Wherever you are, whatever you are doing, it is my prayer that right now, in this very moment. you would know and believe with your whole heart that YOU ARE LOVED. I don’t know what you’re going through. I don’t know what tomorrow holds for you. But I do know this: you are not alone. Tough Days ...
Celebrate Absolutely Everything
Why We Celebrate Absolutely Everything 🎉 Someone once told me, “You guys celebrate everything!” At first, I took it as criticism. Were we being frivolous? Over the top? Maybe. Later I realized… what if it wasn’t criticism at all? What if it was actually: “Wow, those people really know how to look on ...
How to Make Hard Boiled Eggs in the Instant Pot
THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. YOU CAN VISIT THE DISCLOSURE TAB TO LEARN MORE. Woot Woot! Did you snag an Instant Pot on Prime Day? I did—I wasn’t even sure what I’d use it for, but I figured at least it would have good resale value if it didn’t earn its keep. But now? After just a few ...
Consignment Shop Haul: Back to Homeschool, Clothing Edition
Hello Momma Friends! As you're thinking of back to school (homeschool or public) clothing shopping, don't forget to check the local consignment shops and thrift stores. You can find lots of great deals and avoid the big crowds! For example, I bought 3 pairs of jeans for my ...
Child Sized Inspiration: I Believe in YOU!
“MOM!! I BELIEVE in you!” Then she slammed the door and was gone. I stood there stunned... What just happened? Then came the tears of joy. She didn’t wait to be praised, she just said the kind thing and moved on. What a lesson. Friends, speak the encouragement. Don’t overthink it. Don’t wait for the ...
5 Tips for Creating or Organizing a Kitchen Pantry Closet
When we built our home 11 years ago, we included a great closet in the family room. At first, we used it for storing books, board games, and all sorts of miscellaneous items. But as our family grew—and so did our desire to host friends and family around the table—we needed to rethink our ...
12 Years Ago Today
Twelve years ago today, I met a boy. Before long, he made me a wife and a momma. We were just babies back then! We had no idea how incredibly hard life would be—how we’d lay his mom to rest after her battle with cancer, how many funerals we’d attend, how many bills would come, or even how many cars ...
My 30th Birthday Recap
What a great day! Not because we did anything spectacular for my 30th, but because we spent it together. I’ve always been the type to celebrate absolutely everything, and usually to celebrate BIG. Learning to Slow DownLately, I’ve been praying for God to teach me how to slow down. To savor quiet ...
The Prayer Chair
Not too long ago, I spent a night on my bedroom floor, crying myself to sleep. My husband tried to comfort me, but I had my mind made up: I needed more than a quick “you’re okay.” What I really needed was hours of prayer and quiet time with Jesus. I needed to hear Him speak, to center my heart, and ...
Marriage: I Want You To Keep Fighting
Friends, if you’re feeling like your marriage is falling apart, I want you to take comfort in this: Jesus’ hands are not only for comfort, but for healing. Radical healing. I’ve seen it in my marriage, and I believe it can happen in yours too. Marriage is such a good gift from God, but we also know ...
Simple Summer
As summer nears, I always find myself making a big Summer Bucket List. I check out all the local events, buy simple crafts for the toddler, bigger projects for the older kids, and maybe even something a little ambitious for myself. I pick up new popsicle molds, vowing we’ll only make homemade frozen ...
The Simple Joys of Motherhood
Motherhood. It drains me and fulfills me like nothing else ever could. If I don’t get too caught up in all that I have to do, I can really practice being grateful for what I get to do. Today I am grateful for laundry. A bathroom floor covered in dirty clothes is a blessing in my eyes. As I pick up a ...
The Power of Words: Choosing Uplifting Labels
I truly believe that the words we use shape how others see themselves and how they see the world. When you tell someone, “You’re smart,” they’re more likely to embrace challenges with confidence. When you say, “You’re organized,” they’ll feel encouraged to nurture that trait. On the other side of ...
Texts From Dad: The Church
From my dad: "This is the church where your mother and I got married." Okay so maybe he isn't very poetic, and this picture doesn’t spark a hundred emotions within you like it does for me, but I know my dad’s big heart and this sure made me smile! Just take another look at the picture, would you? ...
What Should I Take to a Blog Conference?
I’m attending my first Blog Conference next weekend, and I already started thinking a few weeks ago about what I would be bringing with me (aside from my usual necessities, which are my cell phone, a good lip balm, and some cash). I don’t want to take too much stuff with me that I feel like I’m ...
You Can’t Give it if You Don’t Have it- So Get It!
As I got ready for bed one night this week I walked past this sight, in the middle of my living room floor. Our cat, who we call #slightlybetterbrownie on social media, was checking out the tracks left out by my kiddos. Normally I would've told the kids to clean them up before bed, but I was away ...
4 Ways to Improve Your Efficiency in the Office
In no particular order at all, here are my top 4 tips on how you can improve your efficiency in the workplace, specifically the office. I know it’s been quite a few years since I’ve worked in a cubical, but the 4 simple steps in BOLD can be easily adapted for anywhere. Next week I'll tailor this ...
A Tripod Setup For YouTube For Under $35!
.This post contains affiliate links. A camera tripod has been on my Amazon wish list basically ever since I bought my fancy camera back in December of 2014. I’ve been worried about getting a cheap one and it tipping and breaking my camera. I finally ordered one and was so happy when the UPS man ...
Happy 3rd Birthday, Sweet Girl
Sweet Girl, Tonight I am going to put you to bed as a 2 year old. When you wake up (I’m guessing at about 3:30am, and again at 6:30am), you will officially be a 3 year old. Man, just when you got the hang of admitting you were 2, and not 15 when people asked, you’ve got another age to ...
Home Art: Creating a Paint Shirt!
We've been taking on quite a few art projects this year, since switching to Home Art Studio. We are LOVING it! The kids love it because they're actually getting to do more art, and I love it because the materials are so easy to follow and it mostly uses things we already have at home. As a ...
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