Category: Blog

Oh, the Proverbs 31 woman. Just hearing those words can stir up a mix of awe and, let’s be honest, a tiny whisper of inadequacy in many of us, myself included. She’s described with such grace, diligence, wisdom, and strength – “clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.” (Proverbs Read more

How many times has the thought crossed your mind – “I’ll read my Bible later,” “I’ll get gas in the morning,” “I’ll clean that up tonight,” or “I’ll do the laundry this weekend”? If you’re anything like I’ve been for most of my life, those phrases sound all too familiar. I have historically held the Read more

Sourdough can feel a bit like a mythical beast in the kitchen, right? All those steps, the starter maintenance, the fear of a flat, sad loaf… I get it! But what if I told you that baking delicious, soft, and flavorful sourdough sandwich bread could actually be a breeze? Forget the intimidation, because today, we’re Read more

As I’ve been sharing our journey here at The Hilltop Collective, from tackling debt to embracing a budget-friendly lifestyle, I want to take a moment to emphasize something truly important: dreams and finances are not one size fits all. With these posts, my aim is to be genuinely authentic – sharing the good, the bad, Read more

Welcome back to “Our Journey to Freedom”! In Part 1, I shared the heavy weight of the debt that had been holding us back – a stark realization of years of financial irresponsibility. But recognizing the problem was just the first step. The real work came in figuring out how to dig ourselves out of Read more

The weight of debt… it can feel absolutely crippling, can’t it? I’m guessing many of you reading this understand that heavy feeling in the pit of your stomach. Our story isn’t some unique, never-before-heard tale, but I truly hope that by sharing our struggles, you might gain some insight into why we finally decided to Read more