I don’t know when it happened, but suddenly, I don’t have as much time to read as I used to. Between juggling chores and keeping up with the kids, my free time (and energy!)  seems to have disappeared. My lack of reading over the last few years has truly been disappointing since I’m a reader […]

To the Failed Homemaker, I know the dirty little secret that you hide from the outside world. You think people would be shocked to peek into your messy life. And I also know that your inner monologue goes something like this: “Look at this clutter! There is stuff everywhere and it’s taking over our lives”. […]

I often wish that the pace of life would slow a little, but have come to accept that the modern family has to make an effort to stay connected and to intentionally guard family relationships from the busyness of this world. Between sports, church, work, friendships, and time spent on social media,  it seems as […]

I look forward to fall every single year. The leaves are falling, the air is cooling, and it makes me want to just spend my nights snuggled by the fire. There’s something about the crisp, fall air that makes it the perfect season for date nights and snuggling! Here’s some of our favorite frugal Fall […]

So you’ve started working on a new goal, but you get off track for a day or two. And now you’re not sure you want to still pursue it. You know you should begin this project but don’t have all of the supplies to do it perfectly. So why bother expending all that energy for […]

The leaves are starting to fall and sometimes there is a break in this southern humidity as I feel a breeze rustle my hair.  We are busy counting down to two major events here in the south: the start of a new school year and football season.  (Just in case you wonder where my loyalities […]

As we celebrate the close of summer, I am amazed how these days have flown by!  While we’ve had wonderful family times together and I’ve snapped enough pictures to clog an entire iPhone, I think I am ready to head back-to-school and have a set routine again. My kids crave routine, too! As I’ve thought […]

“Mom, will you play with me?”  “Watch this, mom!”  “Mom, let me show you THIS!” These are a few phrases on repeat in my house all. day. long. Our 5 year old son is passionate about life, and shares his zest for dirt and “work guys” with anyone within ear shot. However, what he loves […]

Growing up, my grandparents were a rock-solid couple no matter what life handed to them.  After 65 years of marriage, their love has weathered many storms and stood the test of time.  Their constant devotion had me wondering of their secrets for success. What habits make a healthy marriage and how does one keep love […]

I admit that when I was first introduced to Bible journaling, I immediately knew it wasn’t for me.  After all, I’m a terrible artist and my plate was already very full.  While I loved connecting with God during my daily quiet time, I didn’t need “one more thing” on my to do list. After all, […]

You’ve been looking forward to a night of family games, but now that it’s here, you need ideas to make it memorable and engaging. Does that sound familiar? What if instead of the same old, boring activities, you had a family game night  that invited laughter?  And what if your time together created memories to […]