My dear Lisa-Jo wrote a book. Surprised by Motherhood. It is her journey of never wanting to be a mom. Of losing her own mom. Of South Africa and the Ukraine and the United States. Of becoming a mom. And of being surprised by all things motherhood, especially the...
I mentioned Jennifer Dukes Lee’s Love Idol back at the beginning of Lent. I had just started reading it and even the first few pages spoke to something I’ve struggled with, well, for all time. I like to be liked. I like to be heard. I wouldn’t always...
It’s Five Minute Friday with lovely Lisa-Jo! Set a timer and just write. Don’t worry about making it just right or not. For me? An exercise in letting go and letting words flow. Five minutes only. {yes, I do set a timer and it quacks like a duck at 5 minutes, which...
I have included affiliate links below. When you purchase through these links, I may receive a small commission. Thank you for supporting this site and our sponsorship of our Compassion child, Samson! This is a super fun Fashion Friday deal from Cents of Style!...
I have to pinch myself sometimes when I think about how incredibly blessed I am by the amazing women God has put in my life. It really is like a dream. Women far and near who love and encourage and pray for me, each put there for a reason. Being a “gifts”...
In elementary school, the teacher would sit us all in a circle, criss-cross applesauce, for an ice-breaker activity. “Think of a word to describe yourself that begins with the first letter of your first name.” Ooh, how I loved these circle times. Exciting,...
I had never really struggled with forgiveness issues in my life. And I never knew how much I would need to practice forgiveness in my role as a mother. Only a daily basis, there are times I feel hurt, offended, wronged by my children. These offenses are often...
I have included affiliate links below. When you purchase through these links, I may receive a small commission. Thank you for supporting this site and our sponsorship of our Compassion child, Samson! I just adore the trend of mixing prints. Mixing prints adds new life...
Big J will be eight next month and I still remember the day he was born like it was yesterday. I had gone in the day before for my regular OB appointment where they determined my blood pressure was higher than they would like. A phone call was made to the hospital to...
First things first… HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY! Moving on… Before The Hubby and I started dating, I was seeing the guy who live across the hall for a short time {I only ever dated three guys in my life. These two just happened to live on the same floor...
I'm Erin, a wife, boy mom x 3, writer, and runner in Nebraska! I'm excited to share all my favorites relating to faith, family, fashion, and fitness in this space! Enjoy!
I'm Erin, a wife, boy mom x 3, writer, and runner in Nebraska! I'm excited to share all my favorites relating to faith, family, fashion, and fitness in this space! Enjoy! 