I’ve been percolating a thought recently that seems worthy of this space where we look to make Mom life stuff easier. It’s a thought that’s been helpful as I navigate relationships and contemplate my missteps in said relationships. So, consider this and tell me what you think in the comments. Anywhere on your body at…
How my preparation for Sundays and a true sabbath is evolving and why I prioritize and look forward to Rest Day Prep. I didn’t grow up observing a sabbath. My dad was a workaholic, and my mom did the best she could to solo parent five kids. She took us to church and made an…
Easter can be fun with crafts and food, but it can also be a great chance to teach our kids about the glory of God and what Jesus did for us on the cross. Set aside time for a few family activities, preparing for Easter with your kids. As Easter approaches, it’s easy for the…
Decorating an empty tomb cake for Easter is a fun tradition for both kids and adults. Celebrate that He is risen in a very tangible way. Are you looking for a fun and tangible way to teach your children about Christ’s resurrection? There are lots of fun crafts and Easter projects out there. My personal…
With Mother’s Day approaching in just a few days, you might take a minute and think about these gifts to give yourself. Yes, really. You can give yourself three important things that will make a huge difference in how you live and how you love the people around you. Years ago all my mother wanted…
Forgive me if you’ve heard this story before. But, today is a special day in my family. Not only is it FishBoy20’s birthday, but it also marks a good, but painful journey that God took us down so many years ago in teaching us about Himself, His Sovereignty, and His Great Love for us. This…
Life is full of questions. Sometimes they are important questions we need to answer so that we can make the most out of the time we’ve been given. I find that now that I’m getting a foothold on my 40s, I am starting to understand myself just a little bit more. I finally realize my…
Our kids don’t have a context for our correction. They don’t know how fiercely we love them. We need to speak the truth in love. When I had my first child, my mother and my mother-in-law both kind of went ga-ga. They were enraptured with this little boy that God had given us. It was…