Thank you for visiting A Pendulum World!
Who am I & Why am I blogging?
I am a young wife and mother to two busy boys. One handsome, digital marketing guru and one messy, little one! I love getting outdoors, trying new foods, and making friends. Right now, I’m navigating young motherhood while trying to balance new things and stay sane.
I met my husband (Sam) while we were both attending BYU. We were married in April 2012 in the Mesa, Arizona Temple. Shortly after being married we were surprised to realize that we were pregnant! Just 1 week after our 1st Anniversary our sweet boy, P joined our family.
Currently, Sam and I are finishing up our college degrees. Balancing college, work, and our little family keeps life interesting, joyful, entertaining, and very busy. The inspiration for this blog came as a result of feeling pulled in multiple directions. I feel a need to find balance in my life. There are so many competing ideas in the world that seem so extreme, as well as take up a lot of my time. Join me on my journey of finding balance and peace in this hectic world.
Thanks for stopping by!
Marla
I am absolutely loving your blog!!!
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I am SO excited to read more of your blog!! Many Blessings, Hannah
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Thank you so much, Hannah! 🙂 I’m grateful to have you along for the journey!
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I nominated you for the Liebster Award! Check it out here: http://stayingmom.com/i-received-the-liebster-award/ =)
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Thank you so much for thinking of me! 🙂 I definitely feel flattered!
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Hey pretty lady! I have nominated you for the Sisterhood of the World Bloggers Award! http://lightthelie.wordpress.com/2014/10/16/receiving-encouragement-to-give-encouragement/ You so deserve it.
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Thank you, Emily!! I have to say, seeing your comment was definitely a surprise that gave me a little burst of energy! Thank you for thinking of me! 🙂
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Oh it is my pleasure! You are such a ball of sunshine in this blogging world. I love reading your posts and seeing that cute smiling baby face in your pictures 🙂 What a cutie!
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Looks like there are more blog awards doing the rounds. I’ve nominated you for the One Lovely Blog award! Check it out here: http://stayingmom.com/ive-been-nominated-for-the-one-lovely-blog-award/ – lovely seems like a very fitting word to describe you and your blog. Jen =)
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Oh thank you so much, Jen! You are right–it is awards season. 🙂 Thank you so much for thinking of me… I appreciate it so very much!
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I love the little bit of your story that you shared!
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Thank you so much, Natalie!! I’m glad you enjoyed it! Although it would have been great if i could just know you through more than the internet! 🙂 Thank you for stopping by my blog!
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Thanks for sharing your story. Thanks, also, for stopping by my blog and liking it. Here’s to a life of balance and joy in the ordinary!
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Oh, I’m so glad I could find your blog! And yes, I love how you put that “Here’s to a life of balance and joy in the ordinary!” Thank you for stopping by! 🙂
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I like the name of your blog, a thoughful title. Looking forward to read more. Have a blessed life 🙂
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Thank you so much for stopping by my blog! I hope all the best for you,too, and hope to get to know you better! 🙂
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Nice to meet such a sweet family. Both your blog and twitter handle has a new follower named 4yearoldadult 🙂
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Well, thank you so much! I am excited to get to know you better 🙂
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My pleasure 🙂
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I have nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award. Find out the details here: http://4yearoldadult.wordpress.com/2015/01/29/versatile-blogger-award/
Looking forward to your response 🙂
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You write beautifully 🙂 Did a mini stalking of your blog and now I look forward to reading more from your side.
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Thank you so much! It is so meaningful that you took the time to visit my blog. I hope we can get to know each other better! 🙂
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It’s been a long time since we heard from our Marla…..all is well?
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You are so sweet to think of me, Torrie! It means so very much. 🙂 I’ve been so busy with school and been feeling less confident recently with my ability to form a complete thought in my writing. I sit down to write and feel like my words are all jumbled and my thoughts across the map. Have you ever had that happen? I want to come back to blogging, I’m just trying not to put too much pressure on myself. Thank you so much for checking up on me though!! It means so much that even though I haven’t posted in a while, that I’m not forgotten 🙂
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Definitely not forgotten. And you know what? Yes, that very thing happened to me this fall…not being able to find my enthusiasm and talent in the midst of all the chaos. Don’t stress on it. You’ll know when your moment to return arrives….it’ll be crystal clear! Just know we’re still thinking of you and will be waiting for you when you find that window! 🙂
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Your words me more to me than you’ll probably ever know. Thank you for understanding and for giving me hope that my writing bug will return! 🙂 I hope you are doing well! And by the way, just because I’m not writing, I’m still reading and I enjoy stopping by your blog 🙂
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Hah! That’s exactly what I did too! Am glad I was some comfort to you. I know you’re a little overwhelmed and down right now, but you’re gonna come out the other end of that soon. I know it.
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Hey Marla,
I love your blog! I found you through the editors journal and glad that I did. You just gained yourself a follower! 🙂
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JcCee, thanks so much for stopping by my blog!! And, I’m so sorry for replying so late! But I do sincerely appreciate you taking the time to stop by and say hello! It means so much! 🙂
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No problem, Marla. You’re very welcome! 🙂
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I’m so glad I found your blog. Love it! 🙂
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Oh thank you so much! I’m glad you found it, as well! 🙂
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Hi, I love your blog and that’s why I have nominated you for Very Inspiring Blogger Award- http://thechampatree.in/2015/05/12/very-inspiring-blogger-award/
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You are so sweet! Thank you for the nominations! I’m so sorry I haven’t participated in them yet… But I may in the very near future! I’m diving back into the blogging world and I’m loving it! 🙂 thank you again for thinking of me!
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Hi Marla..Here is another one. Congratulations! : http://thechampatree.in/2015/05/13/versatile-mommy-blogger-award/
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