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Hi! I’m Sarah-Jean. I’m a Christian, the wife of a handsome Molecular Biologist, and the homeschooling mother of 5 beautiful kids!

I enjoy homesteading, reading, writing, cooking, baking, crafting, home decorating, Xtend Barre, and of course, fashion!

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You do not find a happy life. You make it.

That’s the biggest lesson that grief has taught me. If I just wait around to be happy again, I’ll die sad.

You don’t get through grief and come out the other side. That’s not how it works. You learn how to grow around it like a tree grows around a rock that’s in the way. You don’t wait for the rock to move. Cause it’s not gonna.

Choose happy. And then make it happen.

#choosehappy #joyinthejourney #griefjourney #healingfromtrauma

<img src="https://www.thefashionablehousewife.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="You do not find a happy life. You make it. That’s the biggest lesson that grief has taught me. If I just wait around to be happy again, I’ll die sad. You don’t get through grief and come out the other side. That’s not how it works. You learn how to grow around it like a tree grows around a rock that’s in the way. You don’t wait for the rock to move. Cause it’s not gonna. Choose happy. And then make it happen. #choosehappy #joyinthejourney #griefjourney #healingfromtrauma">

8 billion smiles in the world, but his is my favor

8 billion smiles in the world, but his is my favorite.

Happy Valentine’s Day, @daeinexplains 🥰

The last 20 years with you have been my favorite years on this earth. ❤️

If I did anything right in my life, it was when I decided to give my heart to you. You are my best friend, my soul mate, my better half, my rock, my everything.

I love you.

#couplegoals #marriedlife #motherhoodthroughinstagram #weddingday #marriagegoals #yourestilltheone

<img src="https://www.thefashionablehousewife.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="8 billion smiles in the world, but his is my favorite. Happy Valentine’s Day, @daeinexplains 🥰 The last 20 years with you have been my favorite years on this earth. ❤️ If I did anything right in my life, it was when I decided to give my heart to you. You are my best friend, my soul mate, my better half, my rock, my everything. I love you. #couplegoals #marriedlife #motherhoodthroughinstagram #weddingday #marriagegoals #yourestilltheone">

Kids love helping if you just let them!💁🏼‍

Kids love helping if you just let them!💁🏼‍♀️

This little guy always asks to help when he sees me cleaning the house, washing the floors, doing laundry, or emptying the dishwasher. That’s what I love about Montessori parenting - it allows kids to do big jobs and in turn makes them eager to help!

He was over the moon when we gave him the @lovevery floor mop that actually works! He uses it daily now. The mopping pad is machine washable and you can refill the fluid container on it. I usually just do water and a drop of essential oils because he loves it when everything smells clean! 😜

Definitely recommend! If you want to grab this mop for your little helper, it’s in the Storyteller Play Kit from Lovevery for 3 year olds.

LlNK is in my bio to get FREE shipping! 💃🏼

#lovevery #loveverytoddler #loveverypartner #montessoriathome #montessoriplayroom #montessoritoddler

<img src="https://www.thefashionablehousewife.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="Kids love helping if you just let them!💁🏼‍♀️ This little guy always asks to help when he sees me cleaning the house, washing the floors, doing laundry, or emptying the dishwasher. That’s what I love about Montessori parenting - it allows kids to do big jobs and in turn makes them eager to help! He was over the moon when we gave him the @lovevery floor mop that actually works! He uses it daily now. The mopping pad is machine washable and you can refill the fluid container on it. I usually just do water and a drop of essential oils because he loves it when everything smells clean! 😜 Definitely recommend! If you want to grab this mop for your little helper, it’s in the Storyteller Play Kit from Lovevery for 3 year olds. LlNK is in my bio to get FREE shipping! 💃🏼 #lovevery #loveverytoddler #loveverypartner #montessoriathome #montessoriplayroom #montessoritoddler">

Stop trying to fit your square self in a round hol

Stop trying to fit your square self in a round hole.

Sometimes we outgrown relationships. Sometimes we realize someone else isn’t a good influence on our lives. Sometimes we realize we aren’t a good influence for someone else. Sometimes we need to let things go that aren’t good for us in order to grow. And that’s ok.

Stop trying to sit at a table you are no longer welcome at. Just be yourself, focus on God, love your family and friends, and the right people will gravitate to you. ✌🏻

#raisingsaints #momlife #motherhoodunplugged #selflovejourney #growingpains #selfcaresunday

<img src="https://www.thefashionablehousewife.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="Stop trying to fit your square self in a round hole. Sometimes we outgrown relationships. Sometimes we realize someone else isn’t a good influence on our lives. Sometimes we realize we aren’t a good influence for someone else. Sometimes we need to let things go that aren’t good for us in order to grow. And that’s ok. Stop trying to sit at a table you are no longer welcome at. Just be yourself, focus on God, love your family and friends, and the right people will gravitate to you. ✌🏻 #raisingsaints #momlife #motherhoodunplugged #selflovejourney #growingpains #selfcaresunday">

When your toaster breaks from a power surge you ta

When your toaster breaks from a power surge you take that as a sign that it’s time to upgrade! 🤪

It wasn’t hard to pick a new 4 slice toaster. As soon as I saw this one from @haden_usa I added it to my cart. I bought it from @lordandtaylor because it had the fastest shipping and I didn’t want to wait!

No fancy electronics, screens, or extra features we don’t need. Just simple, straight forward functions and perfect results everytime. Plus it matches all my @cafeappliances too! 😂👍🏻

What do you think of this 4 slice toaster?!

#toasters #kitchenappliances #kitchendesign #kitchendecor #whitekitchen #farmhousekitchen #farmhousestyle #whiteappliances

<img src="https://www.thefashionablehousewife.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="When your toaster breaks from a power surge you take that as a sign that it’s time to upgrade! 🤪 It wasn’t hard to pick a new 4 slice toaster. As soon as I saw this one from @haden_usa I added it to my cart. I bought it from @lordandtaylor because it had the fastest shipping and I didn’t want to wait! No fancy electronics, screens, or extra features we don’t need. Just simple, straight forward functions and perfect results everytime. Plus it matches all my @cafeappliances too! 😂👍🏻 What do you think of this 4 slice toaster?! #toasters #kitchenappliances #kitchendesign #kitchendecor #whitekitchen #farmhousekitchen #farmhousestyle #whiteappliances">

I’m obsessed with these leather booties from @en

I’m obsessed with these leather booties from @enjoiya! 💃🏼

The “Steffi” in green are the perfect boots for ushering in spring weather with their delicious vintage leather and worn-in look right out of the box. I love the chunky lug soles and inside zippers to get them on and off easily.

These are the boots you’ll want to wear again and again. And again.

Use my coupon code BALLARD20 to get 20% off your order! Find them on www.enjoiya.com

#leatherbooties #enjoiya #italianshoes #realmomstyle #momstyle #momstyletips

<img src="https://www.thefashionablehousewife.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="I’m obsessed with these leather booties from @enjoiya! 💃🏼 The “Steffi” in green are the perfect boots for ushering in spring weather with their delicious vintage leather and worn-in look right out of the box. I love the chunky lug soles and inside zippers to get them on and off easily. These are the boots you’ll want to wear again and again. And again. Use my coupon code BALLARD20 to get 20% off your order! Find them on www.enjoiya.com #leatherbooties #enjoiya #italianshoes #realmomstyle #momstyle #momstyletips">

All the poop shoveling doesn’t seem so bad with

All the poop shoveling doesn’t seem so bad with the prices of eggs right now! 🤪 🐔 🥚

Guess it’s ok to be a crazy chicken lady and have a homestead now! 🤣

#momlife #crazychickenlady #homesteadlife

<img src="https://www.thefashionablehousewife.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="All the poop shoveling doesn’t seem so bad with the prices of eggs right now! 🤪 🐔 🥚 Guess it’s ok to be a crazy chicken lady and have a homestead now! 🤣 #momlife #crazychickenlady #homesteadlife">

I’m addicted and I just can’t get enough 😂🫣

I’m loving my no -toxic, non-stick cookware from @caraway_home It’s as beautiful as it is easy to cook with. And it makes my kitchen look prettier too! 💁🏼‍♀️

Want to learn more about why I’m obsessed with these pots and pans? Visit my blog and search CARAWAY! Or scroll through my feed! 🥳

#homemaker #housewifelife #homestyler #momlife

Today was my due date for Dylan. Considering he w

Today was my due date for Dylan.

Considering he was my 6th child, it's possible he would have been here by now. It’s been extra hard for me this week.

Despite my best efforts to be strong and stay positive, I am completely brokenhearted. I’m just being honest. I could pretend I’m fine, but that doesn't do me or anyone else any good to be dishonest about the pain of miscarriage or the grief that comes with losing a child.

My heart is completely shattered from having an empty womb and an empty nursery. An empty bassinet in the corner and unused tiny newborn outfits, all washed, folded, and ready… for nothing.

It makes me physically sick to my stomach when I think about it all and I can't even fathom how I got here. How did I get here?

This isn't how it's supposed to be! I should be holding a newborn right now! It’s so unfair.

In an instant, my baby was gone and there was nothing I could do to change that.

It doesn't matter how much time passes or what else happens in life, I will always miss him. My heart with always long for my baby.

Those who haven't experienced loss tell you that "Don’t worry! Things will get better, just focus on the positive!" but people who actually know this grief and what it actually feels like to lose a baby, won’t tell you that. They know this hard road. They understand that unfortunately you don't just “get over it.”

The grief doesn't just go away, even if you try to ignore it, it's still there. Like the sun. You don’t have to look at it to know it’s there. You can turn your back on it but it will still warm your skin.

The grief from losing a child is unbearable.
It is unpredictable.
It is unforgiving.
It is relentless.
It is all-consuming.
And it completely shatters you when you don’t expect it.

You don’t get over it. You don’t forget. You simply learn to live with it. And I’m learning to live with it every day.

It’s been 137 days I’ve had to live without my baby.

Lord Jesus, please… hold me extra tight tonight.

#babyloss #babylossawareness #babylosssupport #babylosscommunity #babylosssurvivor #stillbornstillloved #stillbornawareness #stillbirth #miscarriagesupport #miscarriageawareness

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You do not find a happy life. You make it.

That’s the biggest lesson that grief has taught me. If I just wait around to be happy again, I’ll die sad.

You don’t get through grief and come out the other side. That’s not how it works. You learn how to grow around it like a tree grows around a rock that’s in the way. You don’t wait for the rock to move. Cause it’s not gonna.

Choose happy. And then make it happen.

#choosehappy #joyinthejourney #griefjourney #healingfromtrauma

<img src="https://www.thefashionablehousewife.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="You do not find a happy life. You make it. That’s the biggest lesson that grief has taught me. If I just wait around to be happy again, I’ll die sad. You don’t get through grief and come out the other side. That’s not how it works. You learn how to grow around it like a tree grows around a rock that’s in the way. You don’t wait for the rock to move. Cause it’s not gonna. Choose happy. And then make it happen. #choosehappy #joyinthejourney #griefjourney #healingfromtrauma">

8 billion smiles in the world, but his is my favor

8 billion smiles in the world, but his is my favorite.

Happy Valentine’s Day, @daeinexplains 🥰

The last 20 years with you have been my favorite years on this earth. ❤️

If I did anything right in my life, it was when I decided to give my heart to you. You are my best friend, my soul mate, my better half, my rock, my everything.

I love you.

#couplegoals #marriedlife #motherhoodthroughinstagram #weddingday #marriagegoals #yourestilltheone

<img src="https://www.thefashionablehousewife.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="8 billion smiles in the world, but his is my favorite. Happy Valentine’s Day, @daeinexplains 🥰 The last 20 years with you have been my favorite years on this earth. ❤️ If I did anything right in my life, it was when I decided to give my heart to you. You are my best friend, my soul mate, my better half, my rock, my everything. I love you. #couplegoals #marriedlife #motherhoodthroughinstagram #weddingday #marriagegoals #yourestilltheone">

Kids love helping if you just let them!💁🏼‍

Kids love helping if you just let them!💁🏼‍♀️

This little guy always asks to help when he sees me cleaning the house, washing the floors, doing laundry, or emptying the dishwasher. That’s what I love about Montessori parenting - it allows kids to do big jobs and in turn makes them eager to help!

He was over the moon when we gave him the @lovevery floor mop that actually works! He uses it daily now. The mopping pad is machine washable and you can refill the fluid container on it. I usually just do water and a drop of essential oils because he loves it when everything smells clean! 😜

Definitely recommend! If you want to grab this mop for your little helper, it’s in the Storyteller Play Kit from Lovevery for 3 year olds.

LlNK is in my bio to get FREE shipping! 💃🏼

#lovevery #loveverytoddler #loveverypartner #montessoriathome #montessoriplayroom #montessoritoddler

<img src="https://www.thefashionablehousewife.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="Kids love helping if you just let them!💁🏼‍♀️ This little guy always asks to help when he sees me cleaning the house, washing the floors, doing laundry, or emptying the dishwasher. That’s what I love about Montessori parenting - it allows kids to do big jobs and in turn makes them eager to help! He was over the moon when we gave him the @lovevery floor mop that actually works! He uses it daily now. The mopping pad is machine washable and you can refill the fluid container on it. I usually just do water and a drop of essential oils because he loves it when everything smells clean! 😜 Definitely recommend! If you want to grab this mop for your little helper, it’s in the Storyteller Play Kit from Lovevery for 3 year olds. LlNK is in my bio to get FREE shipping! 💃🏼 #lovevery #loveverytoddler #loveverypartner #montessoriathome #montessoriplayroom #montessoritoddler">

Stop trying to fit your square self in a round hol

Stop trying to fit your square self in a round hole.

Sometimes we outgrown relationships. Sometimes we realize someone else isn’t a good influence on our lives. Sometimes we realize we aren’t a good influence for someone else. Sometimes we need to let things go that aren’t good for us in order to grow. And that’s ok.

Stop trying to sit at a table you are no longer welcome at. Just be yourself, focus on God, love your family and friends, and the right people will gravitate to you. ✌🏻

#raisingsaints #momlife #motherhoodunplugged #selflovejourney #growingpains #selfcaresunday

<img src="https://www.thefashionablehousewife.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="Stop trying to fit your square self in a round hole. Sometimes we outgrown relationships. Sometimes we realize someone else isn’t a good influence on our lives. Sometimes we realize we aren’t a good influence for someone else. Sometimes we need to let things go that aren’t good for us in order to grow. And that’s ok. Stop trying to sit at a table you are no longer welcome at. Just be yourself, focus on God, love your family and friends, and the right people will gravitate to you. ✌🏻 #raisingsaints #momlife #motherhoodunplugged #selflovejourney #growingpains #selfcaresunday">

When your toaster breaks from a power surge you ta

When your toaster breaks from a power surge you take that as a sign that it’s time to upgrade! 🤪

It wasn’t hard to pick a new 4 slice toaster. As soon as I saw this one from @haden_usa I added it to my cart. I bought it from @lordandtaylor because it had the fastest shipping and I didn’t want to wait!

No fancy electronics, screens, or extra features we don’t need. Just simple, straight forward functions and perfect results everytime. Plus it matches all my @cafeappliances too! 😂👍🏻

What do you think of this 4 slice toaster?!

#toasters #kitchenappliances #kitchendesign #kitchendecor #whitekitchen #farmhousekitchen #farmhousestyle #whiteappliances

<img src="https://www.thefashionablehousewife.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="When your toaster breaks from a power surge you take that as a sign that it’s time to upgrade! 🤪 It wasn’t hard to pick a new 4 slice toaster. As soon as I saw this one from @haden_usa I added it to my cart. I bought it from @lordandtaylor because it had the fastest shipping and I didn’t want to wait! No fancy electronics, screens, or extra features we don’t need. Just simple, straight forward functions and perfect results everytime. Plus it matches all my @cafeappliances too! 😂👍🏻 What do you think of this 4 slice toaster?! #toasters #kitchenappliances #kitchendesign #kitchendecor #whitekitchen #farmhousekitchen #farmhousestyle #whiteappliances">

I’m obsessed with these leather booties from @en

I’m obsessed with these leather booties from @enjoiya! 💃🏼

The “Steffi” in green are the perfect boots for ushering in spring weather with their delicious vintage leather and worn-in look right out of the box. I love the chunky lug soles and inside zippers to get them on and off easily.

These are the boots you’ll want to wear again and again. And again.

Use my coupon code BALLARD20 to get 20% off your order! Find them on www.enjoiya.com

#leatherbooties #enjoiya #italianshoes #realmomstyle #momstyle #momstyletips

<img src="https://www.thefashionablehousewife.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="I’m obsessed with these leather booties from @enjoiya! 💃🏼 The “Steffi” in green are the perfect boots for ushering in spring weather with their delicious vintage leather and worn-in look right out of the box. I love the chunky lug soles and inside zippers to get them on and off easily. These are the boots you’ll want to wear again and again. And again. Use my coupon code BALLARD20 to get 20% off your order! Find them on www.enjoiya.com #leatherbooties #enjoiya #italianshoes #realmomstyle #momstyle #momstyletips">

All the poop shoveling doesn’t seem so bad with

All the poop shoveling doesn’t seem so bad with the prices of eggs right now! 🤪 🐔 🥚

Guess it’s ok to be a crazy chicken lady and have a homestead now! 🤣

#momlife #crazychickenlady #homesteadlife

<img src="https://www.thefashionablehousewife.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="All the poop shoveling doesn’t seem so bad with the prices of eggs right now! 🤪 🐔 🥚 Guess it’s ok to be a crazy chicken lady and have a homestead now! 🤣 #momlife #crazychickenlady #homesteadlife">

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