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Unafraid: Why I Went to See a Therapist

Unafraid: Why I Went to See a Therapist

By Marty Walden · 34 Comments

When I started this post several days ago I had no idea that our lives would again be filled with a new crisis with our adopted son. I just knew I needed help coping with my own feelings and hurts God had been revealing to me. As we continue to walk forward with our son, loving him and getting him… Read More

Filed Under: adoption, faith, family, Grief, Lifestyle, RAD, Simple Gift Sunday Tagged With: adoption, attachment disorder, Faith, Family, grief, therapy

Christmas Mason Jar Labels and Free Printables

Christmas Mason Jar Labels and Free Printables

By Marty Walden · 24 Comments

These Christmas mason jar labels and tags will be perfect for the homemade gift in a jar for your favorite person. Includes free printables! I’m excited to be joining with Crafty Hangouts this week sharing a fun and easy project for the holiday season. These Christmas mason jar labels are so easy to make using supplies from OnlineLabels.com. Since mason jars are all… Read More

Filed Under: 31 Days to a Beautiful Home, Christmas, Crafts, DIY, Gift Ideas, Printables, Seasonal Projects, sponsored post, youtube Tagged With: Crafty Hangout, Video

Embracing New Motherhood: 5 Things Every New Mom Should Know!

Embracing New Motherhood: 5 Things Every New Mom Should Know!

By Marty Walden · 16 Comments

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

Filed Under: adoption, faith, family, homeschooling, Lifestyle, Mother's Day, Motherhood, mothering, parenting adult children, Reactive Attachment Disorder, Simple Gift Sunday, Simple Gift Sunday Tagged With: encouragement, Faith, motherhood, Simple Gift Sunday

Letter To My Son on Your Wedding Day

Letter To My Son on Your Wedding Day

By Marty Walden · 35 Comments

A poignant, heartfelt and bittersweet “letter to my son on your wedding day.” Every mother will relate to these precious words of encouragement and wisdom.   (At the end of this post I’ve included some of my favorite inexpensive gift ideas for your son or gifts for mamas on his/their special day.) **You can also read my letter to my… Read More

Filed Under: faith, family, Lifestyle, marriage, parenting adult children, Simple Gift Sunday, Simple Gift Sunday Tagged With: Faith, mother of the groom, motherhood, Parenting, wedding

Christmas Present Ideas for Him

Christmas Present Ideas for Him

By Marty Walden · 2 Comments

    Do you have a man in your life that is hard to buy for? Do you feel like you need a holiday gift guide to help you? Is it your husband? Your father? Your brother-in-law? I know some of you are nodding your heads and saying, preach on girl! My husband is that person for me. He is… Read More

Filed Under: family, Gift Ideas, Lifestyle, sponsored post

Back to School Teacher Gift: Chocolate Chip Cookies in a Jar

Back to School Teacher Gift: Chocolate Chip Cookies in a Jar

By Marty Walden · 32 Comments

Simple back to school teacher gift using pint sized mason jars and a chocolate chip cookie mix recipe. Perfect for Christmas presents, too! Disclosure: I was provided with some fun crafty goodies from Consumer Crafts to make these Gifts in a Jar, but all opinions are my own. This is a “twofer” y’all. For those not from the south that means… Read More

Filed Under: Back to School, Crafts, desserts, Gift Ideas, Seasonal Projects, sponsored post

Hair Solutions: Fast and Easy using Sponge Rollers

Hair Solutions: Fast and Easy using Sponge Rollers

By Marty Walden · 10 Comments

Have long hair but don’t want to spend a lot of time on it? Try these hair solutions! They’re fast and easy using sponge rollers!     For me, this is a fast and easy hairstyle using sponge rollers. As much as I love the overnight sock bun I also wanted an easy way to get some curl in my… Read More

Filed Under: frugal living, Lifestyle

Mother to Daughter on Your Wedding Day

Mother to Daughter on Your Wedding Day

By Marty Walden · 27 Comments

This precious letter from a mother to daughter on her wedding day is filled with memories and photos through the years, and gift ideas for the perfect wedding! (At the end of this post I’ve included some of my favorite inexpensive gift ideas for your daughter on her special day.)  **You can also read my letter to my son on… Read More

Filed Under: faith, family, Lifestyle, marriage, parenting adult children, Popular Posts, wedding

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