Friday Favorites

by sdevalve@cedarville.edu // October 10, 2025 // 2 Comments

This has been a wonderful week here in Ohio! We got much needed rain on Tuesday, and with that rain came the fall temperatures! I am loving wearing sweaters and pants again, although I wish this weather stuck around for... Continue reading →

Middle School Marmon Valley Trip 2025

by sdevalve@cedarville.edu // October 9, 2025 // No Comments

Well, I did it! I helped to chaperone a middle school overnight field trip. This is SO far out of my comfort zone, but I am SO glad that I did it, and I am already looking forward to volunteering... Continue reading →

Things We’ve Said No To

by sdevalve@cedarville.edu // October 8, 2025 // 1 Comment

I’m going to be honest- as I brainstormed what to write for this post, I started to feel a little down on myself. I love to be the “yes” girl, the “yes” Mom, the “yes” person. “No” does not make... Continue reading →

Girls Weekend in Charleston, WV

by sdevalve@cedarville.edu // October 7, 2025 // 2 Comments

Every fall, my dear friend Joy and I try to get together. We’ve done our whole families together, we’ve done just the moms + kids, and this year…we did just the Moms! And it was a WONDERFUL weekend. She lives... Continue reading →

My Wellness Routine

by sdevalve@cedarville.edu // October 6, 2025 // 2 Comments

I love the dictionary definition of “wellness”: “the state of being in good health, especially as an actively pursued goal.” It’s kind of crazy, because everyone seems to define wellness in their own way. I have friends who eat an extremely clean... Continue reading →