Things I am Loving in 2025
If I had a day to myself, you would find me curled up on the couch by the fireplace reading. I absolutely love to read!
Read More Books I am Reading in 2025
If I had a day to myself, you would find me curled up on the couch by the fireplace reading. I absolutely love to read!
Read More My 2025 Word of the Year
Have you chosen your Word of the Year for 2025 yet? If not, don’t worry—there’s still time to choose one!
I first discovered the concept of a Word of the Year in 2018 after hearing a few friends talk about theirs. My friend’s enthusiasm sparked my curiosity and what I found was more than just a trendy idea. A word of the year became a meaningful way to approach each year with purpose.
Read More 12 Heartwarming Christmas Traditions for 2024 + Exciting Giveaway!
I absolutely love Christmas for so many reasons. The first reason is because we celebrate Jesus’ birth. He stepped down from heaven so that we could have eternal life. Now that’s the greatest gift of all. I also love Christmas because of its traditions.
Today on the blog, I share 12 heartwarming Christmas traditions to do this year. Several of these traditions our family currently does. I am excited to incorporate some of the other Christmas traditions into our family.
Read More From Surviving to Thriving: A 5-Day Course to Transform Your Life
Do you ever feel like you're just trudging through each day, merely surviving the chaos and challenges that life throws your way? Perhaps you've found yourself wondering if there's more to life than just getting by. If so, you're not alone. Many people long for a sense of purpose and fulfillment in their daily lives.
Imagine waking up each morning with a sense of purpose and excitement for the day ahead. Picture yourself navigating life's ups and downs with grace and confidence, knowing that you have the tools to thrive no matter what comes your way. It may seem like a distant dream, but it's closer than you think.
Read More Spring is here! 10 Family Fun Activities
Spring is here! Spring is here! Yay! Can you tell I am excited? I love Spring for so many reasons. I love all the flowers blooming and the trees starting to get leaves. The warmer weather is definitely a plus as our family gets outside more. Here are 10 family fun ideas for your family…
Read More What to do When Your Child Doesn’t Like Reading
When my children were younger, one of our favorite activities was to have a reading time each day. But, what do you do with your child that doesn’t like to read? Here are four strategies I used with my children who didn’t like reading. Now, there are times I can’t get my children to stop reading.
Read More 5 Habits for a Stronger Marriage
23 years full of ups and downs. But, I wouldn’t trade those years for anything. These past 23 years have been a lot of work but so worth it. How have Jonathan and I stuck with it? I firmly believe we have a stronger marriage because of these 5 habits.
Read More My Word of the Year for 2024
If you haven't chosen a Word of the Year for 2024 yet, no need to worry! There's still time to pick your word. I discovered the Word of the Year concept in 2018 when several friends had chosen one, sparking my curiosity about the hype. I found that having a Word of the Year provides a growth focus for the year.
The word is meant to represent a central way you are depending on God in the year to come. It helps you determine who you want to become by the end of the year.
When you have a word of the year, it helps you to be intentional about how you spend the hours, days, and months of the year.
Read More Books I am Reading Right Now 2024
If I had a day to myself, you would find me curled up on the couch by the fireplace reading. I absolutely love to read!
Read More Notifications – Good or Bad?
Do you enjoy notifications on your phone? Or do they annoy you? For me, it depends on who the reminder comes from or how loud it is. At one point, I turned off all notifications on my phone because it was just too much noise. Notifications can also be a blessing. In today’s post, I want to share how.
Read More Lessons from an Amish Buggy
Can you imagine life without your phone or electricity? How about without a car for transportation? I can’t imagine it either which is why the Amish intrigue me so much. We live in an area where it is not uncommon to see an Amish buggy. So, this summer when some family came in from Utah to visit, we went on an Amish buggy ride. The buggy ride ended up being more fun than I thought. God also used it to teach me to slow down and pay attention.
Read More International Expo, Mochas, and Fashion Farm
Wow! It’s already November! We enjoyed a full but fun October. How did your October go? Today is my monthly Friday Favorites post where I share my five favorite things from the previous month. International Expo, Mochas, and Fashion Farm are just a few of my favorite things from this past month. Read on to see what my other favorites are.
Read More Walking Through Fear
I am afraid of deep water. Really afraid. I think it goes back to my swimming lessons as a youth. They made us jump into the deep end and that experience scared me for life. To this day, I avoid being near deep water as much as possible. This past summer, God used a lighthouse to help me walk through my fear of deep water.
Read More Update on my Goals and Habits
October is here! There are only three more months left in this year. Today, I will give an update on with my goals and habits for the year.
Read More Family, 5K Race, and Silver Beach
Hello, October! It's hard to believe it's October already. We enjoyed a full but fun September. How did your September go? Hopefully, it was a great month for you. Today is my monthly Friday Favorites post where I share my five favorites from the previous month. Family, 5K Race, and Silver Beach are just a few of my favorite things from this past month. Read on to see what my other favorites are.
Read More Why We Go to Counseling
My husband and I go to counseling. Yes, you read that right. Counseling. There are several reasons why we go. In today’s blog post, I will share the reasons.
Read More 3 Things I Learned from Calm, Cool, and Connected + A Giveaway!
Confession time. I spend too much time on my phone. Text. Facebook. Email. Voxer. Instagram. Twitter. I love social media but too often I find myself wasting time on it and feeling frustrated as a result. And unfortunately that frustration leaks out and those I love are affected too. Which is why I knew I needed to read Calm, Cool, and Collected: 5 Digital Habits for a More Balanced Life by Arlene Pellicane. In today’s post, I will share the three things I learned from this book.
Read More Traditions, Back to School and Birthdays
Wow! It’s already September! We enjoyed a full but fun August. How did your August go? Today is my monthly Friday Favorites post where I share my five favorites from the previous month. Traditions, Back to School and Birthdays are just a few of my favorite things from this past month. Read on to see what my other favorites are.
Read More Messy Life and Watermelon
Juicy red yumminess. I couldn’t wait to eat it for dinner that night. Caleb insisted on carrying the big watermelon in. He walked slowly into the house. And then the mess happened.
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