Art of Advocacy: When Faith Buckles
If your faith is buckling, you are feeling drained, burning-out, or empty — this is how to overcome
Want to Bring Freedom to the Exploited (Right Now)?
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RESOURCES To Talk To Kids About Racism
Do you need book ideas to talk with your kids about racism?
Kids Books To Raise World Changers
Gosh, these days I feel like I'm getting books on all sides! There are six of us and between our school stuff, work, responsibilities and especially our interests, we are going through books like crazy! In these stacks are some good books to raise world changers that...
Is Your Welcome Backwards?
It took me awhile before I realized the "Welcome" sign was backwards. Sometimes in our lives we have it backwards too. We find ourselves welcoming ourselves. Welcoming ourselves feels silly when there are others looking for this sign hanging on their doors (or...
SUICIDE Prevention Day: It was Hard Before Coronavirus
Yep, 2020 has been a doozy, but for us, it started before the COVID-19. The first days were tense and full of prayers. The first week was heartbreaking. The first month was incredibly challenging, like pulling someone up a mountain. For those who struggle with...
#KindnessQuest 3.0 Road Trip
Do you love to go on road trips? We just got back from one chock-full of intentional acts of kindness, our #KindnessQuest 3.0! What is a #KindnessQuest? What is a #KindnessQuest? I am glad you asked! Let me tell you how it began. For many years my family has been...
Ten Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started Homeschooling
If you’ve been schooling at home this Spring or considering homeschool for next year because of COVID-19, I am excited for you. And a little scared. As Dickens says, “It was the best of times. It was the worst of times.” One thing for sure is that you have a lot of...
7 Writers of Hope on Racism
This is part of the series, Your Voice on Racism. Do you have a story to share? We need to hear it! Consider submitting it here! ____________________________________________________ (This posts might include affiliate links, which means I could receive a small gift...
Not Every Mama Feels Born to Mom
Not every mama feels born to mom . . . when you want to make a difference in the world and be outside your home but are also a parent.
3 Tips to Be a Peacemaker
When the world is crazy or when we care about something a lot, how do we do advocacy well. Here are three tips to be peacemakers!
Art of Advocacy: When It is Time To Cocoon
I've been writing a lot recently to process what has been going on in the United States. Not only have we been dealing with COVID-19, unemployment and politics, but also something dear to my heart, racism. In my lifetime, the issue of racism has never been brought...
30 Mental Health Apps To Create Safe Spaces
Here are more than 30 mental health apps to help create safe spaces and support in recovery, mental health challenges, and can help you make a difference in your home
What is a Refugee?
What is a refugee? Here are the basics, simply stated, for everyday people who might want to care
Journal Through Change Challenge: Pandemic Processing
Scrolling hours mindlessly through social media. Watching Tiger King (again). Snapped again at the kids because they can’t get their dang school from home project done. You keep hiding in the bathroom. It is 4pm. Your morning coffee has been reheated ten times....
Human Trafficking Meets COVID-19
What is happening with trafficking and the coronavirus? Here are some changes in the anti-trafficking world as human trafficking meets COVID-19.
20 Ways To Love Others During COVID-19
I put together a list of 20 Ways to Love Others During the COVID-19 because I think we need it. From what I can see, we are all a little thrown off-guard, want to help, and aren't sure what to do. *Note, since writing this I've been adding more ideas on how...
10 Ethical Fair Trade Gifts Under $10
Ever have a hard time finding cheap ethically made, sustainable and socially good gifts to give? Check out these 10 ethical fair trade gifts under $10!
Work: Impostor Syndrome Pt.3
Impostor Syndrome Pt.3 Work. I've never worked a 9-5 job. I've never made a paycheck that would keep me afloat. My family, then school, then missions (which was pretty much my family), and then my husband (young love) has always paid most of my bills. I don't...
What types of financial help Are available During the pandemic?
What types of financial help are available during this pandemic? Valentina shares her expertise to empower you to help others and why she cares.
Five Reasons to Keep Voting (Even When Your Candidates Lose)
Voting Matters? Right? Maybe. But here are five reasons to keep voting even when your candidates lose. Does Voting Matter? How many of you feel this way too? Like your vote might not matter? It's okay if you question whether your influence on a ballot (a drop among a...
Roar: Your Voice and Voting
Competition tells us we have no voice. Or that only one of us has a voice.
But we all have a voice. Let’s let it roar.
Rest Becomes A RHYTHM
I want a strong cup of chocolate ice cream and to cuddle in these pillows! I used to enjoy things like this, but I still wouldn't necessarily be able to rest. But after burning out, rest has become a rhythm for me as I live more intentionally. Let's get real: we all...
We Are All Affected By Mental Health
As a coach, I've had to learn a lot about mental health to help people move forward. As an advocate/activist, I've had to learn a lot about brokeness and trauma. As a mom, I've had to learn about behaviors, learning disabilities and mental health coping skills. As a...
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Roar: Your Voice and Voting
Competition tells us we have no voice. Or that only one of us has a voice. But we all have a voice. Let's let it roar.
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Roar: Your Voice and Voting
Competition tells us we have no voice. Or that only one of us has a voice. But we all have a voice. Let's let it roar.
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Rest Becomes A RHYTHM
Intentional Acts of KindnessLove checklists? So do I!If you need ideas to help you start doing...
Art of Advocacy: When Faith Buckles
If your faith is buckling, you are feeling drained, burning-out, or empty — this is how to overcome
Want to Bring Freedom to the Exploited (Right Now)?
Ready to do something about exploitation now? Help us find partners or volunteer for Blackout Trafficking!
RESOURCES To Talk To Kids About Racism
Do you need book ideas to talk with your kids about racism?
Kids Books To Raise World Changers
Intentional Acts of KindnessLove checklists? So do I!If you need ideas to help you start doing...
Is Your Welcome Backwards?
It took me awhile before I realized the “Welcome” sign was backwards. Sometimes in our...
SUICIDE Prevention Day: It was Hard Before Coronavirus
Yep, 2020 has been a doozy, but for us, it started before the COVID-19. The first days were tense...
