I have a confession.  Last New Year’s Eve, I didn’t stay up until midnight. Pathetic, I know. With little kids, it’s just too hard for us to go out on New Year’s, so we usually end up staying home. Don’t get me wrong, I love my flannel pants and wearing no make-up, but this year I […]

As the holidays approach, I envision myself nestled near the Christmas tree with my hands cradling a good book and cup of hot chocolate. Also, I imagine indulging in my favorite Hallmark Christmas movies while snuggling under my favorite blanket. Plus, as I’m thinking through the upcoming festivities, I often daydream about other simple ways […]

Do you love Black Friday deals to jump start your gift giving? Me, too! But a few years ago I discovered how Black Friday shopping can actually set me up for success in the new year and realized I not been using these crazy deals to their full potential! In fact, once I shifted my […]

It’s the end of a long day and the kids are finally nestled in their beds.  I take a deep breath as I head back down stairs, just to remember that my floors are littered with toys. Sighing, I start the big clean up, and dream of clutter-free gift ideas, where the presents we give […]

We’re right in the throes of those weeks of the year where eating anything and everything “because it’s the holidays” is not only acceptable, but it’s encouraged.  To avoid Granny’s pumpkin pie or noodle casserole might get you a few eye rolls or, worse yet, negative comments.  Combine that with the overabundance of food EVERYWHERE […]

As a Christian woman, I am always on the hunt for wonderful faith-based gifts to give to my lovely friends and family. Personally, I love to look for gifts that are uplifting and help them stay grounded in their faith. These best faith gifts for women under $30 are ALWAYS my go-to resource before I […]

The holidays can be an exciting time, but they can also be a stressful time, especially if we come into this bustling time of year behind the eight ball. Let’s face it, we are all busy enough in the every day things of life that when something like the holidays roll around it can be […]

Did you dream of what your first married Christmas would look like? You’d pick out a real tree, and your strong handsome husband would cut it down. Together you’d decorate it and put an angel on top. You couldn’t wait for your Prince Charming to taste your grandma’s sugar cookies and your aunt’s pecan pie. […]

Do you long to have a powerful prayer life and be a woman who battles life’s challenges on her knees? These powerful prayer ideas will help you cultivate the effective prayer life you crave, even as a beginner. It’s time to discover God’s power through a meaningful prayer habit! Does your prayer life feel lackluster? […]

It was a draining season of motherhood.  My days were filled with the tantrums of an Autistic two-year old and my nights were filled with the bright-eyed baby boy who refused to sleep.  In addition to a draining mom life, my husband worked nights and breaks were few and far between. Exhausted, I was running […]

Confession. There have been many mornings our family has experienced chaos as we struggled to start our day without stress. Yet I knew that developing a solid morning routine was exactly what we needed to go from a time of chaos to a time of calm. (Can anyone else relate?) Finding a morning routine that […]