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How to Change the World
This quote from Mother Theresa has been running through my mind so much recently. It’s very easy to feel overwhelmed …
Stop, Drop & Pray
My mom raised me in with the mentality that prayer and faith in God are crucial to every part of our lives.
Stepping Into Motherhood
Motherhood is one of the greatest joys in my life, but it took me a little bit to get used to it. Here’s a snapshot of …
3 Ways to Fight for the Good
We really have to fight for goodness and beauty to shine around us in the world and in our daily lives. Here are 3 ways …
Stop & Rest
When I feel burned out and overwhelmed, it’s helpful to remind myself of all the things that the Bible says about rest.
3 Things That Changed My Life
My faith in God, surfing, and my role as a wife and mom have each made me who I am. They’ve taught me hard lessons, …
Tech Tips for Kids & Parents
Chris Mckenna, tech expert and founder of Protect Young Eyes, gives us an insider’s point of view on technology and how …
Protecting and Preparing Our Kids
As parents, it’s our job to expose our children to things that will build them up and help them learn while protecting …
The Greatest Ripple Effect
When we are the best version of ourselves and use the talents that God has given us, we will inspire others in the most …
The Ultimate Playground
My childhood was spent at the beach rather than the playground and it was amazing! Here’s what it looked like and how …
New Life
Easter is my favorite holiday because is represents sacrifice and new life. Let me share with you what it means to me!
5 Metabolic Markers to Assess Your Health
Kori Meloy shares incredible insights on tangible, easy ways to assess your health!
Healthy Social Media Habits
Social media is not all bad, but sometimes it can be a struggle to use it well! Before I know it, I’ve just spent WAY …
Baby #4: We’ve Got 6 of Us on Board Now!
Adam, the boys and I are so exited to be growing our family! We’re looking forward to welcoming baby number 4 this …
How to Cherish Every Season of Life
We were like, “hey, this is a season of life and right now this works well”. It’s just been the best for our family …
Choosing Perseverance
After the shark attack, I didn’t know anyone who surfed with one arm so it was hard to imagine it. But then I talked to …
Worth the Wait
Jackie Brewton shares some of her most important tips on relationships, marriage, love and dating!
My Tips for a Positive Body Image
The pressure as a female pro surfer to have a perfect beach body is pretty intense. Here is how I keep a healthy …
My Dad’s Words of Wisdom on Parenting
He excelled in his role as a dad in my life and so I wanted to share some of his awesome advice for parenting with you!
Life with One Arm
I get so many questions about how I do things with one arm. How do I do my hair or change kids’ diapers? Here are my …
The Spotlight
I can’t tell you how often people ask me this! Living my life so much in the public’s eye has been extremely …
Snickerdoodle Frosting Recipe
This is our all-time favorite frosting. Grab your favorite cookies or any other baked goods that need a little cinnamon …
Keeping Relationships Beautiful
Christine Cashen brought a fresh and practical approach to conflict! Her tips are easy to remember and will help you …
3 Tips to Achieve Your Goals in 2023
I thought I’d share a couple tips to help you stay strong and achieve your New Year’s Resolutions for 2023!
Bouncing Back from Negative Self-Talk
Sometimes negative thoughts or bummer emotions can get a hold of us. I invited my friend Maeve Ronan to help us with …
Navigating the Ups and Downs of Parenting
Parenting is such a blast, but it can be a huge challenge sometimes too! Here are a couple of my recent take-aways on …
Choosing Gratitude
After I lost my arm, the one thing that really stood out to me was that I was very glad to be alive. This gratitude …
How to Cherish Family Time During Christmas
I find family time to be one of the greatest blessings, however, no family is perfect and we can all rub each other raw …
Celebrating the Opportunity to Give
As an adult, I really cherish the opportunity to give back to others all through out the year, but especially during …
Food as Medicine
As a professional athlete, I love living a healthy lifestyle and keeping my body fit. I loved hearing what Josh and …
Getting Pumped for Pipe
I’ve been invited to the Vans Pipe Masters this winter and I’m STOKED!! As I train and prep for it, I’ve been …
My Health & Wellness Journey as a Mom
So many moms just don’t have the energy to get through the day. I can totally relate!! However, my new approach to …
Story of Hope: Amy Purdy
I’d like to introduce you to my dear friend and fellow adapter and overcomer, Amy Purdy!! She is one of the raddest …
You’re a Person, Not a Product
As a culture we talk about technology use a lot. Since our tech isn’t going anywhere, we need to develop the …
Behind the Scenes of Soul Surfer: Accuracy
When my family and I were working on the script, we really wanted to make every scene represent what we actually went …
A Truly Exhilarating Experience
Have you ever had an on-top-of-the-world feeling? God designed our bodies to produce those highs within us naturally.
Story of Hope: Meet Ellice
So many incredible women attend my Beautifully Flawed Retreat each year and their stories are so inspiring. Today I …
Story of Hope: Meet Unstoppable Katie
I want to introduce you to a rad overcomer! It is always a gift when others trust their stories with me! I am grateful …
Let’s Build Confidence!
We KNOW that God’s Word tells us that those negative thought patterns are untrue. Yet, sometimes we may wrestle anyway …
Nerding Out on Surf Technique
People ask me all the time how I surf. I’m never sure how to answer that haha, but here’s a breakdown of the technique …
