If you’ve been experiencing writer’s block lately, I’ve put together a 3-day challenge to help shake off the pressure and reconnect with your words: 📝 Day 1 — The Soft …

Shoutout to all the moms scheduling a little extra time for themselves this year. Not every morning looks this calm at my house, but the effort to start with intention still …

Starting the new year with a fresh set of writing goals. Can’t wait to share with everyone what I’m working on this year!

Starting the year with a little reset—clearing out, cleaning up, and getting things in order. Shop the planner I’m using this year! Linked here.

Hi, I’m Ciara — writer, mom of two girls, and President of Intentional Counseling. Around here, life is full of storytelling, trying new things, and creating moments that matter. If …

Closing out the year feeling grateful for the stories I lived and the ones I read. 2025 stretched me in ways I didn’t expect, but it also surprised me in …

10 Amazon favorites from this year that I’ll be carrying into 2026… These are a few of my simple, everyday items that I use as a busy working mom. All …

A little glimpse of what Christmas morning looks like in our home. Merry Christmas from our family to yours! Luke 2:10-11 (ESV) says, “And the angel said to them, ‘Fear …

I’ve read so many great books this year, but What Happened to the McCrays? by Tracey Lange stayed with me. It’s a quick read. And, the kind of story that …

Let me deinfluence you for a sec. You don’t need 20 devotionals and 12 new journals to grow in your faith. Sometimes, less is more, and depth over quantity always …