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let’s savor the little years together ♡
wife & toddler mom • sharing my faith & a little funny
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It’s hard to explain what our retreat in Arizona meant to me.

Leaving home is always hard for me. Doing Toree things outside of being a mom is hard for me to do. But I realize in moments like these, I'm better placing myself here regardless. It feels my cup in so many ways.

The words that keep coming to mind are alive, sustainable, meaningful, aligned, and positive. But more than anything, I think I’m just overwhelmed with gratitude.

It’s wild to think I never thought I’d find a “girls group” like this in my 30s. A group of women who are uplifting, kind, like-minded, encouraging, powerful, and genuinely want to see each other do well in life.

Women who pour into me, challenge me, pray for me, cry with me, laugh with me, let me be me, and make me want to keep becoming a better version of myself.

I never knew God had this in store for me, for the friend, for the time freedom, for the income aspect, the mom, and the wife in me. I never knew this season could hold friendships like these, opportunities like these, and a community that feels so deeply aligned with who I’m becoming.

I realize I'm not the same as I was when I first started being a marketing executive for this store. I'm a better version of myself. You either understand growth personally in that way or you don't. I'm realizing I vibe with people like this because we all want that same growth.

I’m thankful for Arizona.
I’m thankful for this season.
I’m thankful for these women.
And most of all, I’m thankful that God’s plans have always been bigger than what I could see for myself. 🤍

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proof we learned something in Arizona..one single dance move 🤣🤣

Women in stem | fyp | motherhood | thirties | group chat | group reels | girls trip | girlhood

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I don’t think I’ve even fully had time to sit down and grasp everything that happened this weekend. The conversations, the trainings, the stories… I’m still processing everything…

But one thing I DO know is how incredibly grateful I am for these women. 🥹

I came home and thought… I literally have 44 girlfriends now. 😂 Like 44 WOMEN that I genuinely love being around. And if you would’ve told me years ago that I’d willingly spend a weekend in a house with 44 women and come home feeling REFRESHED, I probably would’ve laughed. 😂

But that’s the thing about these women.

They have servant hearts. They love the Lord. They want to see other women win. They encourage each other, pray for each other, pour into each other, celebrate each other and genuinely want the best for the person beside them.

And when you put 44 women like THAT in a house together, it feels life-giving, not draining.💖

There was so much laughter, so many good conversations, early morning workouts and hikes, late nights, learning, laughing until we cried, crying until we laughed, encouragement and just FUN.

Even though I still have so much that I’m processing….I know I came home wanting to be a better wife, mom, friend, leader and follower of Jesus.

And maybe one of the biggest things I’m taking home is just how important it is to surround yourself with women who make you want to become better simply because of the way they live their own lives.🙌🏼

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I don’t even know if I have the right words for this weekend yet.

I came expecting a fun weekend with some really incredible women… but God knew I needed so much more than that.

There were conversations I didn’t know I needed. Prayers prayed over things we’ve quietly carried. Reminders of prayers I once prayed that I’m literally living in the answer to now. So much laughter, so many tears, late night conversations, new friendships, deeper friendships, and moments that I know I’ll carry with me for a really long time.

And somewhere in the middle of all of it, I think I found a little more of myself again.

More confidence in the woman and leader I’m becoming. More belief in what I’m capable of. More clarity around why God has placed certain people, opportunities, and dreams in my life.

This weekend reminded me that sometimes you have to leave what’s comfortable, get on the plane, say yes to the room you’re nervous to walk into, and trust that maybe God already has something waiting for you there.

I came home a better wife, a better mama, a better friend, and a better leader.

But mostly, I came home really, really grateful.

For the women who poured into me.
For the women who trusted me enough to let me pour into them.
For friendships that started because of a business but became so much bigger than one.
For the prayers that have already been answered.
And for the ones I’m still trusting Him with.

There was a version of me a few years ago who prayed for the life I’m living right now. 🤍

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But since I can’t turn back time, if even one person gets a head start on the things I wish I would have realized… it’s worth it🤍

Still processing all the last few days in Arizona have done for my heart! Every time I’m in a room with these girls (that were strangers to me 6 months ago), my life is instantly brighter. I only wish every person I know could experience this 😭💕
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#arizona #findyourpeople #scottsdale #girlstrip #sahm

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A trip we all earned, yet so many women in that room still questioned their worth. Maybe we were brought together not just to celebrate our success, but to remind each other of the strength we sometimes fail to see in ourselves. A room full of fighters, dreamers, and hardworking women who refuse to settle. Maybe that little bit of self-doubt is what fuels our fire to keep reaching for more. I’m leaving this trip knowing I didn’t get lucky, that seat in the room was for me, and it was the fuel I need to go full speed in my business, and to be CONFIDENT bc I got this! 🔥

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When “work” looks like this… I’ll never stop being grateful. ☀️

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Truly the best.🥹

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5AM wake up call to hike Pinnacle Peak 🌵☀️🥾

Arizona hike, Scottsdale, hiking, girls trip, social media, Tom’s Thumb

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Who knew toilet bowl cleaner and laundry detergent would lead to this?! But gosh, I’m so glad it did! 😂💃🏼

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I never expected swapping where I shop would lead me to some of the most incredible friendships. 🤍

What started as wanting better options for my family turned into helping other families make swaps of their own, and along the way, I’ve met women I never would have crossed paths with otherwise.

I genuinely love these products and use them in my own home, but the friendships I’ve made through this journey have been the biggest blessing. Friends all over the country that I’m so thankful to have. 🥹🤍

A simple swap turned into so much more than I ever expected.

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every single month for the last 2 years we’ve had this box delivered to our doorstep.
2 years of voting with our dollars.
2 years of consciously making a better and safer choice for our families health and wellness.
2 years of shopping American made.
2 years of growing and being poured into by top notch business leaders.
2 years of building friendships based on love and not competition or comparison.

I watched for months (and secretly thought there’s no way it’s actually that good). I called in and questioned every ingredient and every philosophy — ya better believe I did😂and btw I’ve never seen a better customer service. what I didn’t know then that I really know now is how much we adore this store.

the “deeper” we get in learning the heart behind this company and getting to know the corporate team, the more we trust. when you see what we’ve seen and know what we know we CAN’T HELP but share it with you. it’s not about creating hype or jumping on the next trend. this is stable, repeatable, practical, affordable… honestly the opposite of trendy and I love that 😂 products that every single person uses everyday.

I’m thankful I did what I needed to do to get here. I’m thankful my friend kept sharing with me & that I finally heard her out because finding safer swaps just got a whole lot easier for you… and I’m so thankful I get to be the bridge.

cheers to 2 years of one of the best “yeses” we made for our family 💚

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low tox life | safer product swaps | intentional motherhood | sahm | business builder | usa made

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