Why We’re Choosing a Simpler, Faith-Filled Life

For a long time, I thought having it all meant doing it all. Hustling through the chaos, stretching our budget (and my sanity), and keeping up with what everyone else seemed to be doing – or at least pretending to do. But somewhere along the way, I realized: I didn’t want more in the way the world defines it. I wanted less with more meaning.

I craved a life where I could slow down enough to hear God’s voice… where peace replaced pressure, and where my kids could grow up with more of Jesus, not just more stuff. That’s when the real shift began for our family.

Our Turning Point

We found ourselves deep in financial stress – maxed out credit cards, an overwhelming tax bill, and always more month than money. We didn’t have a financial foundation or guidance growing up, and it hit me one day: something isn’t working – I have to learn a better way. That’s when I started studying budgeting, money management, and eventually, debt freedom. We’re not there yet, but we’re on the way.

Around the same time, I started using a wellness brand that highlighted something called the “European Ingredient Policy.” I was curious what that meant… and what I discovered shocked me. The U.S. allows thousands of harmful ingredients in everyday products – things we were using on our kids, on our skin, and in our home. That sent me down a rabbit hole of research, labels, and stress. I finally took a deep breath and told myself that I was capable of slow, intentional changes toward non-toxic living. So we’re not perfect yet, we try to shoot for an 80/20 lifestyle — and sometimes we weigh a little too heavy on the 20. But we are getting better and better, at our own pace.

And then, there was the spiritual side of it all.

I was exhausted from the hustle – not just physically, but spiritually. The constant busyness, pressure, comparison. I didn’t want that life anymore. I didn’t want my worth tied to how much I got done or how much money we made. I didn’t want to raise my kids in a home full of noise, but lacking in peace. I wanted Jesus to be at the center, not an afterthought. I wanted my kids to know Him, not just hear about Him.

What We’re Moving Toward

This isn’t just about finances or clean ingredients or even slowing down. It’s about wholeness – about creating a home that’s anchored in faith, stewarded with wisdom, and filled with peace.

Here’s what we’re working toward:

• A life that’s slower, simpler, and more spirit-led
• Financial freedom and wisdom so we can live generously and peacefully
• A home where our kids feel safe, loved, and deeply connected to God
• A lifestyle that prioritizes health – physical, emotional, and spiritual – in a non-toxic way

Why I’m Writing This Blog

I created Milk & Honey to share this journey – not as someone who’s figured it all out, but as someone learning and growing and trying to honor God in the messy middle.

Whether you’re here for budgeting tips, clean living ideas, faith encouragement, or just some honest talk about motherhood – I’m so glad you’re here. I hope this space reminds you that you’re not alone… and that its okay to want something different.

You can build a life of purpose, peace, and freedom – one prayer, one choice, one step at a time.

Thanks for being here, friend. Let’s build something beautiful – together.

– S