Buying gifts for men can be incredibly difficult. I don't know how men feel about buying for us ladies, but I have a hunch that we are much easier (Guys, correct me if I'm wrong on this)! Thankfully, this idea can be used for either gender. I always struggle with finding the perfect gift, but … Continue reading 12 Days of Christmas for your S.O.
When we first moved into our new home, I was overwhelmed at the feat of trying to decorate everything and actually make it beautiful within our non-existent budget for decorating! Though I had never been a crafty person and always steered clear of DIY and craft projects, I decided that it would be worth it. … Continue reading DIY Reversible Porch Sign
Mama, I totally get it. I'm just like you. I don't like to exercise, I don't have the self-control to stop eating what I love, and I just can't seem to stick to anything! If this sounds like you, it's time to act. I'm a busy, tired, stressed mom JUST. LIKE. YOU. There are no gimmicks … Continue reading Busy Mama Lifestyle Change Program
The first time I tried this recipe, I was about fourteen. I don't even remember where I got it from and may have made a few changes to it here and there. But what I remember most about these cookies is that they were a HUGE hit with my brothers and dad. At that time … Continue reading Perfect Pumpkin Cookies
I had heard about postpartum depression. In fact, I even expected to have it since the women in my family have a history of anxiety and depression. But I don't think you can truly understand until you've been there. The day I had my son, I was not excited to meet him. I wasn't alarmed … Continue reading Postpartum Depression: What You Should Know
So, it's no secret that everyone has different ideas of what "clean" is. Some of us are happy as long as things are generally cleaned up, some of us aren't bothered by stuff everywhere, and a few of us would really prefer for our houses to be pristine. But, guess what?! This is actually part … Continue reading The #1 Secret To A Clean House
One of my least favorite questions, which I actually get quite a lot (especially by well-meaning childhood friends) is this: "Are you happy?" While it seems like a pretty harmless question, I absolutely hate what it implies: that being a mother, and only a mother, is not a real job and me being happy doing … Continue reading The Secret To Being Truly Content
When I was 13, my grandmother bought me this Bible. Although I had many Bibles, this was IT! I began reading that evening, running to hide away in my room and soak up the Word of God. And that Bible became so well-loved that pages would just fall out. Many books were duct-taped together and … Continue reading “She Reads Truth” Bible Review
For some odd reason, I've always thought of Chicken & Noodles as a recipe I wouldn't be able to make right. Don't ask me why, but because of this, I procrastinated making it, until the day my hubby had his wisdom teeth taken out. He requested Chicken & Noodles with mashed potatoes. So I called … Continue reading Crockpot Chicken & Noodles
Okay. To preface this list, you must know: I have REALLY tried the organic route. I did my time. I am not just a mom trying to jump on the bandwagon, I did this, succeeded and am here now to tell my story. A few years ago, I began on a journey of "crunchy". I … Continue reading I Tried 16 Crunchy DIYs…. here’s how it went