On this mother’s day, as my baby is about to come into the world, I decided to create a list of blessings and traditions my mother raised me with that I want to pass onto my daughter.
Words For Your Partner To Speak During Labor
I’m only a few days or weeks away from my baby girl’s arrival. As I prepare for the day of labor and childbirth, I know it is crucial for me to focus preparing my mind. In 2009, in the days leading up to the night I’d compete at Miss USA, I focused on mental management more than anything else. Our mind …
My Childbirth Bible Verse and Visualization Plan
My life has been extremely busy throughout my pregnancy. I feel like I haven’t been able to prepare like many women. I produced my first women’s conference April 22nd and I resolved I would stop everything to completely focus on baby, labor and post partum prep after that. One thing that’s very important to me is preparing my mind and …
Pregnancy Vlog Week 29: Airplanes, Kicks and Still No Nursery
Hey y’all! I am finally recapping the last three weeks of pregnancy at week 29. I’m sick in by vlog and a little delirious, so give mama some grace! I can not believe I’m in the third trimester. I honestly thought I was still somewhere in the second. I think the key to an enjoyable pregnancy is to stay really …
Do You Want To Encounter God and Renew Your Sparkle?
Do you want to tangibly encounter God and renew your sparkle? Many women are experiencing burnout, staleness and stillness in their lives and relationship with God. It’s time to get your radiance back. It’s happening! The Lord has told me for a while to do a women’s conference for His daughters. This past December, I spent the day soaking and …
A Miss USA’s Purity Vow
I’ve never written completely on my purity story. It’s a topic I’m asked to speak on a lot and am very passionate about. Recently, my husband Kris and I did an interview on TBN about our love story, sexual purity and whether or not we feel it blesses a marriage. I thought it was an interesting question to ask: Does …
How God’s Power Is Made Perfect In Your Weakness
Have you ever truly experienced God’s power taking over for your weakness? I hadn’t until now. Recently, I felt like I was in a storm of overwhelming demands and resistance. My car was broken into and over $700 of merch was stolen. A package with a very special item was stolen from my mailbox. I had so much on my plate, …
How To Feel Secure In The Face of Rejection
Have you ever felt insecure walking in a room full of people? I have. I had the chance to sit down with best-selling author and President of Proverbs 31 Ministries, Lysa Terkeurst to talk about how to own any room you walk in, even in the face of rejection. Triggers from past rejection and fearing future rejection prevent us from …
Creating a Battle Plan To Beat Stress: Pregnancy Vlog Week 25
As you read from Part 1 of Week 25 blog/vlog, the theme for week 25 has been overwhelmed. After so long of going non-stop with a lower capacity for stress, I suddenly realized I couldn’t do it anymore. I knew I needed a battle plan in place to beat stress. I needed to be proactive to arm myself against my weaknesses. …
Pregnancy Vlog Week 25: The Overwhelming Hustle
This last week has been incredibly tough. I felt like I am my 16 year old emotional self again. I probably had a crying attack every other day for no reason or not a great one. My capacity for stress is much lower than normal. I am hosting and producing a show, planning a conference, a retreat, Kris’s birthday, working on …
Best Way To Plan Your Husband’s Birthday Under Stress
When Kris’s birthday started getting closer, I didn’t know what to do. Last year, I planned an elaborate birthday for him, but this year I’ve been pregnant and busy. How do you plan your husband’s birthday under stress? This year, he didn’t really know what he wanted and was completely fine not doing anything, but there was no way I …
Two Ways To Prevent Burnout When Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone
Do you feel called to step out of your comfort zone? Have you been met with resistance edging on burnout?
My Absolute Favorite Skin Care Line That Brightens
Being in the entertainment/modeling industry places a big focus on my complexion and as I just turned 30, other skin changes call my awareness. I began the hunt for a skincare line that brightens.
Dressing Like A Lady Attracts The Right Kind Of Attention
Today, find out why Alyssa chooses to dress stylishly modest, about attracting the right kind of attention and letting go of approval seeking.
My Last Valentine’s Day Without A Babysitter
It’s crazy to think about how life is about to change with our baby coming into the world. The married life Kris and I currently know is coming to a close, so it’s important for us to reflect on and honor the times we have had. It’s my last Valentine’s Day without a babysitter, and there is something exciting and …