Valentine’s Day/month is one of my favorites, because I so enjoy celebrating love and our loved ones. Gift giving is my love language, so it’s just another day to give gifts and make my loved ones smile. Just for fun, I thought I would compile a list of some gifts the kids would love, along with some things that would… Read More

Last year I snagged the fabulous, kitchen companion, the Instant Pot, on Amazon Prime Day. It’s been one of the best purchases I’ve ever made. If you haven’t heard of the Instant Pot, let me tell you a little about why it’s so awesome. It can cook frozen chicken in minutes! (I’m pretty notorious for forgetting to thaw meat ahead… Read More

Most of you know that our family has been striving for a toxin-free home for a few years now. It’s been a slow, but steady journey and we’ve gradually switched products to safer options. Last summer, I discovered Maskcara Beauty and fell in love with the simplicity of the the product. Not only are the colors beautiful, but the IIID,… Read More

Intentional, my word for 2018. As 2017 came to an end, I thought awhile about what I wanted my word of the year to be. No wild, unobtainable goals, just something to motivate me to be and do better in 2018. The word intentional kept coming to mind, over and over again. Intentional with my God. This past year, I… Read More

After sharing Joy Belle’s most recent, clubfoot update, I was overwhelmed with the positive and encouraging words so many of you shared with me. It’s so incredible to be reminded that so many of you care and pray for our girl (& us!). I can definitely count the support of family and friends as a blessing from this clubfoot journey…. Read More

On Tuesday, Joy Belle had a follow up, routine appointment for her feet. We left with a medical agenda; not my plan or ideal, but a plan for future treatment. I didn’t cry. (Like usual.) I didn’t feel scared or anxious. In fact, it took most of the drive home to determine how I actually felt about it all… betrayed…. Read More