STOP mindlessly consuming social media for a sec. I'm guilty too, it's okay. Friends, hear me out a minute. I know, we're all SO busy, but take a couple of minutes to listen to THIS song. I get it, maybe this kind of Christian music isn't for you, but I swear to you that Jesus is. These lyrics- ...
Life Hack: Don’t Lose Your Keys
Always losing your keys? I was that way once too. 3 tips: 1. Designate one pocket for your keys when you're out and about. Maybe it's a jeans pocket, maybe it's a purse pocket, just keep it the same each time. 2. Install a simple hook for your keys at home. Don't just toss them on the counter, ...
Happy Fourth, Friends
Happy Fourth, Friends! Aside from Christmas, this is my absolute favorite holiday. Wait, who am I kidding? I love Jesus, but I think this actually is my favorite holiday. Tomorrow is my birthday, I love the USA, the weather is perfect, and this time of year it is just so easy to ...
I’ll follow you
I'd follow Mr. Awesome anywhere, and I do.😂 Seriously, I cannot get enough of this guy. Today anyway... To be honest, on Sunday we deep cleaned the garage together and things got...intense- ha! He keeps too much, I purge too much. That may never change, but hey, we balance each other ...
Farewell, World’s Best Scotcheroo Bar
Our small town grocery store is closing this weekend and will reopen as a Hy-vee in a few weeks. I'm going to miss so much about the store, mostly the way the management makes everyone feel like family, their community impact, the great prices, the calm atmosphere, and these scotcheroo bars. To ...
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Camp Resort- Beaver Trails in Austin, MN
This past week we took our 2nd annual camping trip to Yogi Bear’s Jelly Stone Park- Beaver Trails in Austin, Minnesota. The campground is located just off of I35 and was a little over an hour away from home for us. Let me preface this with we intentionally went “off-season” because we ...
Celebrate it Anyway
I better write quick before it's tomorrow! Ha! As the mom of this big family my days are often filled to the brim. Everyone has somewhere to be at various times during the week and it's my job to make sure that happens. No matter what, I always make time to #CelebrateAbsolutelyEverything. It's ...
What to Do When Your Boss is Gone
Here's a post from my personal Facebook page a year ago, when our youngest daughter was just 5. If you didn't know it already, five-year-olds have the very best wisdom to share: ..Conversations with the 5 Year Old.. -Mr. Awesome took the big kids to a movie- G: Momma, is Dad your ...
Will You Be a Servant To Your Spouse, Too?
We attended a precious wedding ceremony and reception for our neighbors yesterday where not only did we get to eat DONUTS in lieu of cake, we also learned the bride and groom’s parents were both celebrating 37 years of marriage. Praise! Deep praise, Lord. My heart was happy as I heard the news, ...
The Day the Joy Began to Fade…
It’s Saturday, April 20, 2019, Mr. Awesome is home and I am grateful to get a few minutes to type what’s on my heart. I woke up to a quiet house, I turned over and grabbed my phone to start my online bible study. My heart craves a “real” bible study, but in this season, I just don’t have the ...
Real Life: Where’s MY Tablet? + Stay Strong!
Here's a post I found in my draft folder from over a year ago. I must have felt too ashamed to share it at the time, but hey, it's Real Life! Not that I need to justify it to you, but: This was during our early nursing days with the baby and I was dealing with low milk supply, extreme sleep ...
Need Rest? Come to Jesus.
Has anyone ever told you why it’s important to read your devotionals in the morning, rather than in the evening? It’s simple. Soak up the Godly wisdom before your day kicks into high gear, as it always does, and you’re sidetracked by all the earthly things that come your ...
Peaceful Parenting
Years ago, at a Mops International meeting, I gathered at one of the many round tables in the Fireside room of a local church. The room was filled with a couple of dozen other mothers who had at least one child somewhere in the age range of 0-5. Some, like me, also had older ...
The Easiest AND Best Gluten Free Edible Cookie Dough
Can I let you in on a secret? I have a serious LOVE for raw cookie dough. There, I said it. I put it on the table, so to speak. Now let’s talk about it, okay? The way I feel about biting into raw cookie dough I don’t think most people could not possibly understand. Like, when it ...
How Much Could You Save on Your Next Credit Card Bill?
Friends, be honest with me, how close do you check your credit card statements? Really close? Kinda close? I know life is busy, but I hope you are taking the time to check them well, and I'll tell you why. Full disclosure: I love Dave Ramsey's financial wisdom, and while the idea of ...
Homeschool Room Refresh
One of the things I have always loved the most about homeschooling my children is that we can homeschool anywhere. I love being able to pack up our things and hit the park, a friend's house, a cafe, etc. The options are limitless. That said, I also think having some excellent ...
Easy 3 Ingredient Cheese Dip- With REAL Cheese
This recipe was born out of a desire to eat my weight in cheese dip during a past Super Bowl, without sacrificing the quality of the food I was putting in my body. I think it's only fitting to share it now, as we embark on another Super Bowl! Go, Patriots! The fake cheese in the box has its ...
Preventative Maintenance: Frozen Pipes
Friends, You know I can't help myself, after all, I'm the maintenance man's daughter. ;) Bear with me while I step out of my typical Niche. I promise to keep this one brief! If you too are experiencing the extreme cold (I know, that's such an understatement) like we are here in ...
Local: Top 5 Reasons Why You Should Schedule a Date Night at The Paddler’s Tap in Forest City, IA
Local: Top 5 Reasons Why You Should Schedule a Date Night at The Paddler’s Tap in Forest City, IA You can hang out for hours and never feel rushed to give up your table. The crew at The Paddler's Tap have curated a cozy, yet spacious, environment complete with a shelf of board games ...
Want to Take a Peek Inside my Drawers?
2019 is the year I get all the systems in place for a smooth life. Okay, that may be a bit of an exaggeration, but I have talked with Mr. Awesome about how important to me it is that this is the year I pour a little more time and energy into the areas of our home that “don’t ...
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