by mandacarpenter | Mar 20, 2019 | Growth, Inspired, Popular
It blows my mind that I was in your shoes SIX years ago. Honestly, I feel like it was just last week. Whoever said, “Don’t blink!” was right. Life happens when you’re busy worrying about the future and before you know it, you’re in...
by mandacarpenter | Feb 9, 2019 | Beauty, Fitness, Growth, Inspired, Stories
This is a guest post written by Danielle. She is a Reeses and coffee obsessed gal from the Midwest. Danielle serves as the full-time assistant to Manda Carpenter. She has been married to her husband Jonathan for nearly five years. They have two pups, Diesel and Molli,...
by mandacarpenter | Feb 7, 2019 | Faith, Family, Growth, Inspired, Kids, Marriage, Popular
A wise person in my life once told me to pay close attention to the things and people who bother me most because it says more about me more than it does them. Documenting our foster care journey has made others want to do it too, I know because they tell me. They...
by mandacarpenter | Feb 7, 2019 | Inspired, Marriage, Travel
E and I love, love, love to travel together. We are so passionate about exploring the world, trying new foods, and experiencing other cultures. We make a lot of sacrifices in our ordinary, everyday to keep traveling. Many have asked, “How can you afford to...
by mandacarpenter | Dec 29, 2018 | Faith, Family, Growth, Inspired, Kids, Marriage
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...
by mandacarpenter | Nov 30, 2018 | Faith, Growth, Inspired
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...
