As a child and even into my teenage years, I remember going to church with my mom on Saturday nights to fold bulletins. The smell of the printed paper, the sound of the paper cutter, and trying to avoid paper cuts were all too familiar to me. I use to dread this. I wondered why in the world my mom… Read more
Are you familiar with the term “hygge”? Chances are you have seen this little Danish word in an article or heard it on a podcast. The idea has become pretty popular recently. And with good reason, too, because who doesn’t want to talk about how we can make our homes cozier and our lives more rich with the things which bring us… Read more
Do you need some motivation to make your health a priority in 2017? Join us for the 15 Days to a Healthier You challenge! Only a few days left to sign up! At one point in my life, I thought being a nutritionist was the job for me. I love food but I also love encouraging others to be healthier. The food pyramid… Read more
Learn how to set priorities as a mother in order to keep your sanity in this post! I can’t remember the last time I went somewhere, ALONE. Everywhere I go, whether it be the store, or church, or the zoo, or even the bathroom, I’m usually followed by a trail of Little Ducks. My “entourage” as I like to call… Read more
Sometimes we get so wound up in our daily lives and problems and mediocre pursuits, that we fail to see or appreciate or enjoy the good that God has provided for us. Sometimes we go looking for a life worth living in all the wrong places. We spend the day away surfing the internet and social media, or idling in… Read more
There’s a cycle I’ve observed in the world. In fact, I see it in my own life. It goes like this: Two individuals get married. They have two incomes, plenty of time and enthusiasm. They are excited about their careers. This allows them to have the nice things they want, so they purchase a home on the upper end of their… Read more
I am excited to introduce a new series to the blog for the month of April: Establishing a Strong, Simple & Settled Home Exploring the Deeper Aspects of Homemaking Homemaking is one of my passions. It is truly a much deeper issue than merely cleaning, cooking or decorating. It’s about creating an environment in which a family can thrive. I believe… Read more
I love Anne Ortlund. For those of you who don’t know of her, she’s a noted Christian author from the 70’s and 80’s. I have a special connection with her because she “discipled” or spiritually mentored a woman named Jen. Jen later discipled me during my time with the Navigators Campus Ministry at the University of Missouri. Jen had a profound impact on… Read more
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