Updates and Joy
04/05/2018
Because it’s been way too long. … More Updates and Joy
Category: Family life
11 Things No One Told Me About Marriage
01/04/2018
As of this Saturday, Daryl and I will have been married for eleven years. 132 months. 4015 days. 96,360 minutes. (Anyone else getting “Seasons of Love” stuck in their heads right about now?) It’s been an incredible ride. I could write out all the clichés that are somehow true (I love him more today than … More 11 Things No One Told Me About Marriage
Merry Christmas, Loves
12/25/2017
Dear friends, No big blog post today, just a simple word of love and thanks. As I reflect on the past year, I’m overwhelmed and humbled by the gift it’s been to reach and get to know so many of you through this blog. I write this blog for you, friends, but I also … More Merry Christmas, Loves
DIY Easy Advent Wreath
11/29/2017
Because even the not-so-crafty among us can handle a few candles and a platter. … More DIY Easy Advent Wreath
4 Great Resources for Advent
11/25/2017
Because faithful preparation takes a little time. … More 4 Great Resources for Advent
10 Things Your Toddler Will Actually Eat This Thanksgiving
11/20/2017
If you’ll be serving food to tiny humans, don’t overthink the side dishes.
Trust me on this one. … More 10 Things Your Toddler Will Actually Eat This Thanksgiving
5 Board Games You Should Try
10/23/2017
Because the holidays are a’comin, and nothing says holiday like some good old family fun. … More 5 Board Games You Should Try
10 Signs You’ve Celebrated Halloween in the Rural Midwest
10/16/2017
Your costume had to fit over a snowsuit Those boots in my hubby’s costume above? Yeah, those are Sorrel snow boots. 2. Houses were far apart and yards were big, so you had to work hard for each piece of candy It was like 0.9 miles per mini Snickers. You basically had to eat all … More 10 Signs You’ve Celebrated Halloween in the Rural Midwest
10 Things Not to Say to a Postpartum Mom (Greatest Hits)
10/09/2017
The fam is taking a little breather from normal life this weekend. I’ll be back with a fresh post (by a great guest-writer!) tomorrow, but for today, please enjoy one of this blog’s greatest hits — also featured on Huffington Post! — from 2016. 10 Things Not to Say to a Postpartum Mom Postpartum women face … More 10 Things Not to Say to a Postpartum Mom (Greatest Hits)
Don’t Let Fear Drive the Bus * 10 Minute Devotional
09/19/2017
My 4-year-old loves Mo Willems’ books. There’s one called Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus that’s all about a pigeon who (wait for it) wants to drive a bus. But he’s a pigeon. Even 4-year-olds know you shouldn’t let him drive. Yet how often do grown adults let fear drive the bus? I know I do … More Don’t Let Fear Drive the Bus * 10 Minute Devotional
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