Do you ever totally space things? Me too. I will often blame it on the Mom brain or maybe it's my age? Either way, I realized I didn't post my Friday Favorites on the first Friday of April. Our Spring Break was last week so things were a full but also lots of fun. Anyways, here is my monthly Friday Favorites post where I share my five favorite things from the previous month. Group Link, Micaela’s concert, and Baseball are just a few of my favorite things from March. Read on to see what my other favorites are.

6 or maybe it has been 7 pizza crust recipes. Yes, I have really tried that many. And guess what? I have finally found the One. The best-tasting pizza crust yet! Let me tell you the story.

Parenting. One of the toughest but also most rewarding jobs. If you’re anything like me, you know there are areas you could be a better parent. I finished a book this past weekend that rocked my parenting world. It challenged, convicted and encouraged me all in one. When you read Parents Rising by Arlene Pellicane, don’t forget your boots because your toes will get stepped on. But, I assure you, it’s totally worth it!

Can you imagine a curtain that was 60 feet long, 30 feet wide and about one inch thick? Picture how large and sturdy that must have been. Next, imagine what it would have been like to see or even hear the curtain be torn from top to bottom. What an amazing thing to witness! What’s so special about this curtain and what does it have to do with Easter? Well, let me tell you.

“When can I have a turn again?” whined Analiah. My response was that her turn would be soon. Caleb and Analiah were outside with a board and nails. The only problem was that there was only one hammer. And if your kids are anything like mine, sharing can be tough.

Comparison. We all struggle with it whether or not we want to admit it. Deep down we think and sometimes say out loud "I wish I had her body shape" or "I wish I had a life like her then things would be all better." In Why Her? author Nicki Koziarz takes a hard look at comparison and shares six truths we all need to hear to combat it. Today, I will share three reasons to read Why Her?

Wow! It’s already March We enjoyed a full but fun February. How did your February go? Today is my monthly Friday Favorites post where I share my five favorite things from the previous month. Olive Garden, a Sunset, and Coffee are just a few of my favorite things from this past month. Read on to see what my other favorites are.

I don’t mind stop lights. It gives me a chance to look at my phone and catch up on what I missed on Social Media or email. Maybe you can relate? The other day, I was reaching for my purse at a stop light and Caleb said: “Your phone is right there, Mom.” Ouch! I was actually reaching for my chapstick but Caleb assumed I wanted my phone. This challenged me to remember my commitment to not be on the phone while in the van.

There are so many hurting people in this world. Sometimes the needs can be overwhelming. I find myself wishing I had more time to help those who are hurting in my corner of the world. One thing I have learned in the past couple years is that I can still help in some way. Here are four simple ways to show you care.

The sting of rejection. Not good enough. Always trying to measure up. When you just want to feel loved. These emotions are familiar to many of us. We all have been rejected in some way. How do we move past the rejection? How do we feel fully loved?