There’s a loud nagging voice in my head that is constantly berating me for not posting more consistently on my blog, on social media, and for not being intentional when it comes to my “online presence”. The voice in my head tells me “you are more than a pregnant mom to be, why can’t you be more . . .
Who will Baby Connelly Be?
This morning, we had our 20 week ultrasound! EEEKKK! Honestly, keeping this a secret for the last 3.5 weeks has been super difficult. But alas, the gender has been confirmed and I am so excited to share that with you! When I was 16 weeks pregnant, Evan and I decided that we wanted to do something . . .
First Trimester Update
I cannot believe how quickly this pregnancy is going by. I am now 16 weeks pregnant which means we’re already almost a month into the second trimester. YAY! I am very grateful to finally be out of the first trimester and to have some of my energy back. It definitely helps that the kids I nanny are . . .
My First Reaction & How We Told Everyone We’re Pregnant!
I am 14 weeks and 2 days today. So now that I am safely exiting my first trimester, I think it’s about time I share with you my reaction story, and how we told everyone. The day I found out I was pregnant was Wednesday, June 26th I woke up and decided, being 4 days late, that I would take a . . .
How to Live Out Proverbs 31 in 2019
Proverbs 31, verses 10-31 tell about a woman which the Bible describes as “the woman who fears the Lord.” These verses are often referenced when talking about expectations for behavior of women of faith and are often viewed as something worth working toward. Some people read Proverbs 31 and get . . .
God Doesn’t Care What I Wear
I feel like it’s been long overdue since we’ve had this discussion, but, well, it’s a hard one to have so if I’m being completely honest, I’ve been avoiding it. I have read my fair share of modesty blog posts and most of them make me want to scream “What I wear is not your business!” at the top of . . .
TOP 10 Podcasts for the Intentional Christian Woman
I love to spend my commutes to work listening to some truth bomb filled, inspiring, and motivating podcasts. When I first started listening to podcasts I had no idea what was out there. And I certainly tried a few before I landed on some that I actually liked. You know, the kind that feels like . . .
Happy Independence Day!
So, Obviously as an American girl, this is one of my favorite holidays, just behind Christmas and Easter. I’m a Christian first, American second, and I am PROUD to be both. On this holiday, you can find me doing the regular American things, like eating hot dogs and hamburgers off the grill, . . .
How to Stay Confident This Swimsuit Season
I don’t know about you, but summer is my favorite! I just love being outside and soaking up some vitamin D and all the fun things that come along with summer. The only part I dread…swimsuit shopping. Whether it was back when I was super small in high school or now that I have grown and gained a few . . .
How to Stop Dehumanizing an Opposing Political Opinion
With all the political talk happening on the internet, it’s so easy to come across those with a viewpoint that is different than yours. It really doesn’t take much searching to find an opposite opinion and to find hate and entitlement regarding that opinion. Honestly, it saddens me to see this . . .