I know I am not the only one who struggles with self confidence. Sometimes I'm like "Elizabeth, you go girl!I'm so proud of you!" and other times I'm like "You'll never do anything right!" Part of that is just being a girl in a messy world with pressures, expectations, hormones, successes & failures, and general day-to-day life but self doubt and low confidence is a trap we can get stuck in too long. Not only does it mess with our relationship with ourselves (all those mean things you say to ... continue reading...
Lunch at Salsa Brava
Bruce and I love to eat out. It's just the truth. I know so many people who love to stay home and make their own meals but we're big fans of having others create tasty treats for us ;) Mexican is a big favorite in the Mayberry household & Salsa Brava is one of our favorites! This Valentine's Weekend we broke away for a fun lunch together because it is important for us to spend time together amongst all the business of life. ... continue reading...
And Bring it to a Flourishing Finish
Last year I was given the incredible opportunity to partner with Naptime Diaries in the launch of their Verse of the Year prints. After pouring over verses in search of the perfect one to define 2015, a friend graciously reminded me of Phil 1:6 and pretty much told me to stop striving for perfection - the Lord isn't finished with you and He will bring you to completion. This year Naptime Diaries created another verse of the year line each picked by women in their community . I scrolled through ... continue reading...
How to Celebrate Galentine’s Day
Last weekend was filled with so many holidays & a lot of celebrating! Saturday consisted of our Galentine's Day brunch at Ivy Wild with all the ladies. What is Galentine's Day you ask? "Oh it's only the best day of the year. Every February 13th, my lady friends and I leave our husbands and our boyfriends at home, and we just come and kick it, breakfast-style. Ladies celebrating ladies. It's like Lilith Fair, minus the angst. Plus frittatas." - Leslie Knope (Parks & Rec.) If you have not ... continue reading...
The Secrets of Surviving Winter
I'm a Colorado girl (if that wasn't already super obvious) and you may already know but we have like 0% humidity in these parts. That's right people - it is DRY here! We use these things called "humidifiers" all winter long which always catches southerners a bit by surprise. Finding & maintaining moisture becomes one of your main goals all winter long. ... continue reading...