
With the issue of abortion being so prevalent right now I wanted to share a story that is very significant to me. About 25 years ago a mother I look up to now, was pregnant with her second born. She started out her pregnancy like any other. The excitement of a newborn on the…
*Want to preface this by pointing out that I’m not condemning using these AT ALL. If you do use them and choose too, that’s great! This is sharing to fellow moms that see it, are overwhelmed by it, and feel pressured to use it by comparison. •My 2 year old has learned the most…
Did someone say vacation?! I can’t believe it’s already that time of year again for spring breaks and vacation trips. We usually visit the ocean every year this month but our plans changed and so we are doing a quick Disney trip instead. It will be fun! I had planned to wear these 2…
Wow! I can’t believe Christmas is just 3 days away! So crazy to think we’re almost there. I always love having a little hair and makeup done for opening Christmas present first thing on Christmas morning, so here’s 3 do’s just for that! Merry Christmas! Xoxo, Shantel

Laying in bed cuddled up with a sick little boy. It’s in these moments that being a mom is hard. I can choose to be caring, nurturing, patient. Or I can lash out, feel angry that he’s my responsibility, and go drown my sorrows out in junk food.But at the end of the day,…
Today is Thanksgiving Day. A day that we intentionally stop to remember all the “things” that we are grateful for in life. While sometimes it can be looked over or seen as cliché, its a day that matters because thankfulness replaces so many of our problems. Really! When we focus on how much God…
My closet in the fall is chalked full of flannel tops and button-ups. I love all the plaids, patterns, and textures they give to an outfit. And I love being able to stretch those t-shirt dresses a little further into autumn. (I’ve linked my dress in other colors as well as multiple plaids and…

If you follow me on Instagram, it’s no secret that I love Liam & Company when it comes to clothes shopping and supporting small businesses. I love that they always have items that are trending, great options when it comes to modesty, and are all fairly budget-friendly. So, with cool weather fast approaching, I…
Blessing- a beneficial thing for which one is grateful It’s a beautiful word. It’s a term found many times in the Bible and it’s applied different ways too The first way I want to talk about is: God blessing us: God can bless us materially and provide things like clothes and food for us.…