A few years ago I was at a dinner party. I was right at the end of the season of life where absolutely everything was hard. I hadn’t been sleeping … [Read more...] about Why ‘Homemaking’ Feels Like a Dirty Word (and How to Redeem It)
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Mom Olympics – Winter Games
The Winter Olympics have come to a close for another 4 years and whether you soaked up every moment of Virtue/Moir or preferred the big air of the … [Read more...] about Mom Olympics – Winter Games
New Mom Must Haves (from a Mom of 4!!)
I'll admit it - I love telling people what to do making suggestions for what people who are new to something might want to try when I've … [Read more...] about New Mom Must Haves (from a Mom of 4!!)
Out of Our Mess Comes an Opportunity for Ministry – Why Your Story Matters
In 2012, with a new baby in my arms and my school district cutting positions (of which I was one of the last hired and assuming I would be let go), my … [Read more...] about Out of Our Mess Comes an Opportunity for Ministry – Why Your Story Matters
Losing Sleep, Finding Grace
This is a guest post from Emily Sue Allen of Kindred Mom during my maternity leave. As a mom who is once again experiencing my sleep being divided up … [Read more...] about Losing Sleep, Finding Grace
Baby’s Birth Story
If you follow me on Facebook or Instagram, you saw that 4 weeks ago, we welcomed our 4th little bundle of joy, Paris, into the world. Our 3rd little … [Read more...] about Baby’s Birth Story
I Want More for My Children, but It’s Not What You Think
Today's post is a Guest Post from Sarah at StandForMom and I *LOVE* this post on wanting more for our children. This is my heart song for my children … [Read more...] about I Want More for My Children, but It’s Not What You Think
When Your Son is a Superhero
When your son is a superhero, you get up in the morning to the sounds of superhero feet at their superhero speed making their way for a … [Read more...] about When Your Son is a Superhero
4 Surprising (and Simple) Things that Make You a Better Mom
I've said it before and I'll say it again - if we had not been blessed with more children after our first, I would have thought I had this whole … [Read more...] about 4 Surprising (and Simple) Things that Make You a Better Mom
Simple Homemaking Hacks that I am LOVING Right Now
Well, if you've ever seen my house, the last thing you'd maybe expect to find on this blog are tips on homemaking. Because I so do not have this area … [Read more...] about Simple Homemaking Hacks that I am LOVING Right Now