Finding peace on the path of hardship - making a home on the path to peace.
Hi, I’m Riley! I am a writer, podcaster, wife and mama. I hope you find peace & feel so very at home here. Reach out anytime, I’m here for you. You are wanted, needed and loved. I see you, I hear you and you my love, by the grace of God, you are enough. Let’s get to know each other! »
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Becoming a Tourist with Kids: Leiper’s Fork
My official review of Leiper’s Fork.. with kids. Spoiler: don’t bring your children there. Natchez Trace, on the other hand, totally brings your kids! Read on for my full review and tips on everything from bathrooms to not losing your child off the side of a drop off. 😆
1st Pregnancy: What No-One Tells You
Whether you are already pregnant or you’re considering pregnancy, there are a few things I wish someone would have told me during my first pregnancy. I wish someone would have had the courage to tell me the truth about my responsibility in choosing a birth team and birth space.
My Holiday Body
What would it look like if we walked into January feeling restored, strong and ready to take on the New Year?
Becoming a Tourist with Kids: Nashville
I am a planner. I don’t like being a tourist. I want to know where I’m going and I want to feel like I fit in there. This series is going to be about the process of learning how to explore and go with the flow. We’re learning how to be in-between two extremes, okay? Especially with kids. That’s a whole other ballgame. Welcome to this series and join me in Nashville to start! Join us on Broadway, the Pedestrian Bridge, Cumberland Children's Park, Assembly Food Hall, 12 South and at the Parthenon in Centennial Park!
Turning Anger into Muffins
Has God ever called you to do something that seems ridiculous in a moment of weakness, pain or frustration? Well, in a moment of extreme anger with my children, God told me to stop and go make muffins.
Purposeful Postpartum Planning
After two kids, I’ve learned a little bit about setting oneself up for support in the postpartum season. There are a few things you really do need and a whole lot you absolutely do not…
The Grey Area of Feeding Your Baby
My journey with breastfeeding has been painful. It has come with a lot of heartache but it has also come with sweet joy and victory. I’m tired of fighting over what is “best”- rather, let us acknowledge the grey area that so many women find themselves in.
Child Trafficking: What You Need To Know
Human trafficking is a 150 billion dollar industry. It is happening right in front our eyes and as humans we have an obligation to educate ourselves and join the fight to end the exploitation of ALL humans, but especially for our children. Read on to learn more and find out how you can take a role in ending human trafficking.
Self Preservation Starter Guide
Not sure where to start when it’s comes to learning how to preserve life and defend yourself? Here’s a compilation of women and accounts to help you get started!
The Grey Area
Some of us never get to meet our babies. Not even on a screen. For the longest time I thought that meant that my loss was insignificant or not real. But that was still a life.
Mama Needs A Minute
When you rest, when you take your minute, you’ll find that you do not lack. You will find clarity and you will find peace for you to work out of. And you may just find that the brain fog lifts, that the mess naturally clears up and that everyone’s needs end up being met, even when it feels impossible.
What I Wish I Knew Before Starting Solids
Let’s be real, motherhood is hard enough as it is. But throwing anything new into the routine can be extremely overwhelming. So let’s pull back the curtain and talk about the obstacles that come with starting your baby on solids.
How To Play With Your Baby: 0-12M
Do you ever struggle with activities to do with your baby? It doesn’t have to be complicated. The simplest of activities can be provide amazing learning opportunities for them. Read on to see what I mean.
To the girl who’s struggling…
To the girl who’s struggling I see you, I am you. Whether it was with getting pregnant, staying pregnant, getting through delivery and recovery, postpartum, those early days with your baby, the sleep regressions, learning how to feed your baby and keep them alive, learning how to become this new version of yourself that you now are- whatever it is- I feel ya.
5 Ways I’m Sprucing Up My Home (On A Budget)
Homemaking isn’t always easy, but I wanted to spruce up my home decor and space for spring. Here’s how you can do it too- on a budget!
Wounds & Scars
Even after having your baby, your pain doesn’t go away. It’s still present lingering and it’s okay to still have moments that hurt. Wounds and scars are two different things, but they’re both reminders of the pain that was present.
Healing From Pregnancy Loss
After two miscarriages and now having my rainbow baby, here is how I approached healing and the steps that helped me in my journey.
Managing My Postpartum Body
TW: I know that this topic can trigger some people, so if you can't talk about body image, weight loss or issues pertaining to health & wellness, skip this post.
You Can Quit.
There's more to life than finishing everything & hitting every goal. Perseverance is a virtue, one that God talks a lot about, absolutely. But sometimes our view of goals and accomplishments differ from reality or what God wants for our lives.
Tell Your Story - Pumping, Ties & Feeding Issues
Sharing my personal story about some of the things that have been going on lately in my life & encouraging you to share yours.
A recap of the 5 books I read/listened to in July of 2024. Including two very popular books that I “DNF’d” and a title from Annie Down’s earlier catalog.