by mandacarpenter | Mar 13, 2022 | Faith, Family, Growth, Inspired, Kids, Marriage
February was a month of loss, light, and learning. Here are three noteworthy mentions in each category! LOSS We can’t figure out childcare in LA. We thought we found the perfect nanny situation, but when I least expected it that ended. I still really like her as...
by mandacarpenter | Dec 31, 2021 | Faith, Family, Growth, Home, Inspired, Kids, Marriage, Stories
The days are long, the nights are longer, but the years are short. As I begin to think about Shia’s first birthday, I realize how much has happened in his 10.5 months of life already and I never want to forget it once the memories become distant and fuzzy. The idea to...
by mandacarpenter | Nov 7, 2020 | Growth, Home, Inspired
Space was forced upon us over 9 months ago and many of us are still living in strict quarantine. The way I see it – we can either waste it or use our space well. Space used well isn’t selfish.Manda Carpenter What is it you need most right now? Motivation to...
by mandacarpenter | Feb 15, 2020 | Books, Growth, Inspired, Popular
Hi, Friends! Media Manager Allie here! Because of my love (re: life-consuming obsession) of books, Manda asked if I would do a guest blog post featuring 20 Books to Read in 2020. Obvious answer: absolutely. I’ve compiled a list of 20 books I firmly believe are...
by mandacarpenter | Jan 14, 2020 | Books, Faith, Growth, Inspired
My Space Devotional started off as a private journey long before it was public. In the summer of 2018, I hit my breaking point. Having always been a “yes” girl who kept busy to the point of unnecessary stress and panic attacks, I felt God speak to me clearly in the...
by mandacarpenter | Nov 27, 2019 | Growth, Inspired, Popular
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,...
