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
When fall rolls around, everything seems right in the world. I feel like my true self again. I had never thought of it that way before until the other day. I was with a friend and I complained about the hot and humid temperature. She smiled and said, "Well, at least we can be outside … Continue reading 5 Reasons Fall Is My Jam