Mandy Sloan

Mom. Wife. Knitter. Reader. Believer.


  • My Slow Life Challenge

    I am not ready to put the spiritual retreat into words just yet. I will say it was an overwhelmingly awe inspiring experience. I am full of gratitude that I was able to go, and was humbled by the whole weekend. One of the things I am bringing home and adapting is being slow and Continue reading

  • Do not be weary…

    While reading this morning, this piece of scripture really spoke to me. I made this little ditty and just ordered a 5×7 to frame and hang up in my office. Feel free to click, save, and print one for yourself if you would like! I Think we all need this reminder from time to time. Continue reading

  • SHHH

    Shhh. I am trying to be quiet over here. Hahaha. You know I am not a quiet gal. I live out loud and run a hundred miles an hour all day every day. I am busy. I care a lot about the kind of mother I am, my job, and how I do in school. Continue reading

  • Let’s talk stress

    I suffer with anxiety. I get heart palpitations, have panic attacks, and even have mini breakdowns every once in a while. It is normal. I am incredibly busy. I am a mom, a wife, a student, and have a job. I get stressed and stress leads to A) UTI’s, B) panic attacks, and or C) Continue reading

  • Back to School & Socks

    Grad school is in full swing. If you know me you know that school means I spend many hours in my homework hole stressing over formulas, essays, and deadlines. You also know that I knit so the stress in my life doesn’t overwhelm me. In other words, I knit so I don’t kill people! I Continue reading