Caption Watching my 2-year-old granddaughter take swimming lessons reminds me that some of the most important life skills begin at a very young age. Some days she's tired from a full day of activities and doesn't always want to participate. But on this day, she surprised us. She listene

I recently tried this new ice cream shop, Whits. Since I’m not a very big adventurous ice cream eater, vanilla with hot fudge, whipped cream and cherry on top hit the spot. #icecream #cherryontop #vanillaicecream #icecreamlover #summertreats

A chef created this hamburger bowl, it looked so good I decided to try it. I didn’t expect too much but boy was I wrong. Everything was really good, especially the oven-crisped sweet potatoes. I can’t wait to try it again! #healthyeats #hamburgerbowl #healthjourney #goodeats #quickm

One thing about me... when I walk into @Ollie's, before I leave, I’m going to check the book section. The other day, I stopped by the Vicksburg, MS store and found five books, and not one of them cost more than $4.99. Building a personal library, finding books at these prices always feels li

If it wasn't plain or vanilla bean, I wasn't interested. Then I visited this little bakery in Vicksburg, MS, owned by a young entrepreneur and decided to try their strawberry cheesecake. One bite changed my mind. Since then, I've branched out a little. I still love the classics,

A couple of years ago, I was browsing a natural herb shop when this book caught my attention. I had never heard of it before, but the color and title, Look up, girl! caught my attention and I picked it up and purchased. I bought it because I thought it might be a good source of encouragement. Si

There are mornings when I enjoy cooking breakfast at home, and then there are mornings like this one. It was just before noon on a Saturday, and I wasn't in the mood to cook. Waffle House was only a few minutes away, so I ordered one of my favorites: hash browns scattered with onions, tomato

Every now and then, if a book really resonates with me, I'll buy the workbook too. Reading gives me knowledge, but the workbook challenges me to slow down, really think, and apply what I've learned. I'm realizing personal growth doesn't always come from finishing a book. It’s

Every trip has its essentials, and these are mine. My backpack carries a lot of what I need without weighing me down. Comfortable shoes remind me that there's usually a lot of walking ahead. My Kindle means I never have to wonder what I'll read next, and my notebook and pen are there bec

This is just a short stack of my book collection. They don’t fit into one category and neither do I. Some mornings or before bed, a page from Jesus Calling is what I need. I am trying to incorporate it into my daily routine to help me stay grounded. Some of my books challenge me to think differe

Having a home library was a common discussion between my friend and I. We saw so many different versions. We talked about cozy chairs in the corners, warm lighting and sipping on our favorite beverage while allowing the words of a book to take us to a different world. She brought her dream t

There’s something special about childhood memories that begin with the simplest moments. A blanket, favorite movie, snacks and cousins together. Years from now, they probably won’t remember this movie night or any other movies they’ve watched together. But they will always remember how it felt t

On my last morning in Mexico, I woke up and walked to the beach before people started to wake up. Everything felt still. The only sounds were the waves and the breeze. I looked up and saw the sun breaking through the clouds. I don’t remember exactly what I was thinking in the moment, but I re

I dreamed about my dad. I never actually saw him, but somehow I knew he was there. It reminded me that love doesn't disappear when someone is gone. It changes. It becomes memories, strength, and the quiet ways they continue to shape who we are. Maybe someone else needed this reminder toda

Toddlers always have their own agendas, moving on their own time. Mom says, Say cheese”, baby girl does nothing. No movement, no emotion, no nothing. Babygirl is still breastfed and her word for nursing is “Nap.” When mom says want nap, babygirl lit up and followed every direction like a pro. Mo

When asked what his new sneakers were called, he proudly said “balance beams.” Needless to say, New Balance has been renamed at his house. These are the moments I pray I never forget. The innocence, the confidence, the joy that only children can bring. #NewBalance #unfiltered #toddlers

There’s something about being above the clouds that makes things seem quieter, simpler. Sometimes I think God gives us moments like this just to remind us that beauty still exists as the day turns to night. When was the last time you stopped to notice something beautiful. #faithjourney

The pictures tell a story. A story of letting go, uncertainty and learning to see myself differently. There was a time when I never imagined my hair journey would look like this. I’ve had long locs, worn short cuts, watch bald spots appear, disappear and reappear. And I’ve had moments of wond