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Our Trip to Cape Town, South Africa
It is absolutely worth going to South Africa. The flights are brutal and you will have to fight jet lag, but it’s stunning, extremely affordable, and a really cool culture.
19 Things I Did (Or Didn’t Do) in 2018
To know me is to know I rarely keep traditions. It's not that I don't like them, it's just I'm forgetful. Anyway, that's what makes this blog post extra special. Because of your reminders, this is my 3rd annual "19 Things I Did (Or Didn't Do)" blog post and, although...
5 Questions You Should Be Asking
The other day I asked three different people for feedback. My husband, my Pastor, and my supervisor at work. You may have read this from my Instagram post, but I’ve been asking people in my life to answer the following five questions honestly so I can better myself...
7 Things I Would Do Differently as a New Foster Parent
Today marks the one year anniversary of receiving our first child. I will never forget the nerves or excitement I had going into the parking lot where we were told to meet for the pick-up. She was tiny. And beautiful. 3-years-old, looking at me like I was a crazy lady...
Hello
I’m Manda
Beloved child of God.
Wife to the best man, E.
Foster mama.
At my best till 9pm.
Chicago is home.