Goal Setting for Moms with Their Hands Full
If you’re a mom, then you naturally have your hands full. They’re filled with little hands, big hugs, blessings, trials, dirty diapers, clean clothes, pacifiers, bath toys, school work, and the list goes on!
Whether you have one child or twelve, being a mom is a round-the-clock job that requires plenty of patience, fortitude, and grace as we’re meeting needs and caring for our people… Read More
How to Choose a Word of the Year that Makes an Impact
It’s that time of year again—time to choose a word of the year! December is one of my favorite months. I love the Christmas season, and I also love thinking about the approaching new year! There’s something about fresh starts and goal setting that makes me...
Step-by Step Guide to Creating Capsule Wardrobes for Kids
If you’re ready to save money on your child’s clothing, simplify your laundry routine, and have more fun putting outfits together for your little one, then you’re in the right place! Capsule wardrobes for kids are the game changer you’ve...
The Life-Changing Magic of Baby Capsule Wardrobes
Today, I want to share a system with you that has simplified my mom life in the best way. It makes everything from dressing your child to washing laundry magically simple. Introducing: the life-changing magic of a baby capsule wardrobe! But let’s...
Whimsical Baby Shower Decor for a Little Girl | Ideas & Inspiration
Can you imagine praying for a baby for 10 years? We have friends who did! After waiting that long, the Lord answered their prayers with a baby girl: sweet Talia Annabeth. The ladies in our church threw her a baby shower, and I took on the fun task of creating...
5 Postpartum Recovery Must-Haves for New Mamas
There are a few postpartum recovery must-haves that saved me in the early days of motherhood. Like every birth, each new mom’s postpartum recovery is unique. We write birth plans and imagine our dream births. We research diligently and do our best to prepare for...
Romantic Fondue Night for Two | Date Night In
The most relaxing at-home date I’ve ever planned is a romantic fondue night! Before Jack was born, Benj and I really didn’t schedule regular date nights. Instead, we just did pretty much everything together. Since the beginning of our relationship,...
Father’s Day Gifts Under $30 (that Dad will love)
Father’s Day is just around the corner, and it has plenty of people stumped as they’re trying to think of great Father’s Day gift ideas. Why are dads so difficult to shop for? Maybe it’s because they’re so practical. Or maybe it’s...
25 Free and Fun Summer Date Ideas
Summertime is the perfect time to try new things, to get outside, and to go adventuring! It’s also the perfect time to save money on dating. (Enter: these 25 awesome summer date ideas!) There are so many fun things you can do without spending a penny! My husband...
50 Affordable Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Let’s be honest: we owe our moms an awful lot. By the time we were finally able to thank our moms for loving us the way they do, they’d already been taking care of us for years! Mother’s Day is totally appropriate, considering. But the truth is,...
Jack Everett’s Home Birth Story
This is Jack Everett’s home birth story. As first-time pregnant mamas, we spend hours reading books and articles, researching, and attending birth classes. We talk with our midwives and doctors, and listen to our friends’ birth stories, trying to...
10 Newborn Must-Haves for An Easier Transition
Learning to live on precious little sleep during the early newborn days can make you feel like you’re going a little crazy. Anything that makes your life easier and helps preserve your sanity—like these newborn must-haves—becomes highly valuable! Ask me how I...
Jack Everett is 1 Month Old – Newborn Update
Our little Jack Everett is 1 month old! This first month with Jack has been quite the adventure, and Benj and I are so in love with him! He has been such a fun newborn to get to know and seems to have quite the personality. As far as we can see, Jack has his...
Woodland Themed Gender Reveal
Today, I have a very special name and gender reveal to share with you! If you know me well, you know that I love surprises. I always have, and I’ve always loved being able to surprise others on special occasions or for no reason at all. Turns out, this little baby is...
There’s a Bun in the Oven! | Pregnancy Announcement
Benj and I are so excited to announce that there’s a bun in the oven! Yes- that’s right. We are expecting our first little one, due December 8th, 2016! We’re currently just 9 weeks along today, and so far, baby seems to be growing well. I had an early...
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