I did it. I stepped on the scale this morning. It always comes with a lot of cringing and dread. And maybe sometimes nausea. Truth is, I hate that flat, cold, metal instrument that takes several seconds to show me my fate. As if it is laughing at my tension. I joined a weight lossContinue reading “Numbers Don’t Lie: When the Scale Is Your Enemy”
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Dear 16-year-old Me (A Letter to My Teenaged Self)
I often find myself reading posts from teenage girls on Facebook and thinking, “Boy, am I glad social media did not exist when I was a teenager.” And then I read my diary from back then and I’m ecstatic that social media did not exist when I was a teenager. I surely would have embarrassedContinue reading “Dear 16-year-old Me (A Letter to My Teenaged Self)”
Fun Family Summer Treat: Sticky Popcorn
It’s FUN FRIDAY! One thing I love to do (that I don’t believe I’ve mentioned) is bake and make treats. Unfortunately, most of this fun has gotten relegated to the holidays, but I’m determined to make more time for one of my favorite hobbies. Note: This post contains affiliate links, meaning I will make aContinue reading “Fun Family Summer Treat: Sticky Popcorn”
What If I Stink at This? Confessions of a Brand New SAHM
Confession time: I had always wanted to be a mom who works outside the home. Even when I was young and had dreams of being a wife and mother, I just always knew I would be one of those moms that had a career and picked my child up from daycare or a babysitter every day. It’sContinue reading “What If I Stink at This? Confessions of a Brand New SAHM”
Mini Vacation on the Cheap: Our Long Weekend in Pigeon Forge
Let me just start out saying…I love to travel! I love the planning, the preparation. And the LISTS! Oh, how I adore the lists! So, in that spirit, I thought it would be fun to use FUN FRIDAY to talk about some of the trips we’ve taken or plan to take, and some little tipsContinue reading “Mini Vacation on the Cheap: Our Long Weekend in Pigeon Forge”
How to Walk on Water: When a Step of Faith Becomes Real
Well, this is it, folks. This week is my last. About 11 weeks ago, I turned in a long notice at my job. It’s probably the craziest thing I’ve ever done. (And I’ve zip lined through a rainforest in Nicaragua despite being deathly afraid of heights.) While it was a step of faith I knewContinue reading “How to Walk on Water: When a Step of Faith Becomes Real”
When You’ve Blown It: Five Ways to Overcome a Mom Fail
“Every single day, I’m late for work because you won’t do what I’ve asked you to do! Every. Day.” Our mornings are not always spectacular. It’s great when my son is compliant and obedient. It’s perfect when the dogs behave as they should. It’s amazing when my hair does just right and I pick outContinue reading “When You’ve Blown It: Five Ways to Overcome a Mom Fail”
Review: Five Sensory Toys that Work for Us…or Not.
It’s Fun Friday on my blog! Sometimes I will stray away from the main theme of my blog, faith and family, to do something off-topic. This week, I’m going to talk about some of the sensory toys we have bought for my son, who has Sensory Processing Disorder. (You can read about our journey onContinue reading “Review: Five Sensory Toys that Work for Us…or Not.”
A 21-Day Challenge to a Stronger Faith
My family and I were watching the animated movie “Prince of Egypt” a few nights ago. If you aren’t familiar with it, it tells the story of Moses from the time he was a baby in a basket until he led God’s people out of Egypt. (It uses some artistic license and fudges on aContinue reading “A 21-Day Challenge to a Stronger Faith”
Five Days in Paradise: My Bahamas Trip (Day 5)
Hello, friends! I’m straying a bit from my usual inspirational-type blogs to do something a little more fun! As you may have already read in an earlier blog here, my husband and I recently returned from a trip to an all-inclusive resort, Sandals Royal Bahamian. I wanted to share a few more details about our experience –Continue reading “Five Days in Paradise: My Bahamas Trip (Day 5)”
She Who Has Believed 