All of the thoughts and feelings I have bottled up inside, I don’t know how to deal. Whether to cry or just say nothing at all… I write it down, and I feel like I am getting something out, someone understands, and I turn to see who it is, and I realize it’s me. –Continue reading “Unveiling the pages of my soul: How daily journaling became my lifeline”
Author Archives: Nikki Ciecierski
Traditions carry love through generations
When I was in high school, my brother and I convinced my mom that if there was a Mother’s Day… there should also be a day for us. And so Son’s & Daughter’s Day was born. Every year, we celebrate our made-up holiday on March 20th, and for over 20 years, my mother has gottenContinue reading “Traditions carry love through generations”
Living faithfully: 3 ways we weave faith into our daily lives
Jesus changed my life. I didn’t grow up going to church. And I didn’t spend my twenties going to church either. But in my thirties, I found Jesus, the love and joy He has brought into my life, and my home is beautiful. It can feel impossible or like you don’t know enough. Trust me,Continue reading “Living faithfully: 3 ways we weave faith into our daily lives”
Journaling to turning everyday moments into treasured memories
Have you ever been in a moment and thought, “I’ll never forget this.” Or, “I will always remember when my toddler said that.” And now you have no idea what you even wanted to cherish as a memory? Been there! But I try to be very intentional in my journaling practice to take note whenContinue reading “Journaling to turning everyday moments into treasured memories”
The beautiful chaos from A to Z: embracing parenting in full color
Parenting is chaotic and hard. It’s a little bit of experience mixed with a little bit of winging it, hoping for the best, and feeling certain you are messing it up… AND THAT’S OK! In this blog, we are taking a fun, lighthearted and truth-filled journey through the ABCs of parenting. Want to make sureContinue reading “The beautiful chaos from A to Z: embracing parenting in full color”
The Airtable Advantage: How I Use the Web-Based Platform in my Business
Super complicated workflows and approval processes are frustrating and time-consuming. Even worse, using an email chain of 30+ emails long to document and track causes important steps to be missed. Of course, finding a system that works best for you and your team and clients is vital. As a freelance writer and social media manager,Continue reading “The Airtable Advantage: How I Use the Web-Based Platform in my Business”
3 Reasons Bible Time is Part of My Daily Routine
Have you ever felt hopeless? Have you ever not known what way to turn? If you’re human… you’ve experienced this at least once. I’d bet you’ve experienced this lots of times in your life. There is a hope… a joy… a way… Jesus. In this post, I will share the role of Bible time inContinue reading “3 Reasons Bible Time is Part of My Daily Routine”
Sibling bonding: what to do when there is a big gap in kids ages
After being a single mom for 8 years, I really thought that my family would be capped at 2 kids. When it comes to maternal age, I was getting older and thought the girls would be it. Little did I know that my family would expand by two more. My husband and I were marriedContinue reading “Sibling bonding: what to do when there is a big gap in kids ages”