The past week or so, me and a few friends have been chatting about the concept of joy. Like, what actually is it? What does it feel like? How do we experience it more often? When you're a kid, joy seems like the absence of bad, right? Those moments when you have no chores to do, no pain, when life is going perfectly. Which is honestly kind of a sad way of looking at joy because none of that is in your control. With this juvenile perspective, your joy could be stolen from you at any given ... Read More about What is Joy?
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Lazy Vegan Recipes – 50+ Ridiculously Easy Recipes
Busy weeknights? Lazy days? No worries! Check out this list of lazy vegan recipes for when you don't really feel like cooking. If you're trying to least less meat, consider this your one stop for lazy vegan meals and simple recipes the whole family will love! Whether you're looking for dump and go crockpot recipes, quick instant recipes, or easy dinners you can have on the table in less than 30 minutes, you'll find it here. I'm sure the last thing you want to do on busy weeknights is ... Read More about Lazy Vegan Recipes – 50+ Ridiculously Easy Recipes
My Favorite Books in 2020
Last January, I set a goal to read 20 books in 2020. Here are my favorite reads from last year in a variety of genres. This post contains some affiliate links. If you purchase something through an affiliate link, I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you, which helps support the free content you see on Uplift For Women. I only share resources here that I have purchased and consume/use myself, and all opinions are my own. At the beginning of 2020, I was feeling ambitions and set ... Read More about My Favorite Books in 2020
Summer Salad Recipes
Summer is here, and I know you're going to need allllll the salad recipes you can get in your arsenal! I love an easy and cool salad for hot summer night dinners, it is the perfect meal during this season! Bonus points if it can be made ahead of time. Chances are, you probably already have a few stand-by's, so we created a list with some fun types you probably haven't tried along with simple and classic recipes to get you started. SUMMER SALAD RECIPES YOU'LL FIND HERE If you're ... Read More about Summer Salad Recipes
Summer Berry Salad
Summer is for salads, and I love having a variety of recipes to choose from! This Summer Berry Salad is light and refreshing, with fresh strawberries and blueberries, tangy feta cheese, candied pecans, and a simple homemade vinaigrette. This salad is so easy to customize. Don't like blueberries? Swap for blackberries or extra strawberries. Try gorgonzola instead of feta or a different type of nut (walnuts are delish!). If you want a more filling salad, try adding rotisserie chicken. I ... Read More about Summer Berry Salad
Best Podcast Episodes to Listen to During Quarantine
We are navigating unchartered territory with the worldwide pandemic of COVID-19 and each of us are trying to process situations and feelings our brains don't understand how to process. For me, the past few weeks have been a whirlwind of emotions as I've tried to understand what is happening in the world and what that means for me and my family. Overnight, I became a school teacher to my four children and it's been a rollercoaster trying to figure out some kind of schedule/routine that works ... Read More about Best Podcast Episodes to Listen to During Quarantine
Abide With Me
My dad's favorite hymn is Abide With Me 'Tis Eventide. I remember him talking about it and listening to it often. My dad's life wasn't easy, and I could tell this song had brought him peace and comfort more than once during his lifetime; as I went through my own trials, I often found that same peace and comfort in this hymn just as my dad had. A few nights ago I had just gotten the kids to bed. I tidied the house, turned on the fireplace put my feet up, and then...the lights went out. It was ... Read More about Abide With Me
Eva’s Story
Written by Sadee Carney You never really think about what truly the miracle of life is. Most of us have fairly normal pregnancies, which in turn, produce happy healthy babies. We take for granted how miraculous this is. Until you hear the words "something is wrong". This was me. This was my pregnancy with my third. We were so excited to be adding to our family, but as excited as we were, we financially were in a tight spot and in turn moved our family across country to unknown ... Read More about Eva’s Story
Uplifting Quotes for Women
Welcome to Uplift For Women! We hope you find inspiration in these shareable uplifting quotes for women. You are welcome to share these images as much as you want on social media, we simply ask that you share them as-is and do not alter them in any way or remove our logo.Our goal is to create a positive community where women feel safe and inspired. We hope these quotes help you and those you share with. If you have a favorite uplifting quote for women, leave it in a comment below or send it to ... Read More about Uplifting Quotes for Women
Self Care Tips – Care for Yourself so You can Help Others
As women, we often feel the need to do AllTheThings, and that can lead to feeling inadequate and overwhelmed. Today I'm talking about my favorite self care tips, and how caring for yourself allows you to be available to those you love most.I firmly believe that one of THE MOST important things you can do in your life is take advantage of small, everyday moments as they come. God will put people in your path. People you can help and love because of your unique traits, circumstances, and ... Read More about Self Care Tips – Care for Yourself so You can Help Others
Quick and Easy Weeknight Dinners
Looking for easy weeknight dinners? Hey, me too! We've all been there. It's 5 o'clock, everyone is asking, "what's for dinner?" and you are digging through the fridge and pantry to find an easy dinner you can make in a jiffy. your arsenal of easy weeknight dinners I compiled a list of delicious, family-friendly meals you can pull from when you're looking for an easy weeknight dinner to make for your family. BONUS: Most of these recipes call for ingredients you probably already have ... Read More about Quick and Easy Weeknight Dinners
The Ultimate Guide to Parenting Resources
Kids don't come with instruction manuals…or do they?? We live in a world where there is more access to information than ever before, and you don't have to mom alone! As a mom of four (6-teen), I'm sharing my favorite parenting resources: books, apps, podcasts, and more. This post contains some affiliate links. If you purchase something through an affiliate link, I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you, which helps support the free content you see on Uplift For Women. I only share ... Read More about The Ultimate Guide to Parenting Resources