Nana’s Pineapple Whip
Easter was always so special for us growing up. Nana loved it and so did my Mom. They are both gone now and I find this time of year so filled with nostalgia and memories. Food does that for me. I can fondly remember growing up and going to Nana’s for Easter. She always made…
Read MoreWe Need a Hand to Hold if We are Going to Walk this Life.
I have been reminded of this time and time again…especially when circumstances change and life throws us curve balls…we need hands to hold if we are going to journey with strength in this life. It’s how I often see God show up in my life, by the friendships and love He brings to me with…
Read MoreThis story was a hard hitting reminder of the truth of life.
Last week was a heavy reminder how short this life is and how quickly it can change. My mind and heart have been so heavy this week. As you know, my husband is a firefighter. He’s had some heavy hearted and deeply sad calls recently. And last weekend, on Valentine’s Day, he was on shift and called me…
Read MoreMy Best 10 Shoe Finds at Wal-Mart
By now, I hope you know my inner love for a bargain and a good deal. Our friendship has grown, right? I have told you that 10 years ago I was the WORST bargain shopper ever. I mean, I HAD to have the expensive dresses and all the pricey things because “I was on TV.”…
Read MoreMy top 20 budget friendly winter must haves
You know me by know, I live on a budget. It’s a commitment we made nearly 10 years ago when we decided to dig ourselves out of debt and live radically differently. We still have fun, I still shop, we still vacation but all with intention now. I must say over the years, I have…
Read MoreAre you still searching for peace in your life? Maybe you are like me and have searched for it in the wrong things.
Cue the song “Looking for love in all the wrong places” by Johnny Lee…do you have that tune in your head? Sorry if it’s stuck now but switch out love and it’s kind of an anthem to many of our lives. Looking for peace in all the wrong places…I know that was me for many…
Read MoreWhen we rush a hard season we often stunt our growth.
“Can 2020 be over yet?” I think I read that 1300 times this week. Okay, maybe not that many but you know my dramatic ways by now. I am with you. I want to rush these last few months too. I want to just be done with it. Hurry it up. Get it over with.…
Read MoreHow to stop chasing perfection from the girl who chased it tiredly for too many years.
Have you ever had those moments when you are in the car and you are driving and you see the mirage ahead and it’s SOOOOO close yet you get closer and it seems as if it moved farther away in a matter of seconds? It’s kind of what chasing perfection feels like. “If I just…
Read MoreIn Some People’s Eyes You Will Never Be Enough and That is Okay and Here’s Why
I am a BIG believer in affirmation but for many years my NEED for affirmation was chased to the point of exhaustion. I had an unhealthy attachment to other people and the validation they would give me. I craved it like it was a drug. Needing a hit of the good stuff often. So, I…
Read More6 Bedtime Habits For Our Kiddos During This Hard Season
It feels like we have been living in a constant spring/summer break. It is the spring break that never ended and the summer that won let up. We have swam past dark, eaten copious amounts of junk, stayed up late, slept in, stayed in PJ’s too many days, had far past the recommended amount of…
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