Letting Go of Good Things

Letting Go of Good Things

I have such a hard time letting go of things, especially good things. I don’t ever want to throw things out, I save all the photos (and regularly run out of storage). And I have an especially hard time saying no to or leaving anything that is done in service to God. I...
Inauguration Day with the Boys

Inauguration Day with the Boys

I will always remember January 20, 2021 as the first presidential inauguration where all three of these guys understood what was happening, paid attention, asked questions, made thoughtful observations, and even opened my eyes to some new things. When they were really...
Family Athleisure from F & F at Hy-Vee!

Family Athleisure from F & F at Hy-Vee!

I received these items to review from F & F Clothing at Hy-Vee. The most wonderful season of the year has arrived! It is officially fall and my family is ALL HERE for it. There are so many things to love about fall, but all the cozy clothing is near the top of the...
Dear Son, Be The Good

Dear Son, Be The Good

I received this shirt to review from Cents of Style. This post contains affiliate links. Dear Son, Yesterday you turned 11 years old. That just seems so impossible and so wonderful to me at the same time. You are my firstborn, the one who made me a mama, my mini-me in...
Teaching Our Children to Respect Their Leaders

Teaching Our Children to Respect Their Leaders

I hear the word respect used a lot. Professional athletes talk about having respect for their opponents who play well. Respecting boundaries is an important topic for both kids and adults. Students are asked to respect one another in the classroom and on the...
Those First Years

Those First Years

This post was sponsored by WaterWipes as part of an Ambassador Program for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. I received complimentary products to facilitate my review. I’ve been through that first year with a little one three...