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Ally Veldhuisen

Ally Veldhuisen​

Ally is the primary founder of For This House. She just finished renovating a cute, old house in small town Washington where she lives with her husband and young son. Ally is a teacher by trade, but also enjoys library cookbooks and watching Downton Abbey. Learn more about Ally

Ally Veldhuisen

Ally Veldhuisen​

Ally is the primary founder of For This House. She just finished renovating a cute, old house in small town Washington where she lives with her husband and young son. Ally is a teacher by trade, but also enjoys library cookbooks and watching Downton Abbey. Learn more about Ally

Navigating from toxic positivity to self-aware optimism
Heart

Ally’s journey of realizing how constant positivity, though well-intentioned, can minimize others’ experiences and invalidate their feelings.

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Home

5 Lessons I Learned Through DIY Home Renovation December 9, 2023  |  7 min read Ally Veldhuisen A year ago, my husband and I decided to move to Washington, back to my hometown. For a few reasons out of our control, we agreed to buy our home sight unseen last

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No-Bake Chocolate Cherry Chia Granola Bars
Health

No-Bake Chocolate Cherry Chia Granola Bars October 25, 2023  |  3 min read Ally Veldhuisen Grocery prices in 2023 and my husband’s appetite for granola bars are definitely not a match made in heaven! I’m constantly on the lookout for a cheaper way to have wholesome, grab’n’go foods on hand

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Navigating Spiritual Dryness - Rediscovering authentic connection with God
Heart

Navigating Spiritual Dryness Rediscovering authentic connection with God September 16, 2023  |  5 min read Ally Veldhuisen Instagram Linkedin I have recently found myself in a season of spiritual dryness. Reading my Bible has lacked its old intrigue. My devotional life has fallen by the wayside. Prayer is more of

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