FTT Chapter 1: From Cutting to Coping: Unprocessed Trauma and the Woman I Became

A Note on Privacy:This series shares parts of my personal journey as a woman, a mother, and a believer walking through hard seasons. When my daughters or son are mentioned, their stories are shared only with their awareness and consent, and details are intentionally limited to protect their dignity, privacy, and emotional well-being. This is…

From the Trenches: Introduction: A Testimony of Faith, Motherhood, and Survival in the Valley

An Introduction  I’ve built a brand around legacy building, teaching moms about financial stewardship, intentional living, and creating a lasting impact for generations to come. My tagline is “Building Intentional Legacies For Generations To Come,” and I genuinely believe in every word of it.  But here’s what I don’t talk about: the trenches.  The messy,…

Gratitude jar with blank paper notes and pink flowers on wooden table for Christian moms building family legacy

Setting A Grateful Tone: How Thankfulness Transforms Your Home

As moms, we set the tone in our homes. When we cultivate thankfulness, we’re not just improving our outlook—we’re building a legacy of gratitude that will echo through generations. Discover five practical ways to transform your home’s atmosphere through biblical gratitude.

Mother and children writing in gratitude journal together at home with Bible on table - teaching children to be thankful

The Gratitude Legacy: Teaching Your Children To Be Thankful

Teaching your children gratitude isn’t just about polite thank-yous—it’s about cultivating a heart posture that transforms how they see God, others, and blessings. Learn practical, biblical ways to build a gratitude legacy that will impact generations to come.

Cozy living room with Christmas tree and scattered toys showing the beautiful chaos of motherhood during the holiday season

Finding Presence in the Chaos: A Mom’s Guide to Showing Up When Life Feels Overwhelming

I haven’t cooked a real home-cooked meal since August. As I sit in Panera while my daughter’s at volleyball practice, the holiday season is barreling toward us and I’m not sure I’m ready. Between job changes, tight finances, endless practices, and the pressure to create magical moments, I’m learning something important: You don’t have to be perfect to be present. If you’re feeling the weight of trying to show up when life feels overwhelming, mama, I see you. Let me share what God is teaching me about finding presence in the chaos—and why the legacy you’re building is found in faithfulness, not flawlessness.