OKAY, SO. When I found out that the latest and greatest TikTok recipe trend was baked oats, I was a little… well, if I’m honest, peeved. I mean… I’ve been making baked oats for years. And it’s really not rocket science. Honestly, ask my husband: the amount of oatmeal I consume is pretty absurd. If …
Ah, winter. It’s never been my favourite season; I’m not gonna lie. I’ve never liked outdoor sports of any kind, I despise being cold, it takes a bit more effort to go for runs/walks, and, well, it’s not cottage season. However, if there’s one thing I like about winter, it’s the excuse to cozy up …
Smoothie Bowls. They’re a mood… but they can be hard to perfect. I love smoothie bowls for breakfast, or even lunch. And it’s funny, because I often crave them in the winter… is that weird? My ideal day of food would be a cozy oatmeal bowl topped with peanut butter, cinnamon, and chopped apple in …
Trigger Warning: This post will discuss weight to some degree, though I do not discuss specific numbers. This post also discusses menstrual cycles. I do not intend to trigger and refrain from using what I believe to be triggering language, but please do not read if you are easily triggered at this time. It’s almost …
My husband and I are 6 months into marriage. We’re 24 and 22 years old with no kids and work-from-home jobs after long distance. We certainly can’t speak to married life with kids – although I do know that that will, God willing, change our schedules, the amount of time we have for one-on-one dates …
When I was a kid, I thought the only “dinner options” were the ones my mom made. Can you relate?So, like, everyone had spaghetti or flour tortilla-with-ground-beef tacos or chicken, rice, and broccoli or lasagna or roast beef or one of the many other delicious meals my mom made. As a foodie and cookbook fanatic …
“”I have the right to do anything,” you say–but not everything is beneficial. “I have the right to do anything”–but I will not be mastered by anything.” 1 Corinthians 6:12 One of my favourite projects in my undergrad was an essay on this chapter of Paul’s letters to the Corinthians. This particular part has always …
I was taking a nap after church today when I found myself with a notebook and pen in front of me. Before I knew it, the word “Loved” was written on the page. Writing it had felt involuntary, and reading it made me feel really doubtful. Loved. Did I know that I was loved? Believe …
In honour of my first day at a new job for a company I am thrilled to represent and work for, I thought I would share the lunch I brought today. It was delicious, filling, quick, and easy. Dairy-free and vegetarian, and well-rounded in carbs for lasting energy, and protein and fat for satiety. And, …
I toyed for a while with what I wanted to call this series. “Pursuing” a selfless marriage? No. “Cultivating?” Not it. LIVING. That’s it. You see, the other two words insinuate that my marriage to Johnny isn’t blissful without any of the lessons. Because it is, because of how much we love each other. It …