Blogs

Below you'll find posts from my two blogs, Daily Gratitude and Bits & Pieces. In Daily Gratitude posts, I reflect on things that we might not always remember to be grateful for. In Bits & Pieces , I share practical advice on things that I've experienced throughout my life in areas like relationship, home maintenance, and self-care.

Gratitude for the Small Stuff 

Sometimes it's the little things—hot coffee, a wagging tail, a quiet moment—that fill your heart the most. What small thing are you...

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Jun 271 min read

Grateful for Lessons from Struggle

Hard seasons hurt. But looking back, I see how they grew my roots deeper. I’m grateful for what I learned, even when it didn’t feel like...

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Jun 261 min read

Grateful for My Husband’s Quiet Love

It’s not always flowers and fanfare. But his steady presence, his “How was your day?” and his late-night laughs—they are the love stories...

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Jun 261 min read

Grateful for Blank Pages

Empty pages can be intimidating. But today, I’m seeing them as promises—space to dream, create, and share my truth. I’m grateful for the...

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Jun 261 min read

Grateful for the Woman I’m Becoming

I used to think I had to be everything for everyone. Now I’m learning to just be me. Today I’m grateful for growth, grace, and the...

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Jun 261 min read

Grateful for Titan

He never judges, never holds a grudge, and always knows when I need a nudge or a cuddle. Today, I’m grateful for Titan, my silly, loyal...

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Jun 261 min read

Grateful for Breath

Some days start with joy. Others begin with heaviness. But every day, I’m grateful for breath—the quiet proof that I get another chance...

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Jun 261 min read

5 Things to Know about Your Credit Report

Everyone has heard of a credit report. But many people don’t know exactly where to get a copy of their report, or why they should check their report periodically.

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Jun 222 min read

7 Mistakes Most First-Time Home Buyers Make

Buying a home isn’t easy or cheap. Between closing costs, the down payment, the home inspection, appraisal and other expenses, buyers can be tapped out emotionally and financially before they can even call the home their own.

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Jun 223 min read

Blogs

Gratitude for the Small Stuff

Grateful for Lessons from Struggle

​​Grateful for My Husband’s Quiet Love

Grateful for Blank Pages

Grateful for the Woman I’m Becoming

​Grateful for Titan​

Grateful for Breath

5 Things to Know about Your Credit Report

7 Mistakes Most First-Time Home Buyers Make

Gratitude for the Small Stuff 

Grateful for My Husband’s Quiet Love

Grateful for Titan