LIFESTYLE
Welcome to the lifestyle section. All the things that help me live a life recovered from anxiety, depression and being captive to negativity. Let’s carve out some space for your mind to breathe.
Thanksgiving 2014
I really hope you had a happy Thanksgiving. I know I did. This year I have so much to be thankful for...which, I guess, is true every year, but this time around I've been acutely aware of all I have and just how blessed I am. I'm walking {mostly pain free}, I just...
Printable Chirstmas Gift Tags {and an Etsy Coupon}
Happy Black Friday everyone! I hope you all had an amazing Thanksgiving with lots of amazing food...and of course, pie. Now, it's still on the early side here in Practically Canada. Not quite 9am. And I realize some of you might be out shopping already. But...
DIY Infinity Scarf Tutorial
Last Christmas, I made a few infinity scarves. They went over really well with the friends and fam. I found a few tutorials online, I combined a few steps. I'm sure you could find other tutorials out there too. But this is my version, and I'm glad you're taking a...
Winter 1982
This morning I was out of gas. The kind of out of gas that makes me happy I live on a hill and the meat of the city of Minot, ND is in a valley. I pretty much coasted down the hill to the physical therapy office. Because when it's 0 degrees outside and dark and...
The Sorensen Family | Family Portrait Preview
I've been sitting at my computer for 20 minutes now. I've typed up nearly a dozen intro paragraphs for this post and all of them seem to fall flat. They've been deleted and retyped over and over and over. Why so many rewrites? Well, the thing is, the family you...
Rockwell Maternity | Clothesline Maternity Photos
A couple weeks ago I met the Rockwells. This is them. Sarah and I emailed and texted back and forth in the days leading up to the session...and I'm so glad she didn't color me crazy when I asked her to bring a variety of onsies and an assortment of their favorite...
Talking the Talk
{image via} I find that sometimes the hardest part about walking the Christian faith is talking the talk of faith. Now, I don't mean catching on to the Christian jargon that crops up in small groups and church committee meetings {that's a post for another day.} I...
What To Wear In Christmas Photos | 10 Tips
What To Wear In Christmas Photos | Ten Tips Just For You With mini sessions fast approaching I've received lots of questions about what clothes look best in Christmas photos. Instead of responding one by one with a quick text message answer, I thought I'd...
DIY Sisal Tote Tutorial
A long time ago....way back when there wasn't frost on the ground and it stayed light until 11 o'clock at night, and I'd just had back surgery and wasn't allowed to do much...I got glue gun happy and made this adorable DIY sisal tote bag. That first one was a bit of...
Genevieve Class of 2015 | Minot Senior Portraits
This is Genevieve. For short she goes by Gen. And just the adorable spelling of her shortened name should tell you that she is super cool and cute as a button. She's graduating this year. At her session I complimented her on being photogenic. She laughed and said...
2014 Christmas Mini Sessions
It's November! Which means, it's time!! Christmas mini sessions are happening. As promised, here are all the details you need. I've got two dates to choose from. Sessions last about 15 minutes {but if friends are here for their session before or after you,...
The Rogers Family | Newborn Family Photos
Meet the Rogers family. {No relation to this Rogers family.} As you can see, they recently welcomed a new addition into the fold. Her name is Aurora and she precious! I know you can't tell right now, but she's a red-headed gem. I just love that red hair! It...
