© Ivan Kruk / Dollar Photo Club As my children grow older, I really want to start incorporating giving and serving others into our Christmas traditions. It's easy to get caught up in the … Read More...
*contains affiliate links Boutique style clothing for kids is so adorable and so expensive, but it doesn't have to be! Groopdealz is a daily deal site that offers boutique styles for kids and … Read More...
*contains affiliate links I'm so excited to bring you my first ever Holiday Gift Guide! I put a lot of thought and effort into picking items that I love and that (hopefully) you will … Read More...
I love it when we sing the doxology at church because it's so simple and beautiful. It's also a great reminder that our blessings come from God, the creator of all things and we should praise … Read More...
Praise Chart Blank I've been trying to focus on Walker's good behavior lately and praise him for all the little ways he shows character throughout the day. I feel like praising him for the … Read More...
Did you know that reading helps to reduce stress, improve memory, strengthen concentration and expand the vocabulary? These are only a few of the benefits that I've experienced as a reader. I'm so … Read More...
Every night right before I lay my baby down in her crib, I pause and reflect on the fact that she won't always be this little. I do my best to clear my head and stop just for a minute or two to really … Read More...
Have you heard this joke? The president is walking with his wife when they see one of her ex-boyfriends in a less than appealing occupation. The president says,"If you hadn't married me, you might … Read More...
©Ruta Saulyte / Dollar Photo Club Contains affiliate links. See disclosure policy for more information. If you're a parent then you know that kids require a new wardrobe basically every … Read More...
I wrote about a post called, "Teaching My Toddler About Jesus," when Walker was about one year old. Since then I've noticed an increased interest in that post so I've decided to do an update now that … Read More...
I don't know about you, but I fail daily as a mom. I lose my temper. I yell. I'm grumpy. I'm selfish. Mom of the year, right? Let's face it, motherhood puts us to the test every second … Read More...
It's been awhile since I've done an outfit post, mostly because I just had a baby five months ago and things are busy. Also, I spend a lot of my summer sweating in the garden in a tank and shorts and … Read More...
These few short years that I get to hold my babies... ....these years that are filled with frustration and tears.... ...joy and gladness... These are the Glory Days. These are the … Read More...
Coming up with new ways (that don't break the bank!) to keep toddlers busy can be tough sometimes. I've been experimenting with a few activities over the last few months and I thought I would share … Read More...
Baby girl will be a month old soon so I figured I should share her birth story now or it may never get done! Both kiddos are napping so let's see if I can get this written before I'm needed again. … Read More...
Our sweet baby girl Kennedy Faith made her arrival at 5:48 am on Friday March 28th, 2014. She weighed 8 lbs 15 oz and was 21 inches long. She is absolutely perfect in every way and I can't wait … Read More...
I want to remember... the way you suck your thumb and grab the edge of my sleeve while you watch TV, the way you snuggle close to read books and at the end say, "mo pease?" I want to … Read More...
As I come to the final weeks of this pregnancy I'm attempting to prepare myself physically, mentally and spiritually for labor. One of the things that I feel will help me is using scripture as a … Read More...
I just finished reading, When Others Shuddered: Eight Women Who Refused to Give Up by Jamie Janosz and it was a fascinating short read. I must confess I was first drawn to this book because I loved … Read More...
Here I sit 34 weeks pregnant. As my mind begins to fill itself with thoughts of labor and a mental countdown until delivery, part of me wants time to stop. I don't want to spend my last … Read More...