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Hi there, friend! I’m Kayse, wife to Jon (my favorite musician) and mom to Emily + Nathan. Our family is a little crazy (and loud), but we love each other a whole lot.

My husband works super long hours, so I manage our home, prep the meals (or drive to Chick Fil A), keep the kids alive, and run a business.

It doesn’t sound so hard when you say it all quickly in one sentence like that, but you can believe me when I say I know what overwhelm is.

A few years ago, I looked at my life and realized that overwhelm had become my constant companion. I kept hearing that I could “have it all”, but I was not finding this to be true. I always felt behind.

In theory, I desperately wanted to be a kind and gentle mom, a supportive wife, a faithful Christian, an organized homemaker, and a smart business-woman, but in reality, my days were spent stressed, impatient, and so. very. exhausted.

“Having it all” was for the birds. I just wanted to sleep, thankyouverymuch.

This is my family + me. They are my greatest joy. Also, they exhaust me. It’s a both/and sort of situation. ? You get it.

Actually, what I really wanted was to quit everything. I was so burned out, so tired, that I actually found myself wondering what would happen if I got into a not-too-bad car accident that wouldn’t actually hurt anyone, but maybe just give me one or two nights in the hospital. You know, so someone could take care of ME for a change. And so I could finally get some sleep.

Of course, rationally I knew that a car accident was not the answer. And also, I knew I couldn’t quit everything.

So, instead, I committed to quit living overwhelmed.

I’ve spent the last few years learning how to manage my time, home, and family in a way that is simple and doable – and I’m still learning! But the most important thing I’ve found so far is that we need a solid balance of Biblical perspective and practical systems if we want to cultivate a heart and home anchored in what matters most.

And if we want to stop having car-accident fantasies. ?

My life isn’t suddenly perfect, by any means, but today I can honestly say that I don’t live in overwhelm anymore. I now have systems in place that keep my head on straight and our home running smoothly, even when life feels crazy.

And when overwhelm starts to creep back in, I know what to do to fend it off.

I’m here to share it all with you, friend. Life might be hard, but it doesn’t have to be constantly overwhelming.

HERE’S WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM ANCHORED WOMEN:

  • A balanced mix of Biblical truth + practical solutions for your day-to-day life. Everything I write here is anchored in Scripture, since it’s the only thing that never changes.
  • A weekly newsletter where I often share an encouraging story, any posts I’ve written for you that week,  and a few resources (or books!) I’m currently loving.
  • Products that help you put your faith in action and make tangible progress on your goals. I create and test all products in my own home first, and if I find them truly helpful, I pass them on to you! (If not, they get tossed!) I’m probably best known for our planner + our monthly membership!
  • An online community of like-minded women to cheer you on, inspire you, and pray for you along the journey. This is my favorite place on the internet!

 

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These days, I keep it super simple ⬇️ One pag These days, I keep it super simple ⬇️

One page of prayer requests (color coded of course) for every category of prayer:

🌎 World + Nation 
⛪️ Community
💛 Friends
🏠 Family
💙 Extended Family
✏️ Work (Anchored Women for me)
➡️ Personal

Then, each day-ish, I write out my prayers for one of those pages (See how there are 7? That’s on purpose!), and color code if I’m feeling real crafty.

That’s it.

I write out my prayers because it helps me focus, process life, and talk to the Lord in the way he’s designed my brain best. I also usually copy down a few verses from my reading that day, so that I keep myself grounded in Scripture, and not in my feelings.

I have used many, many prayer journals, but I always come back to this simple notebook. It just works best for me. Comment JOURNAL below and I’ll send you a link to my favorite moleskine dupes that are so much cuter AND cheaper. 😍

Do you use a prayer journal? I’d love to hear what works for you!!

*I didn’t develop these prayer categories, just tweaked them from the @valmariepaper prayer journal I’ve used in the past!! It’s fabulous if you want something already put together for you! 

**Sticker on the front is from @solagratia.co - best stickers ever!!!
🤭 I’ve been working on a surprise!! Everyth 🤭 I’ve been working on a surprise!! 

Everything you love about the SOS Planner - now in digital form! Coming July 2025! 🥳

I’m thrilled about this new project for all you digital planners out there! We’re still in testing stages, so let me know exactly what YOU would like to see in the new SOS Digital Planning System! ⬇️

#planner #plannercommunity #plannerlife #plannerlove #getorganized
Marry the guy who makes silly faces for photos 🤪, sings 80's + 90's hits right along with you 🎵, and leads your family with faith + strength 📖.⁠
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Bonus points if he can drive a rented boat on a lake while doing all 3. 😎 ⁠
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What would you add to the list? ⬇️ Finish the sentence with your best advice in the comments: "Marry the guy who..."
Spending all my free time reading this summer and Spending all my free time reading this summer and I'm not sad about it!⁠
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A few favorites so far:⁠
The Only Magic In the Building Series @courtneywalsh + more⁠
A Million Little Choices, Tamara Alexander⁠
A Better Share @drmorgancutlip⁠
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Grab our entire Summer Reading Guide for FREE + add a few great recommendations to your own Summer TBR List! ⁠
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📚 Comment READING below and I'll send it straight to your inbox!⁠
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What's the best book YOU'VE read lately? Tell us in the comments so we can add it to our list, too!
Alright, here it is. The best chocolate chip cooki Alright, here it is. The best chocolate chip cookie recipe EVER.⁠
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Have I spent years working on this? Yes, yes I have. I wanted fluffy, but sturdy. Soft on the inside, perfectly crunchy on the edges.⁠
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And this is the one, you guys. 😍 It's ready! Kid (and mom) tested and approved. Here you go!⁠
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THE BEST CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES EVER⁠
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Start with:⁠
1 cup Butter - BARELY softened, still firm. (This is important for fluffiness. DO. NOT. MELT.)⁠
Slightly less than 3/4 cup Sugar⁠
Slightly less than 3/4 cup Brown Sugar⁠
1 tsp Vanilla⁠
^^ Mix all that together till it's JUST creamy.⁠
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Add 2 eggs + mix again.⁠
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Then add these ingredients IN ORDER, mixing after each one: ⁠
1/2 tsp baking soda⁠
1/2 tsp baking powder (do not skip - this also helps with fluffiness!)⁠
2+1/3 cups flour⁠
2 cups dark chocolate chips (@traderjoes are the best)⁠
1 cup chopped walnuts OR salted caramel chips (also from @traderjoes)⁠
^^Mix everything in slooooooooowly, one ingredient at a time, in order.⁠
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Chill dough in the fridge for 30 minutes while you prep the oven + baking sheets.⁠
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Bake on parchment paper at 375 for 10 minutes, or until the edges are light brown. Bake ONLY ONE TRAY AT A TIME. Each batch requires all of the oven's attention. Just trust me on this.⁠
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Remove from oven and let stand on the baking sheet for 2-4 more minutes. Then move the cookies over to a cooling rack. Enjoy while still warm with your favorite glass of milk! (We like goat milk over here!)⁠
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Happy summer baking, friends!! Share YOUR favorite summer treat with us in the comments!!
We took a few days last week to get out of town... We took a few days last week to get out of town...well, to head to the other side of town. We've found that getting "away" as soon as school gets out is a really helpful way to kick off our summer.⁠
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Initially we had plans for a big trip - New York, Washington D.C., and visiting family on the East Coast. We had spent the last few years really excited about this trip, dreaming up some fun plans.⁠
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But life happened, as it does, and that trip will have to wait a bit longer. Instead, we headed to a local lake, ate grocery-store-bought food in our tiny room (a bed, a couch, and an air mattress!), and stayed up late watching cable TV that we don't pay for at home. 🤣⁠
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And it was truly wonderful.⁠
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It's easy to look around on ​instagram​ or at church or in your own neighborhood, and feeling like your summer just might not measure up. Maybe you’re not going on any big trips, or your budget just doesn’t allow you to do all the things your neighbor does.⁠
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That’s okay. Your family isn’t going to remember how much money you spent or how many places you took them. They’re going to remember how their summer made them feel loved and stable and how they made memories playing cards and watching movies and finding their new favorite series of books.⁠
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And that, my friends, is nothing to feel badly about.⁠
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Colossians 1:17, one of my favorite verses, keeps hitting home with me lately.⁠
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“He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together.”⁠
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Even when I'm deeply disappointed – something that’s happened multiple times this year, actually – I can trust that Christ is right there holding everything together, for His glory and my good.⁠
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So if you, too, are grappling with some disappointment this summer, I hope this verse helps remind you that no matter the circumstance, Jesus goes before you, and he holds all things together. 💛⁠
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P.S. Even if you don’t have BIG plans this summer, you can still make FUN plans! Comment SUMMER below to download our super-helpful, totally free ​Summer Planning Pack​. It’s got a ton of great ideas and suggestions for your summer – including a simple workbook to help you figure out exactly what you want to focus on!
I spent the months of April and May glued to my co I spent the months of April and May glued to my computer screen. This sort of lifestyle does not match up with my values, but the fact of the matter is sometimes running a small business simply requires a lot of working time. And planner season hit us hard.⁠
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It was all hands on deck, all hours of the day, and definitely NOT my best life.⁠
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Plus, MAY with two children in school is just…a lot. Can I get an Amen? Cause I didn’t know that and now I do and ohmygoodness we will plan better next year.⁠
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So, I wore my DO-ALL-THE-THINGS hat for a couple of months straight. I worked and worked and worked, and now ​the Planner is done​ and beautiful, and ​the new Library​ is all filled and ready to go. And all of that is truly wonderful!⁠
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And I am so proud. ⁠
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Also, I am so tired.⁠
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It is typical for me to take a long break from the blog in the summer, but that’s not really an option for me this year, for many reasons. So I’m not taking an extended break. ⁠
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But I am switching hats.⁠
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I’m gearing up to trade in my DO-ALL-THE-THINGS hat for my Reader hat, and my Writer hat, and my Happy Wife hat, and my Not-Grumpy Mom hat. ⁠
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I’m hoping that these hats feel a lot more like myself, and a lot less exhausted. 🫠⁠
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Just a reminder for all of us: Running hard and pushing yourself to do-do-do all the time simply isn’t sustainable.⁠
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So today, I want you to think about what hat you’ve been wearing for the last few months. Is it time to switch things up, to give yourself a break?⁠
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Is it time to feed your creativity a bit? To paint, to read, to create? ⁠
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Or is it time to rest & find your footing again? ⁠
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Summer is here, friends. And we have a chance to use this season to do something a little bit differently. Tell me in the comments - what hat will YOU be wearing this summer??

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