Avoiding hesitant hospitality by simply loving people.
Hesitant hospitality. Have you been there? You have every good intention and desire to swing wide the doors of your home and let the masses …
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The Shop is Open!
Happy September! As promised, I’m reopening the shop on the first day of September. Many sizes and colors have limited quantities and …
What Must You Do Today?
In my life, playdates are fairly synonymous with, “An hour of life when mama will try to connect with a friend in short bursts of …
Our simple and easy preschool at home.
Hi everyone! My family and I are just getting back home from a week away, and it’s exciting to turn another page on the calendar. Our …
When Your Little Ones Ask Big Questions
“Mama, why did God make us?” This, my three-year-old’s bedtime musings last night. In the dark room, cuddled up on the …
Our Adoption Update + Exciting News!!
It’s been a while since I wrote anything about our adoption journey. Maybe you’ve wondered where we were at since I wrote my …
Menu Planning made easy (even for your family).
Hi friends! We’ve made it to July. I feel like I say this every year, but, I cannot believe how quickly the summer is flying by. Very …
On Choosing to be a Stay at Home Mom
Almost three and a half years ago, I started my journey as a full-time stay at home mom. I had been working a typical 9-5 office job for …
There is So Much More
In this life I would stand through my joy and my pain. Knowing there’s a greater day. There’s a hope that never fades. Where the wars …
The Gift of a Second Chance
This past winter, when by January 2nd I was already claustrophobic from being stuck in the house and angry at the sight of snow, I decided …
Sevenly CAUSEBOX Review
I received something of value from Sevenly, but all opinions are 100% mine! You’ve probably heard of Sevenly before – or at …
Planning for Intentional Summer Fun
Hi there friends! Hopefully by now you are enjoying Spring wherever you live. Here in Iowa it’s green and colorful everywhere you …
Blogging 101: Rock Your Facebook Reach
*This is a post that was lost in the archives of drafts that never got published! Here is a collection of great facebook tips, I started …
A Fresh Look on Spring Cleaning
I love making lists. And if the list is filled with ways to make my home cleaner, I’m that much giddier as I pencil in each perfect …
The Hubby’s Modeling Debut: Firmoo Glasses
I received something of value from Firmoo, all opinions are my own. Well, you don’t want to miss this one, folks! Can you believe I …
February Verse of the Month: 1 Thess. 5:11
February Verse of the Month I am a little behind getting February’s verse out there, so here it is, without further ado! Therefore …
How to Be a Good Friend (by Natalie)
Hi, my name is Natalie Lemp and I am 8 years old and in third grade. I like to play fashion show and sing. I like making friends! These …
I’m Going to Keep Wearing Leggings
Well here we are again, discussing leggings. Have you seen all the controversy that has come from this post by Veronica Partridge? Just a …
Podcast with a Mom in the Making
Julia and I were super honored to have been invited by Theresa over at A Mom in the Making to sit in on her podcast. We’d never done …
Influence Conference Meet and Greet
Hey everyone! I’m really excited to be attending the Influence Conference next week. I went last year for the first time, on a last …
Introducing our New Contributor Team!
I am very excited to introduce our brand new contributor team! These girls are super cool, creative and inspiring. They are: Breanna from …
Mom’s Night Out!!
I have an early Mother’s Day present from my Mother-In-Law. FREE Babysitting!! So, I planned a Mom’s Night Out for tonight. The …
Olivia’s Birth Story
Olivia’s Birth Story My darling Olivia is turning 3 today! She is my youngest, my last biological child, and the child that taught me …
Black Friday Steals and Deals : Is It Worth It?
Do you have Black Friday Traditions? This year my daughter’s 7th birthday lands on Black Friday. I guess she truly was Born to …