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Welcome. I had the idea of writing a blog and joining the blogasphere after the birth of my first child, Sweet Pea. Then after she turned 1, we found out my second daughter, Pipsqueak, was on the way. So, my oldest is now 3 and my youngest is 16 months old. So, I'm just now getting around to tackling this dormant idea. Inititally, I wanted to write on Motherhood. I've been writing ideas down on scraps of paper, but a recent cookbook catapulted me into action. I want to write about food?! I'm the most unlikely food blogger or foodie. In fact, some would still call me a picky eater with a childlike palette. I went to the library with my two children in tow. April Crossman at The Power of Mom's wrote about having a book on hold for yourself when you make a trip to the library. I was so excited to spend time with Clifford and Spot one morning because I got an email from the library that my copy of Giada De Laurentiis new book, "Feel Good Food" was waiting for me in the hold stacks. Yippee! Come on kids, "Let's Go to the Library!" I was genuinely eager to learn even more new recipes and be inspired by beautiful food photography. When I got home and poured over the content and some of her lifestyle suggestions I felt overwhelmed. Her book is full of beautiful food ideas, nutrition, hair, nail, and skin care regimes while prioritizing spending quality time with family and friends. Giada's tips for a healthy happy womanhood seem a tad out of reach in my life. What if I'm not a Food Network star? My goal with this blog is to feel good period. I figure that even if I just get half of these recipes and lifestyle suggestions I will feel better. 
I also think that as women we can help other women. I used to yearn to be a Mom, in part to join the sorority of other Moms. I think I envisioned us sunbathing at the pool and park play dates without all the work and responsibility that goes into taking care of an actual dependent! I see women in the trenches arm in arm lifting each-other up with fervent prayer. I wonder doesn't every Mom struggle with time, motivation, and money for self-care? We know it's important, but we aren't sure how to get there. I hope you will join me in my journey of cooking, learning, laughing and writing. As a Christian woman, I hope to leave my daughters with wisdom in living well by cherishing God's word in their hearts and encourage them to pursue a relationship with Jesus. As a Mom, they are watching what and how I prioritize and I want to teach them to live a life of what my late Great Uncle Putnam Flint described as having a copious abundance.
I also think that as women we can help other women. I used to yearn to be a Mom, in part to join the sorority of other Moms. I think I envisioned us sunbathing at the pool and park play dates without all the work and responsibility that goes into taking care of an actual dependent! I see women in the trenches arm in arm lifting each-other up with fervent prayer. I wonder doesn't every Mom struggle with time, motivation, and money for self-care? We know it's important, but we aren't sure how to get there. I hope you will join me in my journey of cooking, learning, laughing and writing. As a Christian woman, I hope to leave my daughters with wisdom in living well by cherishing God's word in their hearts and encourage them to pursue a relationship with Jesus. As a Mom, they are watching what and how I prioritize and I want to teach them to live a life of what my late Great Uncle Putnam Flint described as having a copious abundance. 