We can do HARD things!
I have been sick to my stomach ever since I read this story on the news. I have read the comments and I can feel the hate in people’s hearts towards this mom. My stomach churns knowing she is reading what people are writing about her and what it must be doing to her. Words […]
Each year I pick a motto to help me get through life. Last years was “it is what it is” and served me well. When life gave me it’s mountains, I looked at life and said “it is what it is”, put on my hiking boots and got climbing. When something happened that was discouraging […]
There we sat in therapy talking about sex… and…. our marriage…. and…. me…. and my crazy way of thinking when it came to my body. ” I love her just the way she is. I think she is beautiful.” he said To which I quickly retorted “He has to say that, he is my […]
February is LOVE month, right? Whether it is romantic love, friendship love, familial love, we celebrate LOVE! We give Valentine’s Gifts and notes of appreciation and do heart attacks on people’s doors. We create Valentine’s Boxes for school and a Love Note jar for home. We make pillows and banners and cookies and candies. L-O-V-E […]
The other day I was speaking to a room full of women. They varied in age from teenage girls to elderly women. Before I began my talk I asked each of them to close their eyes as I asked them 2 questions. They were instructed to raise their hand if the answer to […]
1. Tell people the good thoughts you have about them without reservation and in the moment. When I was in college, I went on a few dates with a boy named Jim. I don’t remember much about him other than the color of his hair, the type of car he drove, and the […]
If you have been a reader of Smitten for awhile now, you might have heard me mention “guilt words” or words that make us feel not enough. SHOULD is the worst one of all. The actual definition of should is: used to indicate a duty, obligation or correctness. In other words it […]
Hi, my name is Kallie and I am a journaling junkie. It’s been said that “the written word is power” and through my journey I have come to believe this as a TRUTH! I have been known to have a journal or two or ten. It’s my thing. It’s one […]
My advice… be thankful for a full tank of gas, and don’t go into model homes! Hear me out… Tis the season for gratitude and that is more in your control than you think. Some of you may think, “But, you don’t know MY situation. You can’t possibly understand my struggles.” […]
