Oh my goodness, friends! The past few days have been so intense, so much going on. Henry Rollins said, “In winter, I plot and plan. In spring, I move.” I am putting that sentiment to work in my own life, quite literally! In the past…
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Free Desktop Background // I am not afraid.
Read moreHello, dear friends. I’ve been inspired lately, making lists, setting goals, and manifesting dreams. While it’s all very exciting — it’s scary too. I used to be more of a risk taker. I wasn’t jumping out of airplanes exactly, but I quit my secure job…
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Gerber BabyNes: a smart way to nourish the greatness in your baby
Read moreAs a mother, I am always looking for ways to keep my babies healthy and happy. I suppose that this is true for all parents. It is our greatest hope to know that we are taking the greatest care of our little ones. Recently, I…
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Spring & Strength // Never grow a wishbone, daughter, where your backbone ought to be.
Read more⇻⇻ “Never grow a wishbone, daughter, where your backbone ought to be.” ⇺⇺ Back in the cold dark of winter, I chose my word for the year — strength. (You can read about that here.) In the winter, strength is an easy concept. Here in…
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Spring/Summer Haul + Tips for Consignment Shopping
Read moreA couple of weeks ago, I made a post about simple kids wardrobes. In it, I talked about how I go to the consignment shop each season, trade in the kids old clothes, and pick up necessities for the coming season. I do this twice…
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He is risen! Alleluia!
Read moreHappy Easter, friends! This Holy Week has been one of deep reflection for me. On Good Friday I sat in church, listening to the story of the crucifixion, and I wept. A couple of days have passed, and now we celebrate the resurrection. My heart…
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Tips for Planning an Easter Egg Hunt & Party
Read moreLast Sunday our church had its annual Easter Egg Hunt & Celebration. This year, I was the Chair of the Planning Committee. I was really excited about this task because, although the egg hunt that we attended last year was fun, I knew that we…
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An Opening Day Flop
Read moreI had been looking forward to Saturday, April 8th because it was the day of our church’s annual Easter egg hunt & celebration. A couple of church friends and I had been planning the celebration for months. Then, when I found out that it was…
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Five on Friday // Five Films
Read moreNew series, five things, on Fridays. Let me preface this week’s five by saying that this is not a list of my favorite films. It’s simply a list of films that I happen to have watched recently and found worthwhile. 1. The Big Short —…