Hi! I’m Micaela

I would have laughed so hard if I caught a glimpse of current-me four years ago. The girl who loudly proclaimed “I’m never having kids” wouldn’t have guessed I’d become a mom of three under three!

I wanted a career so badly. I wanted to make money and do ministry. I looked for God and opportunities to serve in all the wrong places until I finally let Him change my heart and call me into the most purposeful and sanctifying ministry I can imagine - motherhood.

So instead, I spend hours baking bread, reading stories, going on long walks and cleaning up the most hilarious messes. I’ve been guilty of totally sugar-coating this thing called motherhood because truly, this is the most beautiful life I can imagine.

I’m thankful to be raising our busy crew in the woods alongside my high school sweetheart, continually seeking to learn more about God’s design for family.

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Screentime Boundaries for Moms
Screentime Boundaries for Moms

Looking to reduce your screen time? Let’s talk about it! I’m sharing my personal screen time rules in hopes to inspire you to spend less time on your iphone. Instead of using a chart or incentive for low screen time, we’ll make subtle shifts in your daily routine and priorities.

My husband and I have done some drastic experiments like the time we cancelled our wifi, deactivating my Instagram account and waiting over 8 months to set up our tv after moving. How did those experiments turn out? Keep watching to find out!

Small subtle shifts in our screentime habits have the power to change our whole life. I find each time I decrease screentime, I increase in happiness!

How to Handle 3 Under 3 With Joy
How to Handle 3 Under 3 With Joy

Just a few months ago I was googling "how to survive 3 under three" and "pros and cons of a small age gap." Now, I'm here, 3 months in as a mom of three and ready to share what I’ve learned and my ! If you are nervous about welcoming your third child and need encouragement, I hope this video will bless you! I'll share a few things that surprise me about having three small children, emotional tips for adjusting to a third child, and the logistics of leaving the house with 3 under 3. Like everything in motherhood, it might go better than you think!

5 Daily Prayers for Your Baby
5 Daily Prayers for Your Baby

Are you a praying mama? Prayer feels different once you become a mom and start praying for your children. When I was pregnant with my first, I knew I wanted a daily prayer for my unborn child, but I felt overwhelmed. How should I pray for my child when there are so many things to pray? I thought often. I narrowed it down to 5 prayers for my daughter, and I now pray the same prayer for my sons. I hope this list will inspire you as you create a thoughtful prayer life as a mother!

Three Reasons to Keep Your Due Date Private This Pregnancy
Three Reasons to Keep Your Due Date Private This Pregnancy

Are you out there googling “signs of labour” every day as you approach 40 weeks pregnant? Waiting for labour to start can feel agonising as you approach the end of pregnancy! My advice? Ignore your due date. Placing too much focus on your “guess date” can drive you crazy. I recommend focusing on your “due date month” instead as you start completing those end-of-pregnancy checklists and nesting! I’m sharing 3 reasons you may want to consider keeping your due date private and even trying to forget it yourself as you approach the end of pregnancy.

How to Prepare for a Peaceful Postpartum
How to Prepare for a Peaceful Postpartum

Are you struggling to prepare for postpartum? Should you build a postpartum care kit? What newborn clothing essentials do you need? What are the best freezer meals for postpartum? How should you navigate postpartum visitors? A million questions are running through your mind, and I’m here to help you simplify. In all the list making and to do lists, don’t forget to prepare for rest. Prepare emotionally, prepare your home, and prepare the people around you. We’re covering it all in this comprehensive guide to a peaceful postpartum!

10 Bible-Reading Must Haves to Peacefully Enjoy God’s Word
10 Bible-Reading Must Haves to Peacefully Enjoy God’s Word

If you’re looking for the best bible study tools and Bible-reading must haves, you’ve come to the right place! I’m sharing the top 10 tools that help me peacefully enjoy God’s Word. Don’t get too bogged down searching for the perfect bible reading aesthetic or bible reading plan for beginners - it isn’t the products that will make your time with God impactful. I’ve also included my free printable Bible reading tracker specifically designed for toddler moms!

How to Read the Bible When You Don't Want To
How to Read the Bible When You Don't Want To

Some days, reading the bible feels like a chore and the longer we leave it the more it feels hard to read the Bible and hard to understand. I used to shame myself when I felt this way. I thought I was a bad Christian if I didn’t rush to God’s Word each morning. I didn’t want to admit I didn’t know how to read the bible. Whether you are a mature Christian or a beginner, I know you will be blessed by the tips & tricks in my 5 step process to get back in God’s Word!

5 Reasons to Try Natural Family Planning
5 Reasons to Try Natural Family Planning

Hormonal birth control is a HARD no for me. After a brief negative experience with the pill and an IUD, I decided to avoid it altogether. Since making this decision, I began to learn of the dangers including increased cancer risks, mental health issues and more. I knew I wanted a natural option that was SIMPLE so we began Natural Family Planning the easy way in 2019 and never looked back!

Our SURPRISE Third Pregnancy
Our SURPRISE Third Pregnancy

I swore when I saw the positive test. Our third pregnancy came as quite a shock and put us on track to have three under three this summer. It took me a few days to get over the initial shock and thoughts of “How are we going to handle three under three?!” Before I started telling my husband how much fun it is that we get to experience a surprise pregnancy and have a small age gap again.

Am I the only one who wonders HOW unplanned pregnancies happen? After several years of successfully using natural family planning, I thought I was invincible. But I’m sharing ALL the details!