Nat’s Blog

  • Jill’s Pace 👞

    Jill’s Pace 👞

    This picture was taken the week that I met Jill Tomb.  My good friend Barb Hauge had introduced us.  The three of us were on a planning committee together.  We were organizing a Luau to celebrate our oldest son’s graduation from East Pike Elementary school. Back then I said “yes” to everything.  I had agreed… Read more

  • What Lap Are You On? 🤸🏿‍♀️

    What Lap Are You On? 🤸🏿‍♀️

    Josh and I went on a road trip last week. We were meeting Ben down in Pittsburgh for a soccer game at Heinz field. But none of that has anything to do with this story. I tend to give too many details. Lol Anyway…the GPS was taking me toward Monroeville and I wanted to go… Read more

  • The Second Signing… 🖊

    The Second Signing… 🖊

    I scheduled two book signings one day a part. What was I thinking?  Looking back, I should have scheduled them at least a week a part. It was a lot to take in. The first one at the Artist Hand was nearly perfect. I didn’t even get a chance to enjoy it for an entire… Read more

  • My First Signing 📚

    My First Signing 📚

    I woke up early.  I was eager to use the new Bible that I had purchased just the day before.  I had been using one of the boy’s Adventure Bibles for the last six months.  You know the one that has pictures and explains every little thing.  Since I had just started using a Bible,… Read more

  • Oh God…You Devil 👿

    Oh God…You Devil 👿

    I said those words to myself last Saturday night. My first book signing was 10 days away and, I hadn’t approved the final proof.  Ben had been gone all week. I didn’t want to spend the short time he was home in front of the computer. So I kept putting it off. Towards the end… Read more

  • Don’t call me brave – I was not alone ❤️

    Five years later…I’m ready to share. It’s not perfect but it’s honest. I hope you can relate so that you too can find your joy. available at amazon.com/author/nataliesinvitingbalance.com Read more