Just a friendly #parenthack, #lifehack or whatev, in case you find yourself in the same predicament I was in this morning. The rounded end of a bobby pin will pop these little locks open, easy peasy. How To: Stick the rounded end of the bobby pin into the lock. Give it a little turn or jiggle. It ...
Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix
This Ranch Dressing Mix is so easy to make, and it’s a great way to skip the expensive little packets at the store. Most of the spices are ones you probably already have on hand! Even if you don’t have them all, I encourage you to grab what you need and give it a try — it’s quick, simple, and ...
Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix
Armed with a bunch of spices, some measuring spoons, a big mixing bowl, and my mother-in-law’s recipe, I set out to make one of our long-time family favorites: Taco Seasoning Mix! Each year we order enough beef to fill our deep freeze. When my husband and I first got married, the only thing I knew ...
I Love You to Death, Marry Me, and Have Fun
A couple weeks ago, I was digging through my keepsake box for a specific picture of an old friend. I couldn’t find it, and for a moment, I felt a little defeated. But then I found something else from that same time period — a playful, just-for-fun “marriage proposal” from a co-worker at the pizza ...
The Barrel Drive-In: More Than Just Another Restaurant
Our youngest had her own little soda with her chicken kid's meal at the Barrel Drive in yesterday. Hey, no judgment please, we are making memories here! She hasn't really tasted much soda before, but REALLY enjoyed this treat. Check out the video: I mean really though, who wouldn't love homemade ...
Stop Saying NO Out of Fear
As a young mom, I was asked to take on a volunteer position. At first, I didn’t accept it. I felt inexperienced and unsure of myself, but I also didn’t want fear to keep me from something God might be calling me to. The woman who asked me said something that still guides me today: “Don’t say no ...
How to Make Your Own Shell Ice Cream Topping
Did you know you can make your own hard ice cream topping? Let’s get a little old fashion and give this a try, okay? Now we don’t really have this often (ice cream, YES. This topping though, no), I’d say maybe once or twice a year. It is nice to be able to make it yourself for two ...
My Friend, Amy.
Amy Elizabeth Hild. September 9th, 1987 - February 25th, 2015 Amy Elizabeth Hild I’ve known Amy’s full name for well over 10 years, and I’ve never forgotten it. She used to doodle it in her math notebook all.the.time. She’d put fancy designs around her name and play around with ...
Memories For My Baby Girl: Daddy Twirls You Around the Kitchen
My memory may fail me at some point. I know this, because it has before. This little blog is not only my place to encourage others, but to chronicle my thoughts and store my memories, in case I ever forget these sweet moments. I have no idea how long my posts will stay on the internet. It's my ...
Why I’m Pulling Back the Shades and NOT Seeing 50 Shades of Grey
Ladies, we need to talk. Grab a cup of coffee, this may take a while. I know many of you are really looking forward to seeing the 50 shades of Grey movie this weekend. But can I just ask, WHY? What about it is appealing to you? Now before you envision me sitting up high on my soap box writing this ...
How To Make Homemade Almond Milk -Recipe
Today I’m going to share with you a super simple DIY Homemade Almond Milk Recipe. All you really need for this is Almonds and Water. If you want to sweeten it up a bit and add a little more flavor you can add a Pitted Date, a pinch of salt, and a small splash of vanilla. Let's get started! Soak 1 ...
Baked French Toast
Once in a while I realize we have an abundance of bread in the house. With three kids and a husband who eat sandwiches each week this this doesn’t happen often, but when it does, I know just how to use it up! Baked French Toast! Top 2 reasons why I bake my French toast vs. making it the ...
Tidying Rooms, Tidying Hearts
I spent part of the evening cleaning my oldest daughter’s room. It wasn’t the worst I’ve ever seen, but it certainly wasn’t what anyone would call organized. She struggled to let go of little plastic dolls, Happy Meal toys, random papers she had drawn on, and keychains with no real significance ...
Enjoy the Journey, Heaven Awaits
For Christmas we gave the baby a stroller for her own babies. It took her less than a week to figure out she fits in her new dolly stroller. Oh boy. The last doll stroller we had (about 10yrs ago) was held together with massive amounts of duct tape by the end of its life (well, its ...
{Sneak Peak} DIY Hot Cocoa Stand for Family Pictures
This post contains affiliate links. {Sneak Peak} I'm crazy excited about this hot cocoa stand my hubby built, for our family photo shoot. The best part is that when I asked him to make it, he.didn't.even.try.to.talk.me.out.of.it! Folks, he's learning! haha I pulled the idea off of ...
Delicious and Easy Pumpkin Dump Cake Recipe
This is right before it went in the oven This dessert is simple, cozy, and always a hit in the fall (or really, any time of year). It’s one of those “mix, dump, and bake” recipes that turns out delicious even if you aren’t a step-by-step recipe follower. Ingredients: 1 box yellow or spice ...
You Think I’m Strong-Willed? Whatever THAT Means!
There were only TWO other women at the conference with sparkle shoes. One of them was Sally Baucke, the woman who taught me it's okay to wear sparkle shoes and find the joy in your life right where you are. The other woman was like me, just trying to be as fashionable as Sally! So you know ...
Church Family: Feeling Disconnected? Be The Change You Want to See~Part 2
This is part 2 in a series on my feeling discontent and disconnected within my church family. You can skim Part 1 Here. Here I am, on my quest to be the change I wanted to see. I thought about changing churches. I really did. I even had my new church all picked out, but then someone ...
Church Family: Feeling Disconnected? Be The Change You Want to See~Part 1
Something has been on my mind and I just can't sort it out. So naturally I come here, to my little corner of the World Wide Web, and literally the corner of our home. You see for the past couple years I've been telling my husband that I feel like I'm not growing at church, I don't feel ...
Bless The Lord My Soul
Emotions have ran high the past couple weeks. I've prayed for the Lord to break my heart for what breaks His, and he has. Along with that there's been real true deep heartache, and tears. I've been in mourning and feel like crawling under the covers and staying there... but then the little people ...
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