I grew up in a large Italian family, where food was the showcase of every occasion and gathering.  I learned unhealthy habits as we sat around talking, laughing and just enjoying being together. Truthfully, healthy living was not a priority, but enjoying decadent dishes together, was a large part about who we were. I loved […]

Be aware, friend. I’ve been reading about sex lately.  “His left arm is under my head, and his right arm embraces me.”  “Your lips are like a scarlet ribbon; your mouth is lovely.”  “My heart began to pound for him.” Talk about romance! No, it’s not 50 Shades, these are excerpts of the Bible that […]

It was the end of a long day and week, and I was weary to the core.  Wanting to curl up with a good book and a soft blanket, I glanced at the calendar and saw we were scheduled for an at-home-date night that evening. Feeling anything but attractive in my fleece pajamas and messy […]

From newborns to toddlers to preschool to elementary school to the tween years and teenagers and college students…. it’s tough stuff (or so I hear  ).   Often times the everyday demands of feeding, bathing, clothing, driving, shuffling, disciplining, teaching….. etc. our children can lead to having very little mental or physical energy left for our […]

When I think about how many weekends are left until my kids graduate from high school, I get a little teary and sentimental. Knowing that the days are long but the years are short makes me want to forge a strong family bond and to intentionally foster our relationships. I don’t want to look back with […]

If you turn on the news or scroll your Facebook feed, you cringe and wonder how a strong family can survive these turbulent times. With kids and adults bombarded by immoral behavior and ungodly world views, the family that desires to grow its roots deep in biblical values has mighty battle ahead of them. But […]

Do you find yourself wandering away from God and in a season of spiritual drift? If so, you’re among friends and in the company of perfectly imperfect women of God. Together we’ll explore why we’re prone to drifting away from God so we’re able to keep it from happening in the future. The Israelites wandered […]

The goal of most homemakers is to create an atmosphere that’s full of warmth and welcomes friends with open doors.  As wonderful as that sounds, when life gets busy and days are packed with hurried activity, those lofty ideals for the home can fall by the wayside. Even in seasons of busyness, it is possible […]

Have you read through the comments on a controversial Facebook post? (If you haven’t, I don’t recommend it.) It’s like the junior high cafeteria. Everyone’s vying for a place where their voice is heard and respected by the most people. And if you get in their way, they have no problem teasing you about your […]

{Please note, this post does contain affiliate links and if you choose to purchase, I will make a commission which supports this blog.  Please visit the disclosure policy for more details.} A new day is breaking but the sun has not yet graced the sky. Bubs has been in time-out twice already for throwing toys, […]

I live in the South, but I am a beach girl at heart.  Of all of my reasons to have a love affair with sandy beaches and tropical climates, the ocean itself has captured my heart. The magnetic power of the waves remind me that I am a small, finite part of this world and makes […]