Sweet friend, I know you feel like your world has exploded into chaos. Two under the age of two feels overwhelming. It’s like raising two babies, but one child gets into one thing after another. It feels endless. The diapers, the crying, the messes. But sweet mama, it gets better . . . so much … Continue reading To the Mom of Two Under Two: You’ll Make It
I have partnered with Maria Castellucci Moore and The Children's Book Review to bring you a special author interview with Maria, author of Vivienne in Paris. Be sure to check out the special giveaway at the end of the interview for your chance to win a Kindle and a signed hardcover copy of Vivienne in … Continue reading Author Interview with Maria Castellucci Moore
I have this way of wasting seasons. I look so longingly to what is around the corner that I don’t appreciate what’s staring me in the face. It’s easy to be excited about what is to come when you’re focused on the tough and unpleasant parts of what’s currently in front of you. I do … Continue reading Lord, Please Don’t Let Me Waste This Hard Season
We celebrate every little thing in this family, and I absolutely love it. We find every reason to have celebrations in our family, complete with a favorite homemade meal and usually a family movie. It all started on May 4, 2020. We were a month and a half into the pandemic. School was only supposed … Continue reading The Beauty of Celebrating the Small Things
Have you ever felt the nudge to say something but you let fear keep your mouth shut? I have. My family has been in the “church-dating” process (as my husband calls it), trying to find a new place to land. We had been attending one church for a couple of months, but it was a … Continue reading Encouragement for New Moms: You’re Doing Better Than You Think
I have partnered with The Children's Book Review and Rebecca Laxton to bring you a special author interview. Be sure to check out the giveaway at the end of the interview for your chance to win a swag bag filled with a signed hardcover copy of The Metamorphosis of Emma Murry, a puzzle, word search, … Continue reading Author Interview with Rebecca Laxton
In partnership with The Chldren's Book Review and Purple Butterfly Press I have interviewed author Antoinette Truglio Martin about her picture book Famous Seaweed Soup. Be sure to check out the special giveaway at the end of the interview for your chance to win a classroom set of Famous Seaweed Soup. Famous Seaweed Soup Written … Continue reading Author Interview with Antoinette Truglio Martin
Sweet friend, You’ve found yourself in the middle of this spot that’s tricky to define. There seem to be more questions than answers, and it can be hard when you like to know what to expect. The control freak inside you wants to lead this in a certain direction, but you’re unable to because that’s … Continue reading Letting Go of Control: Learning to Follow God’s Lead
I have partnered with The Children's Book Review and author Richard Bird to bring you a special interview with Richard Bird about his first published book, Goobletygok. Be sure to check out the sponsored giveaway at the end of the interview for your chance to win an autographed copy of Goobletygok. Goobletygok Created by Richard … Continue reading Author Interview with Richard Bird
I have partnered with The Children's Book Review and author Carole P. Roman to bring you a special interview with Carole P. Roman about her newest book, Mrs. Spring's Garden. Be sure to check out the sponsored giveaway at the end of the interview for your chance to win a signed copy of Mrs. Spring's … Continue reading Author Interview with Carole P. Roman
“Enjoy this while it lasts. It goes by in the blink of an eye.” “Oh, I miss when my kids were little. Enjoy it while you can.” You’ve heard well-meaning people say those things, haven’t you? Oh, I’ve heard it so many times. I wanted to take their advice, I desperately did, but it was … Continue reading Being Present in the Hard Seasons of Raising Kids
I have partnered with The Children's Book Review and Tabletop Teaching LLC to bring you a special interview with Desiree Blanchard, author of My Home Filled with Love. Be sure to check out the book giveaway at the end of the interview for your chance to win a signed copy of My Home Filled with … Continue reading Author Interview with Desiree Blanchard
At six years old, my daughter informed us she wants to be a soldier.When we heard from the ultrasound tech that we were having another girl, that was not exactly the career path that popped into our heads. There’s something absolutely terrifying knowing your child wants to do something big like this. I’m sure I’d … Continue reading My Little Girl Has Big, Brave Dreams
Sweet friend, I see something stirring inside of you. You can’t wait to try something new, but you’re scared to step out into the unknown. Right now doesn’t feel like the right time to take a risk and take a chance on this. Let me tell you, there’s never going to be a perfect time. … Continue reading To the Woman Who Wants to Try Something New
I have partnered with The Children's Book Review to bring you an author interview with Richard Wagner, author of Needles, the Forgotten Christmas Tree. Be sure to check out the special giveaway after the interview for your chance to win a signed copy of his book. What inspired you to write Needles, the Forgotten Christmas … Continue reading Author Interview with Richard Wagner
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