Dear Mushka,

I think praying out loud helps remind you who you're talking to and allows you to stay focused instead of drifting off into grocery list land (you know?)

A wise mentor once encouraged me to start with 5 minutes of out loud praying and add just a minute to that every year. I'm up to 9 minutes now and it's been such a blessing in my life!

Here are some resources to get you started. 

I created these Prayer Sheets as a way to organize my days and keep me from feeling overwhelmed with what I'm praying for everyday. Basically, I pray for one topic on Monday, another on Tuesday, etc.

They're a digital download, which means you can print them from home over and over again as you need. I change mine out quarterly, but you could use the same ones for a whole year.  They come with a how-to-use sheet to guide you through the (easy!) process. 

I keep mine in this binder. 

I pray for my husband and children every day. Sometimes, I pray my own prayers and other times I used words from others like this and this (or this) and this. Just copy and paste to a word document and change out the names to fit your needs. 

You could also pray out of books like the following: (Click each photo for a direct link)

One of our newest pieces is absolutely beautiful and already a favorite here at Dear Mushka. Introducing the Wrapped Necklace! It hangs 30” long with a brass pendant that represents a stake in the ground that is wrapped with wire.

It comes paired with a verse card from Hebrews 10:23:

Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful

This is such a powerful verse! Hope constantly comes up in my life and these verses just help us remember to set our minds on things above rather than earthly things, just like what is represented in the Portion Necklace. These verses all melt together so beautifully.

The verses that come before this add so much meaning and really help us understand the meaning of the stake symbolism. They tell us to enter the Holy Place with confidence so that the curtain tears and we have access to God - we can only get to God through Jesus.

Jesus is our great high priest, forever. There is not a need for another anymore! Here, the temporary is made permanent.

THIS is way we can pray with confidence! And why we pray in Jesus’ name. It’s crazy that we are able to approach the Throne in confidence because of what Jesus has sacrificed.

The verses before Werse 23 are what we’re holding fast - who Jesus is and what he has done. Let us wrap it up and put our hope in it! Put a stake in the ground and cling to these truths.

This is a powerful verse (and piece) and one to mark your lives by!

Every day looks a little different, but here's a typical Wednesday or Friday around our house. I have three boys (5, 2, 5mo) and a growing business! 

6:00 Alarm goes off. I get up, put on work out clothes, and feed the cat.

6:10 Sit down in my cozy chair to spend time with the Lord. You can read my details of a typical "quiet time" here!

Here are the prayer pages I use. 

7:00 I put away dishes and prep breakfast for the boys if I have an extra moment. 

7:15 The boys usually start waking up around this time. I try to feed my youngest his bottle before I let the other two out of their rooms so he isn't too distracted to eat. 

7:30 Breakfast for the boys. We usually do oatmeal and a protein smoothie on weekdays. We also spend this time reading a devotion, saying a memory verse, etc

Lately, we've been talking about a verse from The Fighter Pack and it's been so good for our home's atmosphere. 

8:00 Clean up the kitchen (the boys are in charge of cleaning where they sat), start a load of laundry, get everyone dressed 

8:15 Exercise. I do a 30 minute BeachBody workout while the boys play around me. 

8:45 Take a quick shower and get ready for the day. I usually put my 2 year old in the bathroom with me so I can keep track of him ;) 

9:00-11:00 My youngest goes down for his morning nap and I play with the older two. Sometimes we meet a friend or go to the playground (my husband works from home so he's there with the baby); other times we play in our yard or do puzzles and play dough inside. 

Somewhere in there, I'll make my protein smoothie. You can read about why I do intermittent fasting here if you're curious. 

11:30 Lunch time! My youngest is up and we're all in the kitchen together. Sometimes I read to the boys while they eat and other times I'm folding laundry or posting on Instagram and answering messages.

12:00-1:00 The boys play in the playroom while I get a few things done. I do anything from meal planning, to cleaning a bathroom to switching their closets to the next season. 

1:00-3:00 The boys nap (or have quiet time in their rooms) and I work! Usually, I share on Instagram stories during this time and squeeze in lunch, too. 

3:00 Everyone is up. We snack, read, play outside, etc. 

4:30 The day's orders are packaged and my husband is usually done working so we all pile into the car to drive to the post office. It's nice to get out of the house if I haven't done so that day! 

5:00 I work on dinner while my husband wrestles with the boys to get some energy out. We eat around 5:30. 

6:00-7:00 Playtime

7:00-7:30 Bedtime! Quick baths, pajamas, and a few books in bed.

7:30-8:30 Robert and I snuggle up on the couch to watch a show or catch up from the day. 

8:30-9:15 I head to our room to read or journal as I unwind. 

9:30 Asleep! If I don't get to bed around this time, I won't be ready to wake up at 6:00am the next morning. Sometimes, it's hard to make myself close a book or get off the couch but it's always worth it. 

I shared my entire Day in the Life over on IG stories so be sure to check it out here. 

We have officially launched our Fall Line of Christian jewelry, apparel and prints and I am so in love with these new pieces! Have a peek at some of our favorites below. 

The Shell Earrings

The Shell Earrings feature THE trend of the season - tortoise shell! If you’re trendier than I am you’ve probably already snagged a few pieces but these just feel so Fall to me. They are lightweight, you don’t feel them in and I love that they are so subtle.

They come paired with a verse from Psalm 73 which is a common prayer for me. It reminds me constantly that our bodies are not enough; they fail us. But God is our strength and our Portion! He’s our chosen lot in life and what we should always cling to.

These are perfect for anyone walking through infertility, chronic health or anyone in need of strength.

The Guard Necklace

The Guard Necklace comes with a brass pendant and a 14k gold filled chain which looks beautiful together. It is paired with the verse card from Philippians 4:6-7 and the word “guard” used here is a military term, representing the guard of peace of your mind.

The Guard necklace aims to remind us of the call to humbly pray, ask, find gratitude and trust in the Lord to keep us from anxiety. This is a beautiful everyday piece!

The Temple Sweatshirt

I’m so excited to have our favorite Temple Tank now in sweatshirt form! It has the same design and same verse card, reminding you that your body was not given to you to focus on; it was given to you as a tool for God’s Kingdom.

This sweatshirt reminds us to care for and steward out bodies without making them an idol. It is the PERFECT weight for Fall! Lightweight enough to layer something underneath or put it under a jacket.

The Removed Necklace

The Removed Necklace comes paired with Psalm 103:11-12 (you all voted for this verse!) and is our piece for forgiveness and sin! This necklace is filling a gap in the Dear Mushka collection and I’m so happy.

The pendant is cream with black spots and some other flecks of color. The circular pendant symbolizes being eternally forgiven, with the black and white represented as God washing away our sin. This piece represents such a powerful truth!

If you'd like see our try-ons and keep updated with new Christian Jewelry products here at Dear Mushka, be sure to subscribe to our weekly newsletter and follow us on Instagram!

A layered necklace look is so trendy and a beautiful way to add something extra to your style. However, it can be tricky to pair the right pieces together and keep them from moving about.

I like clasping my necklaces together at the back so they are connected and don’t slide around. Simply hook the one into the other and you’ll always have them lined up in front.

If I layer necklaces other than the Twinkle Necklace I attach the clasps together. The Twinkle Necklace is my absolute favorite layering necklace because of its satellite chain, it keeps it from getting tangled with another chain!

I love pairing the Twinkle Necklace with a 16” necklace or an 18” one. If you like the layered necklace look then the Twinkle Necklace is super easy to work with!

Another layering look that I love to wear is a short necklace with a long necklace. Our long necklaces don’t come with a clasp and you’re able to just pull them over your head. These two pieces don’t tangle as I feel like the pendant of the long necklace keeps it all balanced.

The Complete Necklace and Essential Necklace is a great combination that works well together.

I also like it when the necklace shapes mimic one another - like the Essential Necklace and the Salt Necklace. Having a solid pendant mixed with an open shape looks really good!

The Verb Necklace (an open triangle pendant) with the Harvest Necklace is another great combo I love to wear. Remember to hook the clasps to one another and you’re all set.

A go-to look that I pair with my Twinkle Necklace is the Resolved Necklace - both come in gold and silver so you get to pick your favorite metal.

The Crescent Necklace (so cute just on its own!) and the Kinship Necklace gives you a fun, boho look that I love. The double meaning is also so precious!

These necklaces reminds us that when you’re focused upwards, you’re able to remember your identity as daughters of the Lord. That when we suffer as Jesus did we can remember why.

Wearing two pieces together can help us see how all scripture is connected. The design is part of it, but the meaning and scripture is even more beautiful.

Have a peek at my IG stories if you’d like the see the live try-on’s of these necklaces to pick your favorite combination!

Here are the top ten products purchased for the month of August at Dear Mushka! It’s always exciting to see the changes based on new products, sales, seasons and holidays.

I’ll go into detail about what each of the pieces mean and my followers on Instagram always love these monthly recaps so I hope you love it, too!

The Renew Earrings

The Renew Earrings are one of my favorite pieces which is surprising to me. I thought these would just be for you trendy women, but I fell in love! They are lightweight and a good size. I love both the teal and grey color of these tassel earrings - perfect for Fall!

The verse paired with them is from Romans 12:2 and these earrings’ design reflects the verse in many different ways. This piece stands out more than our other pieces so you can see how that represents you standing out from the crowd or even how they “sweep away” the thoughts of the world so you can make room for Christ.

These are so sweet and are perfect for high school and college girls, but I totally love wearing them, too!

The Aid Necklace

The Aid Necklace comes in three metals: rose gold, yellow gold and silver. The verse for this piece comes from Psalm 147:3 and this necklace was popular this month because of the giveaway I did on Instagram!

This is the perfect gift for women going through a season of suffering and it serves as a reminder that only God can fill the holes left in our hearts from loss - miscarriage, loss of a loved one, health issues, etc.

The Self Control Necklace

The Self Control Necklace went on major sale this month and you guys snagged these up! It’s a mixed metal piece with a rose gold chain and a silver box pendant. It features a verse that is so powerful for your days with that bold pendant that is locked and loaded with the Holy Spirit’s power!

This one will be retired soon so if you want one, grab it for the low price while there are still a few left.

The Timber Necklace

The Timber Necklace was another sale piece for the month of August. It hangs long and is claspless so it just slides over your head - super easy! Each of the stones are unique and its greenish color just affirms its paired verse passage from Jeremiah.

The idea here is to remind you to plant your roots deep by the stream so that even when drought comes, when we walk through really hard times, we can bear fruit and our soul can be at rest.

Its the perfect piece to wear for a special occasion or date night with an everyday verse. Put the verse card somewhere visible or use it as a Bible bookmark, and plant those roots deep, girls!

The Carried Cuff

The Carried Cuff makes our top seller lists often because its just a really great cuff, made from brass and very strong. You simply pull it open and squeeze closed to adjust the sizing.

The Carried Cuff and Companion Bracelets pair so well together! It comes with the verse from Isaiah 40:11 and the design looks like arms wrapping around your wrist to remind you that as you carry your people, God is carrying you!

This is my go-to mother or baby shower gift and comes in both silver and brass.

The Priority Rings

The Priority Rings come in all three metals and although they come one in a pack, I like to wear three at a time to remind me of my three boys and how they are my priority over my to-do list. I also love the idea of it representing the Trinity and they also look really good stacked.

The verse is from Matthew 6:33 and it reminds us to seek from the Kingdom before our to-do lists, social media, etc. Seeing these rings on your hands throughout the day reminds you where your priorities should lie. 

The Eclipsed Necklace

I’m guessing many of you purchased the Eclipsed necklace for your daughters going back to school. We currently don’t advertise our pieces as “kids jewelry” because of the insurance purposes that come along with it like choking hazards and all that.

So I can’t tell you that this necklace is for your kids going back to school but it is a great length and is totally adorable for little girls, with the sweet locket. Inside you can store a picture, a kiss or a prayer for when she’s feeling a little nervous.

It comes paired with Jeremiah 33:3 and is a call to prayer. They are beautiful, sweet little lockets!

The Companion Bracelets

The Companion Bracelets are always, always on our top seller lists! They come two in a pack - two bracelets, two verse cards so you have one to keep and one to gift. They are like grown-up BFF bracelets.

They are reasonably priced and they are the perfect way to thank a friend for being a companion you can cherish. All of the colors are stunning and are lovely paired with a brass bracelet or even just your watch.

The Twinkle Necklace

The Twinkle Necklace is the perfect layering piece with its satellite chain so it keeps it from getting tangled. I wear it with basically any other necklace in our store!

This month it got a new verse and its the perfect one to meditate on all day long! Keep it in mind if you want a go-to piece for layering with all of your other necklaces.

Our Number 1 Piece: The Onward Necklace

The Onward Necklace was in our shop years ago and it was retired until now. You all begged to have it back! I’m so glad you loved it enough to bring it back.

It comes paired with Isaiah 43:2 and the design looks like fire and water, representing the verse perfectly. It is the perfect piece as you or a friend walk through trial to serve as a reminder that you will not be burned.

For those of you walking through this hard season, I see you and am hopeful with you!

That’s it for our top ten products for this month at Dear Mushka, thank you to everyone who supports us! If you’d like to see more try-on’s for our pieces be sure to head over to our Instagram and watch our daily stories.

Our Fall line is launching September 5th and I am officially excited - I even showed some sneak peaks over on stories today. We will be launching TEN new products! Sign up to our mailing list and follow us on Instagram to keep updated and pick out what you love. 

The first product is our Go Tell it on the Mountain hat which comes in two colors (maroon and navy) as I simply couldn’t pick which one I loved more. This is our hymn piece for the season. Over the past few seasons we’ve always incorporated a hymn piece into our line and while praying over which hymn I wanted for this Fall, Go Tell it on the Mountain kept coming to mind.

We don’t do a separate line for Christmas, so whatever we launch this season is going to be available for Christmas shopping. So I thought this beautiful song (usually related to Christmas) would be perfect not only only for the holidays but is also at the heart of Dear Mushka. It reminds us to go tell it everywhere and anywhere we can that Jesus Christ is born!

The story behind the hymn is that it is originally an old African American spiritual passed down from generation to generation. These people were slaves who passed it along from plantation to plantation and although they didn’t read or write, they sure did share the gospel and encourage one another through music!

In the early 1900’s, John Westley Work (from Nashville just like me!) collected lots of these spirituals into a book so that we could have them today. Knowing this definitely gives the song more meaning and power now that I know it’s history.

The Go Tell it on the Mountain hat is perfect for Fall and transitioning to the cooler months. It pairs perfectly with leggings, a casual top and also covers dirty hair - yep, this is certainly how I am going to be wearing it! I feel like it can take a super casual and simple outfit and instantly give it something special.

The style is a “dad hat” and is fully adjustable at the back so it can fit my small pea-head but also fits well on bigger heads! Dad hats are the most comfortable, every day hat style that is also unisex so it’s perfect for anyone and everyone!

It has a super sweet mountain graphic that isn’t super in-your-face, but it reminds us to spread God’s Word and to go tell it on the mountain.

Keep your eyes pealed for our new Fall Line launching September 5th and follow us on Instagram where I’ll be sharing a sneak peak of our new products every day until we launch.

We’re about to hit our 30,000th order here at Dear Mushka and we thought it would be fun to completely refund whoever places that order! So keep this in mind if you were thinking of ordering one of the July Bestsellers I’m about to share, or if you want to order a few pieces as gifts for you and your friends - if you hit the 30,000th order you’ll be refunded 100%🎉

I hope it’s you!

Many of the top ten items over here at Dear Mushka for this month are clearly gifts, and some of them are just for you, too. Yay! Let’s count them down!

10 The Priority Rings

Slip the Priority Rings on your hands and remember to first seek God before whatever else your fingers run to - social media, to-do lists, etc. My prayer is that seeing these rings on your fingers will be a reminder to seek first the Kingdom of God.

I leave mine on all the time and they are so easy to wear! Feel free to get a few in different sizes to wear on different fingers, stacked or as a midi ring.

9 The Together Necklace

The Together Necklace comes in gold or silver and has three different verse card options to match the piece. It is our adoption necklace with the international symbol for adoption being represented as a triangle with a heart.

The triangle shows the three sides of an adoption - the birth mother, adoptive parents and the child. Our verse card options also match these three different people involved in an adoption.

We gave this piece to my sons birthmother and birth grandmother and they loved them! It definitely shows how much you value and love the birth mother, no matter the situation. If you’re adopting or have a friend that is adopting, ADD THIS TO YOUR CART.

8 The Aid Necklace

The Aid Necklace comes in gold, rose gold and silver options. The design is a stardust bead and represents filling the hole in your heart that was created by loss. This piece is for miscarriage, loss of a loved one or any season of grieving. It makes the perfect gift.

7 But First Pray Shirt

This T-shirt was on sale this month and still is, however, we just have XL’s left! It has football sleeves, is super cosy and covers your bum. This piece screams Fall outfit to me.

6 It Is Well Tote

This tote bag is the perfect size! It’s a cute farmer’s market bag, bible study bag or pool bag. I love the idea of this bag with your more quiet time items next to your chair - so cute!

It’s an excellent add-on to receive free shipping or to gift it with a few goodies tucked inside. We are not going to restock these when they are gone so grab it now if you want to use them for your Christmas gifts!

5 The Renew Earrings

The Renew Earrings come in teal and and grey. I thought the teal would be a little bright but it’s muted and so good! The grey feels so dreamy and I am loving them with a basic white tee. They come paired with a verse card from Romans 12:2 and remind us to sweep away the thoughts of this world to clear your mind and make room for what God calls good.

These would pair so well with a plaid or flannel shirt for Fall!

4 The Carried Bracelet

The Carried Bracelet has been in the Dear Mushka store for the longest time and continues to be a favorite. The design pairs so well with its verse and gives the imagery of God’s arms wrapping around you. This piece is my go-to gift for baby showers or anytime someone needs a reminder that God is carrying you as you carry little ones!

Our bracelets are so good. They are made from brass, are super durable and you can adjust them for a good fit.

3 The Today Earrings

The Today Earrings are so easy to wear and I have literally worn them all summer. They are such a fun stud with their little detailing that catch the light. They come paired with a verse card that reminds us that this is the day that the Lord has made and that through Jesus, we can rejoice no matter what.

2 The Resolved Necklace

The Resolved Necklace comes in gold or silver. Wearing it reminds us that when we keep our mind focused on God (the moonstone) we will experience lasting peace. I love to pray on this piece with “Lord, show me where I’m not keeping my mind focused on you!”.

1 The Companion Bracelets!

The Companion Bracelets are always in our top ten jewelry pieces each and every month. These come two to an order! Two bracelets, two verse cards for a take on a friendship bracelet. It makes the perfect gift for someone who has really been supporting you lately. I love the idea of gifting this with a note that says “thank you for lifting me up in this season”.

There are 7 color options and they are very reasonably priced for two in an order. So many of you have told me stories of you and your BFF both buying a set for one another! It makes the perfect everyday piece and can be easily paired with a basic tee for a simple and put-together look.

I hope you enjoyed learning more about the designs behind these pieces and that you feel equipped to love your people well! Be sure to follow us on Instagram to watch our daily stories. 

The Today Earrings are new to the Dear Mushka jewelry collection. They are brass studs that catch the light beautifully!

I actually tried to launch these exact earrings a few years ago but only made a few samples as I couldn’t get the materials for more. I was upset, you were upset and we all just loved these! I didn’t even get a pair to keep and was so sad.

But this is the season! We have 100 pairs ready for you🙌

The Today Earrings are from Psalm 118 and this chapter is just so good!

This is the day that the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it! You may have heard or sung the verse before, perhaps when you were younger. However, this verse is just so powerful when you read the whole chapter - it is not meant to be happy and cheerful like we usually sing it.

The palmist is not praising the Lord in the midst of a perfect life, he knows suffering and distress and he’s praising God regardless. He is begging the Lord to be his refuge and strength despite having a hard life.

So these earrings represent the magic of this verse. They remind us that no matter what, giving thanks allows us to rejoice in the day God has made. God wants good things for us whether we understand His doings or not.

My hope and prayer is that if you grab these, that you read all of Psalm 118 and meditate on its truths.

They are really simple representing a little sunshine like a new day, new mercies, new opportunities to praise God.

These are absolutely perfect for mothers of little ones or jobs that don’t allow long earrings, or those who just love wearing studs. You can find the rest of our latest summer collection here and be sure to follow along for daily Christian inspiration on Instagram.

The new Dear Mushka Resolved Necklace is based on Isaiah 26:3 which is what I consider to be my own life verse, if I had to choose just one. It’s the verse that I have meditated on the most and it has been the biggest comfort to me in my life.

You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you because he trusts in you.

I first heard this verse when I was still in college and had no context, I didn’t know how to study scripture. But when I first heard it, I immediately praised God for the truth. I realized that my brain is always going a million miles an hour and I long for peace.

The loud noises, the conflict and chaos shows that the world is broken and all I long for is peace. This world will not be peaceful until Christ comes again, but our minds can find peace and rest through Him now.

Through Jesus we can have that peace even when everything around us is chaotic.

So the Resolved Necklace builds on this idea and serves as a reminder for this concept. The gold chain and pendant that hangs around your neck represents your mind that is always looking around towards your past, towards things you wish you had or hadn’t done. Or when we look at others and constantly compare ourselves - it shows our minds being pulled in different directions.

But when we wrap our minds around the stone (around God) we find peace.

This necklace hangs a little shorter on a 16” chain. It sits right above my shirt line but if you’d like to make it a little longer you’re always welcome to add a chain extender.

The pendant is fitted with a beautiful moonstone - they remind me of an opal but are a little more grey than white. The edges of this stone are very reflective and when they catch the light you see little rainbows! So stunning!

It has taken me years to design a piece for this verse because it has meant so much to me. I’m praying over this piece and over all of you. I hope through it you are able to find peace and joy.