A Simple Christmas

The Christmas season never seems long enough to me. I just don’t feel right decorating and listening to Christmas music before Thanksgiving, but I also feel like the month between the two holidays just flies right on by! I’m always left wanting more! That...

That’s How Much I Love You!

I met Lisa Bergren briefly at a MOPS Convention a few years back. I think we had tweeted each other a few times before that, but I had only read the book she wrote as the MOPS theme book for that year. Fast forward a few years and her books are popping up all over my...

Raising Gentlemen: Manners “Boot Camp”

The doorbell rang. After I checked to see who it was, I let Big J open the door for his grandparents. He gave them both hugs and then asked if he could take their coats. {Only my dad was carrying one, but he had the right idea!} After we had all greeted on another, he...

DaySpring FLASH SALE TODAY!

Just a quick post to tell you about today’s FUN FLASH SALE from DaySpring! Check out these deals between 11 a.m and 3 p.m. CST! Great gift ideas! Holley Gerth – God’s Heart for You – 365 Day Perpetual Calendar- $9.99 regularly, 50% OFF during...

Family Thanks Banner! {Tutorial}

I’m enjoying having a mantle to decorate this year! Fall is the first season I’ve really taken advantage of decking out this area. I want the mantle to be a beautiful place that brings joy and inspiration to our family! I had the boys help me make a THANKS...

What I Wore

Wednesday = wardrobe fun link-up with Lindsey at The Pleated Poppy for What I Wore Wednesday! And in case you missed the announcement earlier this week, Lindsey and I, along with many other beautiful friends, are contributors for the new fashion site, Together in Ten!...

From Where I Sit: Giving Thanks

Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. ~1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 November is known to bring out extra expressions of gratitude, but we really are to be giving thanks at all times. So...
31 Family Ties Printable List!

31 Family Ties Printable List!

You asked for it, and now you’ve got it! I had many people ask about a printable list of all 31 family ties to keep somewhere in their home as a visual reminder – you guys are so smart! The list is just the main idea of each family tie, but if you’ve...

What’s in the Bible? Does Advent! {And It’s On Sale!}

Last year, What’s in the Bible? debuted their wonderful Why Do We Call It Christmas? DVD. It is full of great information about so many Christmas traditions and symbols – the boys and I watched it many times through the holiday season and learned so much....

Where I’m Going From Here…

Now that the 31 Days series is over, I thought I’d share a little bit of what’s up next for me and this blog! The 21 Days to a More Disciplined Life Challenge with Crystal and Laura and myself starts today! I may post about it from time to time, but my...