Essential Oils

I'm just going to pretend to ignore that 7 months has passed since I posted for the first time....come along and imagine with me! ;)

So, listen.  I love essential oils.  I actually can't think of anything that essential oils can't help with.  They certainly aren't a "cure all", but they are a "help all."  I'm grateful to have an arsenal available as necessary for my littles.  There are some really great EO companies out there but I got started with doTERRA and have been shocked and amazed by their products, their unbelievable customer service, and their business model that I am so grateful to have found them first.  If it's something that interests you, there is a membership that fits every family and every budget.  I'd love to be able to share how to incorporate these oils into your life and feel confident in their ability to help the body function optimally....as it was designed to. :)

www.mydoterra.com/AdvocateMommy

Do you use essential oils?  What is your favorite ways to make them a part of your routine to keep your family well and kicking?!  I'd love to hear from you.

And so it begins....

Another crunchy mom blog...that's what the world needs!  Maybe.  Maybe not.  Maybe I just need it and maybe this is all just for me....to expose my heart....to share what I have learned....to keep a database for things I find interesting....to have a place to talk with like-minded folks....and create a place for safe dialogue for those that are "un-like-minded."  I have lots of reasons and for years, I've been dreaming of this blog.  Running a household, schooling children, being active in our home church, paying bills, etc, can leave the heart wondering what to do with all of the creative thoughts that run aimlessly through it.  So, here, with whomever wants to journey along side my thoughts, I've decided to direct them.

For now, some basics about myself:
 - I love Jesus.  I'm hoping foremost that what you read points you to Him.  By God's grace alone, He'll help me accomplish that.  I often get in His way, trip people up who are/were en route to Him, and get distracted myself.  I'm so grateful for His rich mercy to love me, in spite of all this.
 - I love my husband.  He's a keeper.  Forever.  He's definitely the Advocate Daddy.  We do life together.  It's not a perfect relationship, but we make it work with lots of "I'm sorry"s and laughs.
 - I have 4 children.  They keep me on my toes and I love having a bigger family.  I'm sure that they will come up in future posts.
 - I chose the name of this blog based on the passion I feel I am to be my family's first voice and support and that no one knows what is best for my family more than I do.  As I rely on God's wisdom and fully invest my efforts in educating myself about what's best for them, I am confident that I am living out my purpose and will make the best decisions. 

So, if you just stumbled here or if your visit was on purpose, I'm glad you are here.  And I hope you'll come back soon.   My goal is to address many facets of the many interests and passions God has put in my heart and maybe we can learn a few things from each other.