This is a sponsored post. All opinions are my own. Summer has been a relaxing escape from schedules and places-to-be; some days we play and act silly and make living-room tents, and other days I run errands and fold laundry and the kids collapse from “errand exhaustion” and have a Rescue Bots marathon. Mine (3 […]
Motherhood is already chock full of demands, but during the summer when there is no reprieve provided by school, the demands keep comin’ without much of a chance to catch my breath. This concentrated time with my children has revealed to me that I enjoy time and space for my agenda. Summer called that agenda […]
As moms, we can so quickly become alienated from fellowship, lonely, and burdened under the weight of our responsibilities. Our family is at the center of all we do and our care for them can sometimes leave us drained, discouraged by our failures, and thirsty for a word of hope. This is why it is […]
You’re in for a treat today. My friend Jill Redling is sharing her heart here and it’s so, so good. There are plenty of women who can rock a small grocery budget and balance babies on hips while they do all the things–but very few women have a real connection to Jesus, one with a […]
When I became a mother at the age of twenty-five, I didn’t predict the innumerable ways caring for a little human would redefine how I live. A few years in, it occurred to me I no longer dress like I once did, have the same aspirations, or spend time with the same people. I […]
I want to incorporate more traditions into the life of my young family, but that is an abstract and vague goal, which until now, had no hope of fruition. As December 1st approaches, I mean well and have every intention of executing every fabulous Christmas idea I’ve pinned on Pinterest. Reality is I maybe accomplish […]
I recently read “A Slob Comes Clean,” wherein author and blogger Dana White makes the excellent point that a system is only as strong or effective as its enforcer. As an obsessed organizer and list maker, I have developed more systems in my life than I can count. The problem is, I’m not always the […]
I’ve been thinking lately about how to be strategic in doing meaningful acts of service for others. If you read my last post about minimalism and decision fatigue then you know that being intentional with my time and possessions is important to me. I want to grow in how I can extend myself to serve […]
Minimalism Defined Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist defines minimalism as “the intentional promotion of the things we value most and the removal of everything that distracts us from it.” I think minimalism is frequently misunderstood. It isn’t just about getting rid of stuff. Most often it is not the tangible that keeps us from the things we value […]
Don’t you just love a good picnic? They are the age-old, quintessential form of relaxation. With a little preparation and the right equipment, a picturesque, al fresco meal is totally achievable! I think the reason picnics are such a success when it comes to entertaining is because the main attraction is being outdoors and that part […]
When our children are young, so much is disposable. I have accepted that after a day, art may go in the recycling bin, after a week, I donate happy meal toys, and after a few months the stained shirts become rags. Today I’m sharing 5 kid products that are worthwhile. My kids enjoy them, sure, […]
I was content to let my 3-year-old entertain herself every day (by nature that meant entertaining her little brother, who follows her every move). When they play, I do what needs doing. As much I hate to admit it, the glaringly obvious truth was I had buried my head deep in a pile of to-do’s to […]