My living room walls are covered in dings and scratches and dirt marks. These are all signs of family, exuberance, a life well lived with kids, dogs, cats, friends and family. Right?? Right?? (me trying to convince myself…)
Some days the dirt and scuff marks don’t get a second glance. Others they seem the enemy, Continue reading “Dirty walls, Cookies and Prayers ” »
Black Friday. Cyber Monday. December begins in just a few more days. Christmas shopping is in full swing. This year I’m mostly shopping for my 9-year old daughter and a few older family members.
Legos have been the big thing in our house for the last year or so. There are so many different LEGO sets that are super fun to make together as a family or for your child to do alone. Continue reading “Christmas Gift List” »
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” »
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!
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” »
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” »
Some days are all beautiful wild flowers that bring a smile to your heart. They call you to bring them home to brighten up your house. Continue reading “Wild flowers and Life” »
“To teach is to learn twice”
was said by Joseph Joubert. He is absolutely right.
I’ve recently starting giving short talks about various topics at work. Even though I know the information in my head, it takes a whole other set of brain cells to teach and speak intelligently about those subjects. Continue reading “To teach is to learn twice ” »
Today, I was pleasantly surprise when I walked into work and found my desk neat and clean! I completely forgotten I had cleaned it off Friday afternoon.You see, I’m not normally a neat and tidy person. Usually I’m running around like a nut, leaving piles of various things in my wake. Those places include my Jeep, the kitchen counter, couch arm, anywhere in my family room…(you get the point). I’m obviously not a neat freak but I do prefer things to be clean and organized. I just can’t manage it most of the time. Continue reading “Starting a work week off right!” »
