"After having two boys, your father and I thought we were never going to have a girl! It just seemed weird and impossible." I've heard the story of my birth too many times to count, and every single time my mom says this. Apparently, they never thought I was going to happen. My mama says … Continue reading 5 Things I Love About Being A Boy Mom
Meal planning can be SO overwhelming. In fact, it is my #1 worst fail as a housewife. While I can create a great grocery list, I have a terrible time following through. First off, I hate cooking. I enjoy meals when someone else cooks it, but after I cook something... I don't want to eat … Continue reading Meal Planning 101
I'm not the biggest fan of meat. Honestly, the idea of eating an animal turns my appetite off. I don't have a problem with it per say, I just don't enjoy it. I'm also not big on veggies. I have always had to force myself to eat them. But, this recipe changes all of that. … Continue reading Sweet & Tangy Pork Chops
You’ve probably heard all the reasons that the “breast is best”. It reads your babies saliva and adapts according to age, time of day and infection. It boosts baby’s immune system. It has an abundance of good fats, yet decreases the chance of obesity later in life. It helps build your baby’s brain in ways … Continue reading 5 Reasons Why Breastfeeding Is Incredible
I remember last fall, during a worship night at school, I have decided to follow Jesus came on. It is such a simple song that I have sang my entire life. But for the first time, I realized what those words actually meant. I have decided to follow Jesus. Though none go with me, I still … Continue reading I Have Decided
I'm sure you've heard it so many times. "I lost all my baby weight in one week!" "I didn't get any stretch marks during my pregnancy!" "I fit into my pre-pregnancy jeans before I left the hospital!" To all you moms who have said these things, look. I'm super happy for you. I'm glad you … Continue reading The Truth About Pregnancy & Weight Gain
We walked out of the Entebbe airport, past all the large jets, and in front of us were three little planes with red and white stripes on the side. A middle-aged man with balding ginger hair and kind eyes greeted us joyfully and pointed out which plane we would be taking. After packing our luggage … Continue reading This Is Congo
I have always loved fruit dip. I love fruit, but it's even better with a fluffy, creamy and savory dip. For some reason, it seemed like a complicated thing to make, and I'm not really sure why I ever thought that. While scrolling through Pinterest, I saw a link to a "healthy" fruit dip. (Let … Continue reading 3 Ingredient Fruit Dip
Becoming a mommy is such a crazy, life-changing experience. There are so many choices to make, things to learn and new roles to fill. For some of us, whether or not to stay at home is pretty much decided for us. Some of you are single mommies. Of course, you don't have this option and … Continue reading Should You Be A Stay-At-Home Mom?