by mandacarpenter | Feb 3, 2017 | Apparel, Family, Growth, Inspired, Marriage
Some people are super into Valentines Day, but I’m just here for the chocolate if we’re being honest. I decided instead of doing a cliche list of “8 things to buy your significant other for Valentines Day” I would have a lighthearted interview...
by mandacarpenter | Nov 5, 2016 | Apparel, Beauty, Books, Faith, Family, Fitness, Growth, Home, Inspired, Marriage
Do you believe in miracles? The Cubs won the world series! Holy guacamole. That was quite a game! Despite my husband’s die-hard love for the Tribe, I’m happy the curse has been broken. Miracles really do happen 😉 It’s a fun time to live in Chicago. ...
by mandacarpenter | Oct 27, 2016 | Apparel, Beauty, Books, Faith, Family, Inspired
I set my alarm for 5:57 AM last night. I had every intention of waking up and going to a 6:25 AM workout class this morning. I woke up at 7:28 AM, sooo that didn’t happen. I rolled over and felt the empty space where E usually lies. I was reminded that this was...
by mandacarpenter | Sep 18, 2016 | Apparel, Beauty, Books, Faith, Family, Fitness, Home, Inspired, Recipes
‘Tis the season for throwing on a scarf, ordering the pumpkin spice latte, and consuming your weight in chili while tailgating at the football game on Saturday. Despite how cliche it is, I don’t hate it one bit. Fall is my absolute favorite season. (And...
by mandacarpenter | May 31, 2016 | Apparel, Beauty, Faith, Growth, Inspired
Most of the time when people email or direct message me a question regarding faith or my own personal testimony, I have answers that come easy. It wasn’t until recently when I was questioned by a middle-school girl, after speaking at her church youth group, that...
