• He Heard You The First Time

    He Heard You The First Time

    Today, my 2.5-year-old asked me for fries when I picked her up from daycare. I told her yes because I’m definitely that mama who has McDonald’s money (and truthfully, I wanted some too) But when she asked, we were stuck in rush hour traffic, and the closest fast food spot was still a few miles away. So…

  • U.S. Mom Spotlight: Janise – Meet the Founder of Utter Survival

    U.S. Mom Spotlight: Janise – Meet the Founder of Utter Survival

    Get to Know Me: A Q&A with Janise  Hey Mamas,  I’m so excited to welcome you to Utter Survival! This blog is a space for real stories, faith-filled encouragement, and the journey of motherhood and womanhood. To kick things off, I wanted to introduce myself with a little Q&A. Let’s get to it! Who are…

  • Becoming My Own Knight in Shining Armor

    Becoming My Own Knight in Shining Armor

    Hey Mamas, I have a confession: I’m a hopeless romantic. From the movies I watch to the music I listen to and even the books I read, I am all about love, romance, thoughtfulness, and having a partner to truly build with. Honestly, I even find value in the hard parts of love because, with…