Feb 9, 2021Member-onlyThese Lullabies for Adults Are Everything Our Hearts Need Right NowWe women, especially us moms, don’t always make intentional restorative spaces for ourselves. We always remember something else that needs to get done, or we just don’t have the energy to think of something restorative and truly peaceful to do so we just end up on our phones or on…Relaxation3 min readRelaxation3 min read
Jan 12, 2021Member-onlySweet Baby, Where Will Your Little Feet Go?Where will these little feet go? As I sit here feeding you, I wonder this. Soon these little feet will run laps all around our house, giving Mama a workout as she chases you around. …Baby2 min readBaby2 min read
Apr 1, 2020Member-onlySaying Goodbye to Full-Time TravelAfter 28 months of living like nomads, traveling the country selling chicken, and answering the question “So what do you do all day?,” we are officially saying goodbye to full-time travel. …Travel9 min readTravel9 min read
Sep 6, 2019Member-onlyThey Showed Remarkable Hospitality — Without Us Ever Entering Their Home.When my husband Kaleb and I were new to Maryland, a kind lady in the church we were visiting took us under her wing. She made us feel welcome, learned our stories and shared her own, and connected us with the opportunities we were looking for. …Travel10 min readTravel10 min read
Aug 4, 2019Member-onlyWhen You’re the Stranger: God’s Message to the NewcomerDuring these past 19 months of nomadic living, we’ve had some hard moments — long weary days with roadblock after roadblock, sickness in an unfamiliar place, less than ideal living situations, seasons of loneliness, and more. …Christianity11 min readChristianity11 min read
May 27, 2019Member-onlyGod Gives Grace When You Need It…Not When You Want ItEighteen months ago, my husband got the job he had been preparing for throughout the previous two years. The news was exciting but also terrifying. …Christianity4 min readChristianity4 min read
May 13, 2019Member-onlyWhat No One Told Me About Full-Time TravelIn the past sixteen months, I have lived in twelve different cities and nine different states. I’ve walked the old streets of Montreal, climbed below deck of the famous warship Old Ironsides, lived in Blake Shelton’s hometown, worked out of dozens of local coffee shops, seen alligators up close (and…Travel12 min readTravel12 min read
Apr 10, 2019Member-onlyWhy Freelancers and Business Executives Are Afraid to Be Original — and How We Can Help Each OtherIf I asked whether you want to blend in with everyone else in your industry or stand out, you would probably say the latter. I know I want to be different than the billion other copywriters and content strategists out there. Lots of us want to stand out from the…Creativity6 min readCreativity6 min read
Jan 16, 2019Member-onlyGive Me All the Sunshine: Our Time in Clermont, FloridaWe just wrapped up a month-long stay in Clermont, Florida for our ninth Chick-fil-A opening. (Clermont is a residential area 30 or so minutes from Disney World. It’s a surprisingly calm and non-touristy place for being so close to a major tourist destination.) Sometimes, travel day (when we move from…Travel5 min readTravel5 min read
Dec 9, 2018Member-onlySome Friendships Are Only for a Season. And That’s Ok.“Hi, I’m Kara,” says the short brunette lady standing in front of my husband and me. “Hi Kara. I’m Jessica, and this is my husband Kaleb,” I respond with a smile. “Is this your first time at our church?” she asks. We give what’s becoming our standard answer: “We’re new…Friendship6 min readFriendship6 min read