectations. You can love your family AND honor your capacity this season. Jesus did. (John 7:6)

Save this if it helps. 
Share this with a friend who needs the words ❤️ 

— Dani

#holidays #thanksgiving #family #jesus #christianwomen #boundaries
Thank God for sweater weather. My favorite 🥰🍂🌤️

“To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven:… — Ecclesiastes‬ ‭3‬:‭1‬ ‭

#sundays #church #modeststyle #sweaterweather #momsover30
Our family movie nights will never be the same!! 🥹 Thank you so much @gianteagle for the gifts ❤️🍿 #GiantEaglePartner #movienight #family
Tis’ the Season for saving money on groceries!! Tis’ the Season for saving money on groceries!! @gianteagle has lowered prices on over 300 key grocery staples from now through the end of the year! Head to your local store to see what’s on sale this week and beyond ❤️🙌🏽🛒 

#GiantEaglePartner #groceries #family #momlife #savemoney
I love how God used something as simple as a puzzl I love how God used something as simple as a puzzle to bring His word to life:

“And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love Him...” - Romans 8:28

And to show me what trusting Him with all the pieces of my life actually looks like:

“I know the plans I have in mind for you, declares the LORD; they are plans for peace, not disaster, to give you a future filled with hope.” - Jeremiah 29:11

I’m learning that His timing is better. His plans are better. His will is better. And He’s not done assembling me yet 🙌🏽❤️🙏🏽

#faith #christian #jesus #trustgod #godisgood
Because one thing I’m not afraid to do is go to Because one thing I’m not afraid to do is go to war with the enemy over my children!! I’m gone cover them each and every day because prayer works 🙏🏽❤️🚌

“Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from him.” - Psalms‬ ‭127‬:‭3‬ ‭ 

#momlife #boymom #christianmom #christianliving #prayerworks #jesus
Hi 👋🏽🥰 Lots of new faces around here, so Hi 👋🏽🥰 Lots of new faces around here, so I figured it was time for a little reintroduction! Swipe to read more about where I am, who I’m becoming, and what you can expect from me now.

I grew up hiding my faith because I didn’t want to be known as “the church girl.” That left me craving acceptance and validation in other ways. I strayed, but God is gently drawing me back — calling me to live my faith out loud.

Not as a perfect Christian. Just as a mom of 5, still figuring it out.

“Don’t be conformed to the patterns of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds…” - Romans‬ ‭12‬:‭2‬ ‭

So this space is shifting a little — you’ll still see family life and mom moments, but you’ll also see more scripture, encouragement, modest fashion that’s anything but boring, and glimpses of what it looks like to live a Christ-centered life in the middle of motherhood.

This will be a space where faith feels normal, motherhood feels seen, and you feel encouraged.

If that sounds like something you need, stick around 🫶🏽 And if you’re a mom learning to anchor in God too, drop a ✝️ so I know I’m not alone. ☺️ 

#christian #christianliving #christianmom #momlife #faith #jesus
No kids, just us ❤️ Big thank you to @gianteag No kids, just us ❤️ Big thank you to @gianteagle for giving these tired parents of five a day to ourselves. What a gift to enjoy each other, the game, and a big Buckeyes win over the Nittany Lions! OH...IO 😆🎉🏈🏟️
 
#marriedlife #parents #momanddad #dateday #buckeyes #ohiostate
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What This 4th Of July Weekend Taught Me About Slowing Down and Soaking It In (Literally) 

The 4th of July is always a fun time for us. We usually host our family and friends for a good old American backyard barbecue and light fireworks from the edge of our driveway. But this year looked a little…

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Easy Brownie Sundae I Made for the 4th of July

(That My Kids Devoured Before the Fireworks) We didn’t plan much for the 4th of July this year. Just a little grilling, some water play, and time together as a family — the good stuff. But I woke up that…

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Amazon Christmas Storage Finds

It’s the day after Christmas which means it’s time to start thinking about when to take down all of those Christmas decorations. How fun! No, I’m kidding. The other day, my mom and I were just talking about how taking…

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Let's Get Organized

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Easy Treats to Make for Your Grinch Movie Night

Hey Besties! Tonight, on our Christmas movie bucket list is How The Grinch Stole Christmas. But, instead of just having pizza and popcorn like we normally do, I felt a little inspired to elevate our family movie night with grinch-themed…

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Our Christmas Movie Bucket List

Christmas time is here!! In our house, we  enjoy making popcorn, sipping hot chocolate, and spending lots of time in the living room as a family watching all of our favorite Christmas movies.   From ‘90s holiday classics I grew up…

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10 Easy Christmas Dinner Ideas For A Small Crowd

Main dishes + easy sides to help you create a Christmas menu your family will love!  We all know you can’t have Thanksgiving dinner without a turkey. But what do you make for a small Christmas dinner? Today, I’m sharing…

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Our Bedroom Christmas Decor: Simple Ideas On A Budget!

This year, I decided to put up a Christmas tree in our bedroom. I am a homebody and spend a lot of time here so I wanted to make it look Christmassy for the holiday season!  It’s true that I…

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Simple Dollar Tree DIY Cabinet Wreaths

Take your kitchen Christmas decor to a whole notha’ level.  Adding kitchen cabinet wreaths to my kitchen Christmas decor was the best decision ever! For as long as I can remember, I’ve been wanting to hang small kitchen wreaths on…

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

Scent your whole home with an easy holiday stovetop simmer! I’m a huge fan of holiday scented candles. I just love the warm and cozy scents during this time of year! But let’s face it, candles are expensive.  Even when…

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I felt led to share this because the reality is, f I felt led to share this because the reality is, for a lot of people, the holidays are a tough time. If you’ve been feeling guilty for wanting to sit Thanksgiving out, you don’t need a dramatic excuse. You need a clean, respectful boundary that protects your peace without creating unnecessary conflict.

They may be disappointed, but disappointment is not disrespect. Time and time again, Jesus modeled for us that you can love your people and still have boundaries. 

You don’t need to justify.
You do not need to over-explain.
You do not need to lie. 
You do not need to defend.

So let your “yes” be yes, and your “no” be no. (Matthew 5:37)

#thanksgiving #family #boundaries #personalgrowth #bibletruth
The holiday season brings joy, but it also brings The holiday season brings joy, but it also brings noise, pressure, and expectations.

Before you say yes to all the things this season brings, ask yourself: 

• Am I saying yes because I don’t want to disappoint someone?
• Do I actually have the time, energy, or finances for this?

God never designed us to carry everyone else’s expectations. You can love your family AND honor your capacity this season. Jesus did. (John 7:6)

Save this if it helps. 
Share this with a friend who needs the words ❤️ 

— Dani

#holidays #thanksgiving #family #jesus #christianwomen #boundaries
Thank God for sweater weather. My favorite 🥰🍂🌤️

“To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven:… — Ecclesiastes‬ ‭3‬:‭1‬ ‭

#sundays #church #modeststyle #sweaterweather #momsover30
Our family movie nights will never be the same!! 🥹 Thank you so much @gianteagle for the gifts ❤️🍿 #GiantEaglePartner #movienight #family
Tis’ the Season for saving money on groceries!! Tis’ the Season for saving money on groceries!! @gianteagle has lowered prices on over 300 key grocery staples from now through the end of the year! Head to your local store to see what’s on sale this week and beyond ❤️🙌🏽🛒 

#GiantEaglePartner #groceries #family #momlife #savemoney
I love how God used something as simple as a puzzl I love how God used something as simple as a puzzle to bring His word to life:

“And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love Him...” - Romans 8:28

And to show me what trusting Him with all the pieces of my life actually looks like:

“I know the plans I have in mind for you, declares the LORD; they are plans for peace, not disaster, to give you a future filled with hope.” - Jeremiah 29:11

I’m learning that His timing is better. His plans are better. His will is better. And He’s not done assembling me yet 🙌🏽❤️🙏🏽

#faith #christian #jesus #trustgod #godisgood
Because one thing I’m not afraid to do is go to Because one thing I’m not afraid to do is go to war with the enemy over my children!! I’m gone cover them each and every day because prayer works 🙏🏽❤️🚌

“Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from him.” - Psalms‬ ‭127‬:‭3‬ ‭ 

#momlife #boymom #christianmom #christianliving #prayerworks #jesus
Hi 👋🏽🥰 Lots of new faces around here, so Hi 👋🏽🥰 Lots of new faces around here, so I figured it was time for a little reintroduction! Swipe to read more about where I am, who I’m becoming, and what you can expect from me now.

I grew up hiding my faith because I didn’t want to be known as “the church girl.” That left me craving acceptance and validation in other ways. I strayed, but God is gently drawing me back — calling me to live my faith out loud.

Not as a perfect Christian. Just as a mom of 5, still figuring it out.

“Don’t be conformed to the patterns of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds…” - Romans‬ ‭12‬:‭2‬ ‭

So this space is shifting a little — you’ll still see family life and mom moments, but you’ll also see more scripture, encouragement, modest fashion that’s anything but boring, and glimpses of what it looks like to live a Christ-centered life in the middle of motherhood.

This will be a space where faith feels normal, motherhood feels seen, and you feel encouraged.

If that sounds like something you need, stick around 🫶🏽 And if you’re a mom learning to anchor in God too, drop a ✝️ so I know I’m not alone. ☺️ 

#christian #christianliving #christianmom #momlife #faith #jesus
No kids, just us ❤️ Big thank you to @gianteag No kids, just us ❤️ Big thank you to @gianteagle for giving these tired parents of five a day to ourselves. What a gift to enjoy each other, the game, and a big Buckeyes win over the Nittany Lions! OH...IO 😆🎉🏈🏟️
 
#marriedlife #parents #momanddad #dateday #buckeyes #ohiostate
We hit a huge milestone in our relationship 🥹 1 We hit a huge milestone in our relationship 🥹 17 years together, 13 of those years married, and I thank GOD for keeping us through it all! 

A Christ-centered marriage is possible. ✨ We’re building a partnership grounded in faith, love, and mutual respect. Our marriage isn’t easy, but it isn’t easily broken either.

“A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand back-to-back and conquer. Three are even better, for a triple-braided cord is not easily broken.”
— Ecclesiastes 4:12 (NLT)

We celebrated with a simple date night at home — kids tucked in early (mom & dad life 🤪) — and honestly, it couldn’t have been more perfect 🥂🥰❤️

⬇️ Where my married friends at? How many years are you celebrating? 

#datenight #marriagegoals #marriedlife #anniversary #husbandandwife #blessed #grateful #blacklove #highschoolsweethearts

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