Lies Moms Believe

You might have seen by now on my Instagram feed or other social media, that there’s an amazing book about to be released.

On November 10th, my dear friend Rebekah Hargraves over at Hargraves Home and Hearth will be launching an ebook on Amazon titles Lies Moms Believe. In this book, Rebekah uses biblical teaching to refute 32 common lies moms believe Continue reading “Lies Moms Believe” »

5 Ways to Easily Save Money for College

Do you want to save money for college so your child is not strapped with debt after 4 years of school? It’s no secret that college costs have skyrocketed over the last decade-and the costs keeps increasing. As a parent, I hate the idea of my child starting her adult life strapped with debt. And although I don’t anticipate being able to pay 100% of college costs, I’d like to help as much as possible. Without too much difficulty and very little sacrifice in your daily life (don’t worry, I’m not going to suggest you give up your daily Starbucks fix), I’m going to show you 5 ways you can easily save money for a college education. Continue reading “5 Ways to Easily Save Money for College” »

Donate Expired Coupons to Overseas Military

Donate Expired Coupons

I love couponing, saving money and getting a good deal. Each week I collect the Sunday coupon inserts from several friends and family members and even after I’ve clipped all the coupons I need for the week or might need in the upcoming weeks, there’s still an over abundance of perfectly good coupons left over. I used to toss the, in the recycling until I found out about an amazing non-profit organization called Coups for Troops that allows you to donate expired coupons.

Coups for Troops connects people and groups across the country who have extra coupons with military families Continue reading “Donate Expired Coupons to Overseas Military” »

4 Steps to Resetting a Bad Parenting Day

My first guest blog post has been published! I’m super excited! It’s such an honor. 

Head over to Seeme and Liz to read my article “4 Steps to Resetting a Bad Parenting Day”. I share the ways I’ve learned to recognize, and quickly reset a bad day before it gets out of hand. Let me know what you think in the comments below!

And don’t forget to read more of the great parenting advice Tanya shares at  Seeme and Liz.

Mother Daughter trip to Iceland!

Pretty little beehive

Loving our little backyard beehive! These boys and girls are always super busy buzzing around. It’s amazingly humbling to sit for a minute and see the activity of these thousands of God’s creatures. The photo above was taken of our hive!

In one of my favorite videos, popular YouTube homesteader Wranglerstar mentions how the incredible work done by honeybees is not left up to chance.  The marvelous feat of creating honey comb and honey is definitely the result of a higher power.Backyard beekeeping adventures

Harvesting honey won’t be far off! Honey cookies, honey drizzled in my yogurt or over toast… mmmmm! There are many healthy and delicious uses for honey. Not to mention beeswax candles. 

I can see many honey related gifts this Christmas! 

Totally a Monday…and the Duck Song

Today has seriously been a Mon-day! Ugh.

Work has been frustrating and unproductive because my IT department insisted I needed a new computer. As expected, the transition to a new computer has not gone smoothly. Then, someone cleaned the fridge and Continue reading “Totally a Monday…and the Duck Song” »

Gratitude-June 9th

This week has been a struggle to keep my head above water. A few times I was close to going under and giving up. I’ve hardly even been able to keep track of which day it was.

So, today I’m thankful for sunshine. It’s amazing what a little sun on your skin and warm temperatures Continue reading “Gratitude-June 9th” »