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parenting+ marriage

I love to help you build strong families, beginning with a healthy marriage, and purposeful parenting.

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Every good thing comes from God and healthy families are built on a firm foundation of faith.

homeschool

After 15+ years of homeschooling, my family agrees it’s the best choice we have made!

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With a background in sports medicine and fitness, I am passionate to encourage women to embrace a healthy mindset and lifestyle.

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7 years have flown by since Boy Mom released. My b 7 years have flown by since Boy Mom released. My boys have grown and some have flown the nest, but they’re all doing great, and most importantly- they’re all walking with Jesus. ❤️🙌🏼 Being a boy mom has been the greatest joy of my life. 💙💙💙💙

And though our world is constantly changing, the timeless principles in Boy Mom are as relevant as ever.👍🏼

Enter to win one of 7 copies I’m giving away! 
Giveaway ends on Wednesday night (Aug 12) I will DM all the winners on Thursday! 

Leave a comment below with one word, phrase, or emoji that best summarizes your experience raising boys ! 
(US addresses only ❤️) 

if you want a link to the book, (which is on sale on Amazon right now!!) comment: BOYMOM. 

If you already have the book, you might tag a friend, and be sure to comment so you can give the book to someone if you win! 

lastly, I want to thank all of you who have helped keep this book out there. Thank you for buying it, giving it, and all of the amazing ratings and reviews on Amazon. PS: If you haven’t left a rating or review yet, that would be such a gift to me this week. (they’re so easy to do, and so hard to get people to do! Ha ha.)
Final leg of my summer travels ✔️ And indeed- my Final leg of my summer travels ✔️

And indeed- my cup is full! From special time away with Mom…to getting to cheer on @lukeswanson_ through some great surfing at the US Open…and a weekend with @jonahswanson_ and @tayswanson_ and @malia_ellarose. 🌺  So much good food, fun shops and walks. Church @theshorelinesc, quick connects with friends, and many good laughs. 

Love me some Southern California time! 🥰

And now ready to be back home. 🏝️ 
{Only wish we could all be together, all the time. 😌}

Thx for letting me document my real life in photos here. I’ll be back to more regular posts- and life soon. 😜- Tackling the next round of book edits and all the rest of real life when I’m not in vacation mode. (Do I even remember how to cook? 🙃😂) 

See ya back here soon! 🤙🏼
✅ Day 1 of the @wsl US Open of Surfing at Huntingt ✅ Day 1 of the @wsl US Open of Surfing at Huntington Beach.  The waves were pumping and @lukeswanson_ competed so well. He advanced to the next round on Thursday. This is the only Challenger Series event in the US so it’s special to get to watch Luke do his thing! #😎🙌🏼🙏 
Photos: @wsl & @matt.hume 👍🏼
Parents, let’s keep reminding each other (and ours Parents, let’s keep reminding each other (and ourselves) about what matters most. ❤️🙏🙌🏼 

“Do not grow weary in doing good, for in due season you will reap a harvest - if you do not give up.” - Galatians 6:9 

(Thx for always inspiring me @spurgeonbooks 🥰🤓)
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