Let’s Connect

  • Amazon
  • Email
  • Etsy
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • TikTok
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

APILEOFASHES

APOA Homepage

NEW ON THE BLOG: CREATIVE IDEAS FOR THE LIFE YOU’RE LIVING →
A PILE OF ASHES

LIVE CREATIVE. YOUR LIFE DOESN’T HAVE TO LOOK LIKE THE GIRL’S NEXT DOOR.

START HERETHE ASHESTHE AFTERTHE BEAUTYTHE JOURNALFREEBIESTHE SHOP
A cozy and creative moment
WELCOME TO A PILE OF ASHES

For the woman who loves beautiful things, but knows life isn’t always pretty.

Honest stories, creative ideas, practical resources, and everyday inspiration for making the most of the life you’re living.

LIVE CREATIVE →
THE ASHESTHE ASHESFor the hard parts of life.THE AFTERTHE AFTERFinding a way forward.THE BEAUTYTHE BEAUTYEnjoying the life we’re living.
A LITTLE SOMETHING FOR YOU

Free Printable Resources

Meal plans, checklists, journaling pages, prayer guides, and more—created to help you live creative every day.

VISIT THE FREEBIES LIBRARY →
A selection of A Pile of Ashes free printable guides arranged on a bright desk

THE LATEST ON THE BLOG

2 Corinthians Chapter 2 : A Lesson in Forgiveness, Grace, and the Fragrance of Christ

2 Corinthians Chapter 2 : A Lesson in Forgiveness, Grace, and the Fragrance of Christ

7 Budget-Friendly Family Dinners Using Walmart’s $35 Thanksgiving Meal Deal

7 Budget-Friendly Family Dinners Using Walmart’s $35 Thanksgiving Meal Deal

What If We Stopped Rushing Christmas?

What If We Stopped Rushing Christmas?

7 Cozy Fall Activities Just for Her

7 Cozy Fall Activities Just for Her

Maybe the Algorithm Knows I’m Grieving. Or Maybe We All Are.

Maybe the Algorithm Knows I’m Grieving. Or Maybe We All Are.

To the Woman Who Knows She Needs to Make a Different Choice

To the Woman Who Knows She Needs to Make a Different Choice

Out of the Ashes

Out of the Ashes

A Fall Prayer for Your Family

A Fall Prayer for Your Family

Learn how to journal your faith — free eight page beginner guide
THIS MONTH'S FEATURED FREEBIE

Learn How to Journal Your Faith

A free, beginner-friendly 8-page guide to Bible journaling, Scripture writing, and faith planning.

GET THE FREE GUIDE →
THE JOURNALTHE JOURNALProjects, pages, and creative ideas I’m making.→CURRENTLY STUDYINGCURRENTLY STUDYINGFaith and reflection for everyday life.→SEASONAL IDEASSEASONAL IDEASSimple, beautiful ways to celebrate the season.→
A portrait of the writer behind A Pile of Ashes

Hi, I’m Ashley.

Wife, mom of seven, pastor's wife, business owner, writer, and forever a work in progress. I share honest stories, creative ideas, and practical resources to help you make a beautiful life—right where you are. Welcome! I'm glad you are here.

READ MORE →
✉

The In Between

A MONTHLY LETTER
FOR THE LIFE WE’RE LIVING.

JOIN THE NEWSLETTER →
A LITTLE SOMETHING FROM THE SHOP

Made for Your Everyday

Thoughtfully created printables, journals, and practical resources for making everyday life a little more beautiful.

EXPLORE THE SHOP →

CURRENTLY LOVING

A few things I am currently loving
  • Reading
  • Working On
  • Making
  • Planning
  • Home
  • About
  • Blog
  • Disclosure
  • Links
  • Login
  • Cart
Privacy & Cookies: This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use.

To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here: Cookie Policy
  • Email
  • Etsy
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • TikTok
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Copyright © 2026