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
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
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
Five years ago, I was in your shoes. I was leaving high school behind with a whole new world ahead of me and no idea what to expect. Looking back on everything, these are some of the things I wish I would have known as I moved on to the next season of my life. … Continue reading Dear High School Graduates
There is nothing better than the seasons changing. With each new beginning, something inside my spirit feels HOPE. I'm captured by the unique beauty and the emotions that each one brings to the soul. I can't help but think that God wants us to learn from the changing of the seasons. There is a time … Continue reading New Seasons
It is so still, I can feel my heart pulsing through my body with each strong beat. All the noises of my house are louder than normal, but the buzzes and creaks are comforting. What a long weekend it has been. My husband got the flu (or something), my baby has been needy and not having … Continue reading Silent Night, Holy Night
Ahhh, Christmas. That beautiful time of the year when we celebrate the birth of our Savior, time with family and friends, delicious feasts and treats, & spending an insane amount of money on unnecessary crap that everyone is just going to forget about a month later. I have a love-hate relationship with Christmas. On one … Continue reading Christmas Gift Ideas For The Broke Mom
The tree is up, the lights are strung, my list of Christmas gifts begun. All the jolly songs are full of fun, playing loudly as the stockings are hung. My brain is overwhelmed with things to do, people to see and lots of food - a season with hundreds of stores to peruse, as we … Continue reading Advent: A Time Of Anticipation
1. ...you feel #blessed on the rare occasions you actually get to prepare a evening meal. 2. ...you are willing to go through pretty much any discomfort (using a plastic armrest as a chair, braving 80+ temps in a non-air conditioned tractor cab, wheezing through waves of bean dust, yelling over the roar of the … Continue reading You know you’re a farmers wife if…
Today I am thankful. I'm thankful for God's constant faithfulness. I'm thankful that he always knows better than me, and that I can trust him with my entire life. I know beyond a shadow of a doubt that if I follow where he leads, it will be far better than what I could plan for … Continue reading Thankful
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