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2019 Enneagram Gift Guide
While I'm not a big fan of gifts (they just aren't my love language!), I am a very big fan of the enneagram. I'm a type 8, The Challenger, what about you? Tell me in the comments below! If you know a relative or friend's enneagram type, consider one of these gift...
Holiday Gift Guide: Shop Small
I'm not a big fan of gifts for the holidays. I'd rather enjoy an experience or serve together. However, it seems every year I have at least one gathering -whether it be with family, friends, or at work - that requires me to buy a few different gifts. If I have to...
Tangible Soul-Care Tips
These are some of the ways I tend to my soul. I hope you don't neglect this work. I am so passionate because it's been so transformative for me and I want the same to be true for everyone I know. Soul-tending is often put on the back burner in a world that's more...
If I Were Single Today…
Women ask me how to do singleness well, assuming that I know from experience. Truth be told, I did not use my singleness well. In fact, I was hardly ever single from 15 years old until the day I said "I do" at 23 because I relied heavily on affirmation and affection...
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I’m Manda
Beloved child of God.
Wife to the best man, E.
Foster mama.
At my best till 9pm.
Chicago is home.