faith, lifestyle, Mommy life, parents, self care, single mom

You Don’t Have To Do It Alone

Moms, dads, grandparents, etc.. You are not in this alone. I know that there are many families who are going through it right now for a variety of reasons. Some of you have lost loved ones, others are facing shortages with food and resources and then there's a war taking place all at the same… Continue reading You Don’t Have To Do It Alone

book, Christian, faith, lifestyle, Mommy life, motherhood, parents, self care, single mom

My purpose was birthed out of pain…

The author Jessica M. Harris has just released her memoir, Pain Tried To Bury Me Alive, But God Revived Me. It is available now for pre-order.

lifestyle, Mommy life, motherhood

Show up and embrace your journey…

Showing up for yourself as a mom is truly easier said than done. As a mom there are unrealistic expectations that we have set up on ourselves that we have to unlearn and then we have to understand where we are in our own journey. Our journey is our own and not to be mistaken… Continue reading Show up and embrace your journey…

lifestyle, Mommy life, parents, self care, single mom

Preparation in My Single Season…

Podcast ep #4 on Living Simply with Jessica Harris: January is my favorite month of the year, because it's not only the start of a new year, but it's also my birthday month. This month I was able to celebrate my 30th. It was the end of one chapter and a fresh start into a… Continue reading Preparation in My Single Season…

Autism, lifestyle, Mommy life, parents, podcast

Celebrating Motherhood Through the Lens of an Autism Mom

Podcast ep #3 on Living Simply with Jessica Harris: Are you taking time to celebrate the wins you experienced in motherhood, even during the stressful times. I asked myself this question after an amazing conversation with other moms whose children were on the spectrum (autistic). I had to sit with this for a bit to… Continue reading Celebrating Motherhood Through the Lens of an Autism Mom

lifestyle, mom guilt, Mommy life, podcast, self care

What’s in your ‘Self-Love Toolbox’?

Podcast episode #2 on Living Simply with Jessica Harris: January is self-love month and what a great topic to start off the new year. As we jump in, I want you to take a look in your toolbox. Are you equipped to go out and love yourself? Or are you missing a few of your… Continue reading What’s in your ‘Self-Love Toolbox’?

gratitude, lifestyle, podcast

Hard Lessons Learned…

Podcast ep #1: I wanted to give you a quick recap on some of the hard lessons that I learned and some of the helpful tips I gained along the way. This is what I'm bringing with me into 2022. Lesson #1: Life Happens We all know that life happens and sometimes what it gives… Continue reading Hard Lessons Learned…

lifestyle, Mommy life, New Years, self care

Stop dimming your light for them to shine…

For years, I've tried to fit in at different jobs and social settings. Each time, there was always a bit of awkwardness from at least one person in the room. I couldn't figure out why. So I would downplay me and it didn't help my case either way. Last January, I saw the most incredible… Continue reading Stop dimming your light for them to shine…

lifestyle, mom guilt, Mommy life, self care

Moving Past Mom Guilt…

No parent wants to walk out the door hearing their kids scream, "Don't go mommy! Don't go!" These short phrases carry a big punch. Have you ever wanted to take some time away and had a trail of tear streaked children behind you crying as though the sky was falling? I have on multiple occasions.… Continue reading Moving Past Mom Guilt…

Holidays, lifestyle, Mommy life, parents, self care

I forgot about Jess…

Just as the holidays are in full out mode, I decided that I needed to take some time for myself. Normally, I have a "Me" day where I pamper myself with a massage or something nice just for me. Unfortunately, I didn't have one last month and it felt a bit weird. So I decided… Continue reading I forgot about Jess…