I can’t believe it’s been just over 11 years since I first switched from tampons and pads to using a menstrual cup. At the time, it felt all kinds of “crunchy,” & "holistic" which were odd back then in the circles I ran in. Honestly a little scary and I was super freaked out that I'd get ...
Favorite Bible For Pre-Teen and Teen Boys
If you are looking for a great bible for a pre-teen or teen, and really, boy or girl, I encourage you to check out The Action Bible. Our son, who is now 14, loves this book! When he first got it he was 10 years old and the graphic images were a little startling. It did not make a great bedtime ...
Prime Day Deals of 2021 {DAY 2}
To keep this simple I'm going to share images of the deals I have found today (in no particular order). Clicking the image will direct you to the product page where you can read more and view current pricing. I will continue to update this page throughout the day. ...
A {Slightly Better} Father’s Day Gift Guide
Food- Food is life-giving for everyone in this house. Homemade cookies are a nice way to show appreciation and let dad know that you think he is a “smart cookie”. <-- See that? Dads aren’t the only ones with jokes! No time to bake? That’s okay, just put something from the store into a mason ...
Instant Pot Duo Size Comparison 3 vs. 6 vs. 8 quart
Hey Friends! Did you get an Instant Pot for Christmas? By FAR my most viewed blog post last year, with over 2,000+ more views than any other post, was this one that was actually from the year before, where I explained how to make frozen brussels sprouts in the Instant Pot. Apparently, you all like ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
One of the Most Overlooked Essentials in the Parenting Tool Bag
Parents of littles, if you don’t own an otoscope yet, I highly suggest you order one now. Trust me, you’ll want it before it’s 11 p.m. on a Friday night and you suddenly need to check your 2-year-old’s nose to:A) Figure out which nostril the popcorn kernel is hiding in.B) Make sure she didn’t sneak ...
DIY: Convert a Standard Kid’s Bike Into a Balance Bike
Not to brag, but I love teaching kids how to ride their bikes, and thankfully, most of them love learning too! One of the quickest ways to help them ride without training wheels is to first focus on balance. 👉 Tip #1: Bike Size MattersIn order to learn balance, kids need to be able to put their ...
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 ...
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 ...
Mother Daugther- Girl Talk
Girl Talk: Nurturing Your Daughter’s Heart My oldest daughter is officially a middle schooler. Don’t ask me how this happened—I probably blinked or something! I have so enjoyed raising her and getting to know her. Honestly, I think that last part is almost more important than the first right now ...
Zucchini “Pasta” with Alfredo Sauce
For all you amateurs out there, like me, here's a simple tutorial on how to make a Zucchini Alfredo "pasta" that your kids (read kids AND HUSBAND) will actually eat. We cut out eating pasta regularly a long time ago & we aren't over it yet. I mean we are over the belly bloat and feeling ...
A Slightly Better Wife- GreenAir Oil Diffuser Tutorial and Review
This post contains affiliate links. Visit my disclosure tab for more details. Edit: I've had this diffuser for well over a year now, tried other diffusers, and this one is STILL my most very favorite. Even though it is not as visually appealing as some of the other ...
Dyson DC28 Hose Replacement
For over a year now {maybe two, I have lost track} I have been duct taping, and re-duct taping the hose on my Dyson dc28. Dyson's are great vacuums, the problem was I tried to stretch the hose all the way down the basement stairs while someone stood at the top holding in the vacuum in place for me. ...
Homemade Peanut Butter
Over the weekend, we stopped in to visit my dad (aka Grandpa). He sent us home with two baggies of peanuts—one for the kids, and one for their daddy. The kids and their dad put theirs together, and here’s what they made! I’m absolutely loving my $30 food processor from Amazon. Thank you to everyone ...
2013-2014 Homeschool Curriculum Choices
Well folks, we.are.crazy. “Are you guys crazy?” That’s the question we’ve been asked more than once. With three kids—ages 10, 6, and 9 months—we’ve decided to homeschool the big kids this year. The truth is, I’m not one of those moms who can’t wait for the school bus each August. I’m the mom ...
DIY: Diaper Sprayer Shield How-To
This post contains affiliate links. You can visit my disclosure tab to learn more. We’re a cloth-diapering family, and yes… I catch a lot of crap for that. Get it? Crap. Yep. Momma’s got jokes for dayyyys. There’s a little gadget you can buy for about $20, but I’m a DIY kind of gal anyway, so I ...
Product Review: GROWNSY Electric Nose Suction for Baby
If there’s one baby product I would recommend above all others, it’s the GROWNSY Electric Nose Suction for Baby—a hospital-grade nasal aspirator that makes caring for little noses so much easier. Why I love it: Quickly and effectively clears nasal congestion, no more struggling with a bulb ...