Be a Cheerful Giver

Giving can bring the scariest monsters within us to life. Ask someone to drop their contribution and they’re immediately offended. "Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over…" (Luke 6:30) God views giving as second nature. He gives continuously, especially when we don’t deserve it. He … Continue reading Be a Cheerful Giver

Healthy Easy Dinners: Stuffed Sweet Potato

I've recently realized my husbands obsession with sweet potatoes. After planning a meal for every night of the week, I've learned to get creative. Checkout this exciting recipe that is completely open to substitutions and additions. Ingredients Large sweet potato 1 lb of turkey (or meat substitute of choice) 1/2 tsp chipotle chili powder 1/2 … Continue reading Healthy Easy Dinners: Stuffed Sweet Potato

Healthy Easy Dinners: Turkey Skillet

I am all for Pinterest recipes, but let's be honest. They don't always turn out like the picture. However, this super simple skillet turned out perfectly and allowed for my own little additions and substitutions. Ingredients 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 lb lean ground turkey 1 tsp clove garlic 1/2 onions, diced (optional) 1/2 … Continue reading Healthy Easy Dinners: Turkey Skillet

Best Marriage Advice I’ve Ever Received

When you get married, everyone around you has an experience they want to share. Some are a little odd, many show an entire new side of your friends and others are just amazing. Of all the great words of wisdom my friends and family have shared, one always remains the best. Keep God first always. … Continue reading Best Marriage Advice I’ve Ever Received

5 Things I’ve Learned in My first Month as Mrs. Z

Although it may sound cliché, I'm proud to celebrate my 30 day anniversary as Mrs. Z. It's even more awesome than I expected. There's always someone to laugh at my lame jokes. There's someone who loves (almost) everything that I make. And there's finally a real reason for me to keep my room clean (sorry … Continue reading 5 Things I’ve Learned in My first Month as Mrs. Z

The Power of Vulnerability

I'm not usually big on TED Talks or listening to a speaker for 20 minutes. But a friend shared a video with me that really hits the nail on the head of what vulnerability means. "What made them vulnerable, made them beautiful. It was necessary." - Brene Brown As Brene explains in the video, vulnerability is … Continue reading The Power of Vulnerability