Child of God. Wife. Boy mom. The Family Chef & Nostalgic Runner.
Taylorisms

Spending time…

November 3, 2022
by Taylor M. Rysdon
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Marriage is hard work. And while it’s easy sometimes to bury your head in the sand and “coast under the radar,” it’s extremely important to...
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I completely missed it.

October 19, 2021
by Taylor M. Rysdon
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Most painfully, missing your kids bedtime 💤, having to sneak into their room while they’re almost in REM sleep to whisper, “goodnight, I love you,”...
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Recipes

Vegan Pumpkin Coffee Cake

October 17, 2021
by Taylor M. Rysdon
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This vegan pumpkin coffee cake recipe can be quickly put together and is loved by all. Don’t miss a chance to make this for the...
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Let your light shine

September 27, 2021
by Taylor M. Rysdon
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You’ve managed to convince yourself that your light won’t be nearly bright enough to illuminate a room, let alone bring joy to someone else, or...
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UNQUALIFIED

September 7, 2021
by Taylor M. Rysdon
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Then, I realize that if I just keep pressing forward, God will do the hard work of showing and reminding me of how qualified I...
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Recipes

Easy Vegan Avocado Brownies

August 4, 2021
by Taylor M. Rysdon
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This vegan avocado brownie recipe is decadent and easy to make with your kids. Have a second helping without the guilt - since the ingredients...
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Navigating the Big Waves

July 23, 2021
by Taylor M. Rysdon
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Thank you all for the love and support⁣ throughout my journey these last four weeks or so. I’ve received so much encouragement and sweet messages...
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We’re all playing a role

July 6, 2021
by Taylor M. Rysdon
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🌻How you (and me) choose to show up matters. We’ve been watching the show @nbcmanifest on Netflix and it’s really been the perfect reminder I...
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It’s just a matter of time

July 3, 2021
by Taylor M. Rysdon
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It’s just a matter of time. 🌻 Happy Saturday Friends, I hope your week was filled with joy. I can’t believe we’re more than halfway...
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Recipes

Quick Vegan Breakfast Muffins

May 30, 2021
by Taylor M. Rysdon
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✨ Ingredients: 2/3 c. Almond milk1 TB. Baking power1/4 c. Vegetable oil1/4 c. Maple syrup1 t. Cinnamon1 t. Ginger1/4 c. Cane sugar1/4 c. Applesauce1/2 c....
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Confirmation

May 12, 2021
by Taylor M. Rysdon
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When you reflect on your life, what themes do you see? I’m still unpacking mine, but will share once I better understand what God is...
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You are FINE Dining

April 22, 2021
by Taylor M. Rysdon
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As women, there’s a lot expected of us. But it’s time we remember that we are fine dining. Like a fine dining experience, let’s take...
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…Positive (+)

April 4, 2021
by Taylor M. Rysdon
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Thoughts from late November 2020 There’s so much noise. Covid kills you. Wear a mask. You’ll have shortness of breathing. You can get it from...
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Mourning for the World

February 27, 2021
by Taylor M. Rysdon
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... the world’s problems are heavy and we cannot tackle them all alone. But we can embrace the pain and do something about it with...
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im·plode (v.)

January 29, 2021
by Taylor M. Rysdon
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I didn’t expect to cry so hard or so loud tonight, and then came the snot. I had managed to make it through an entire...
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Grace from Above

January 25, 2021
by Taylor M. Rysdon
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The God of second and third and fourth chances was willing to see the man again, willing to remind the man of the grace and...
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The Road to Joy

January 21, 2021
by Taylor M. Rysdon
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I have spent many exhausted evenings reflecting on the day and sharing the ungrateful and overly emotional phrase… “If only __________ didn’t happen, I could’ve...
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The Axis of Life

January 3, 2021
by Taylor M. Rysdon
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If you consider our lives our “center,” we make all of our decisions around seasons.
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How will you maximize 2021?

January 1, 2021
by Taylor M. Rysdon
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If you’re reading this, you made it through 2020…Happy New Year. 🎊 Regardless of where you sit in the world, we can all agree that...
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I am not your Quota

September 29, 2020
by Taylor M. Rysdon
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I think we can all agree with the system being flawed. If senior leaders interviewing candidates in Corporate America, only see Black women, in their...
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Nose-stalgia

September 12, 2020
by Taylor M. Rysdon
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I’m reminded that every season of life has its unique qualities (a scent) — and in its own way it changes you from the inside...
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What about the long game?

September 7, 2020
by Taylor M. Rysdon
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As we left the Chicago Shed Aquarium from our sixth grade field trip, I finally told the kid I was going to “kick his ass”...
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Prisons and Perspectives

October 12, 2018
by Taylor M. Rysdon
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“What is wrong with you?” I’ve been gone a while. I haven’t been writing and went through a period where I wasn’t posting on my...
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