DIY projects, thrifty home decor and easy crafts
It was just one of “those” mornings. The type of day that had been happening over and over for several months in our homeschool life. I went to check schoolwork and either it wasn’t turned in, printed or couldn’t be found. One day I even had the tried and true excuse that the dog ate it and it was… Read More
As the warm breezes blow through my hair, I’m transported back to days of yore. Children splashing at the shore, sand seeping through toes and bathing suits. Waves chasing the wee ones as they squeal in contagious joy. Screeecchhhhh! That was a terrific walk down the family vacation memory lane, but it’s not my life anymore. My children are no longer young…. Read More
Since I believe home is so much more than just a place to decorate, I wanted to share with you some information today related to adoption. If you’re new to our story you can read more about it here, but in a nutshell we were called to adopt through the foster care system in 2000. While we had expressed an… Read More
I am the mom of both biological and adopted children. To say life has been challenging these last 14 years would be an understatement. To believe in my heart that God ordained this purpose for me before I was even a speck often takes courage. Words can be life changing. They can build up or tear down, encourage or discourage. I have… Read More
Your favorite teenage girl will love these inexpensive sweet 16 birthday party ideas for invitations, decor, food and more! It’s hard to believe it’s been over four months since my youngest daughter turned 16! She is turning into an amazing young woman right before our eyes. I cannot imagine our lives without this tenderhearted, compassionate young lady. (She has since… Read More
A seasoned mom of five shares the five life transforming things she wish she had known as a young mom embracing new motherhood. I am walking through a season of life that is new and exciting yet also terrifying. I am no longer “merely” a stay at home mom. I am a work from home, homeschooling mom of teenagers. I… Read More
When I was pregnant with my first child my husband Tim and I made some parenting decisions that still affect our family today. We wanted to parent our children in such a way that by the time they were teenagers they would be respectful young adults with an open relationship with us that would be built on trust and… Read More
Instead of sharing a Simple Gift Sunday post I wanted to celebrate my daughter Stephanie as she turns 16 on April 8th. I hope you’ll join me! To my daughter on your 16th birthday: I didn’t carry you for nine months or struggle to push you out of my body and set you free to breathe the air of… Read More
I remember my teenage years. Defiant. Pushing. Mouthy. Chafing at my parents’ authority. Days and words I regret. Even in those years of finding myself I knew I didn’t want my children to be like me when they became teenagers so I have made different choices. I’ve stayed at home for most of my 25 years as a mom…. Read More