“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 ...
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 ...
My Heart Today: The Orphans
Photo Courtesy of Courtney Lorenz Photography. My family and I drove home from church today in our Town and Country van. We bought it new, had it custom-fit for our family, and delivered to the same dealership where we had bought our last minivan, just a couple years before that. When we got ...
Grandma Dorothy’s Special K Bars
I shared on Facebook that Special K Bars are *the* most loved treat on my husband's side, at extended family gatherings. We've been together almost 11 years, and for the first time ever... I was asked to bring them to one of their big shindigs! Say what!? I was worried they’d be rock hard, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
In The Kitchen: Homemade Hummus
Twice last week I got to enjoy meals with friends who brought hummus to share. Mmm-mm-mmm. Good food and good friends—my favorite combination! It reminded me that I hadn’t made hummus in years, so I decided to give it a try again. Hummus isn’t too expensive to buy, but I love making things myself ...
Blessing Soup: A Simple, Heartwarming Meal
This recipe might as well be called Blessing Soup. I was first introduced to it at a MOPS Christmas dinner, where another mom brought a crock of it to share. She told me it only had four ingredients—yes, just four! 1 can cream of chicken 1 can chicken broth 1 package cream cheese 1 ...
Christmas Cheer: Simple Gift
Here's a very simple gift for anyone on your list. We won big at our town Christmas Celebration (I'm talkin' grand prize kind of big. It blessed our socks off, folks!). It was such a great surprise that we chose to turn some of that money back into blessing others. I ...
Show me the mother and I’ll show you the child quote
At the suggestion of a friend, I just started watching Army Wives. I really didn't need another show to watch. I'm good with just Parenthood. I love the story lines, even when they make me cringe. um, hello Julia? What are you doing?! I'm only a dozen-ish episodes in on Army Wives (watching on ...
Our First Sewing Project: 18 inch Doll PJs & a Tulle Tutu
My oldest daughter has been wanting to learn how to sew, so this week we finally tackled her very first sewing machine project! We kept things simple, thrifty, and fun—perfect for building confidence. Project 1: Doll Pajama Shirt Start with a baby onesie that no longer fits your little one. ...
DIY American Girl Boy Doll (On a Budget!)
About a month ago, I took the kids to the American Girl store. My oldest daughter adores their dolls, and I thought it would be fun to get a boy one for my son. But when I saw the price tags, I knew I needed a DIY, budget-friendly option. My sweet girl is currently working hard to earn a “mini-me” ...
DIY Designs: Clock Wall
I’m not a designer or decorator by any means, but I do love all things DIY, inexpensive, and pretty. This project checks all three boxes. For a couple of months, I kept my eyes out for three coordinating clocks I loved. I never found the perfect mix—so instead, I bought three that matched. They were ...
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 ...
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