With Mother's Day coming up this weekend, I've been thinking a lot about the amazing gift that motherhood is. God blesses us in so many ways, and children are one of the greatest glimmers of grace I think I'll ever see on this side of eternity. From the moment our daughter was born, I have … Continue reading A Post For Your Mama Heart
Category: First Time Mom
Some tips for the newly SAHM…
Hi everyone! I received a request from a few sweet mama's to share some bits of advice for a newly SAHM and wanted to bless them (and maybe you, too!) with bits that have really helped me transition from the busy, on-the-go-ALL-DAY-LONG, 1st grade teacher life... to the SAHM (that's also busy, on-the-go-ALL-DAY-LONG now) life. … Continue reading Some tips for the newly SAHM…
Gifts For Your Kiddos!
Hi everyone! Today is all about a holiday gift guide for your sweet kiddos. I'm sharing some of my top picks for children this Christmas, and I am hoping you haven't seen some of these already! I know there are some hot toys this season, but wanted to give you other ideas besides those! My … Continue reading Gifts For Your Kiddos!
5 Ways To Get Back Into School Mode From A Teacher!
As a former 1st grade teacher, this time of year when summer is winding down still gives me the new school year butterflies, even as I am at home with our one-year-old daughter now. As the weather cools off, and the dollar section at Target fills up with back-to-school goodies, the anticipation of a new … Continue reading 5 Ways To Get Back Into School Mode From A Teacher!
God Is Compassionate When We Are Not
Good morning! As I finished up reading Jonah, I had some time of reflection over the last two verses, questions, that God asks Jonah for the reader to think on and answer too. God used this passage to tend to my heart. Let me be transparent with you, because #impressingisexhausting: I can be very impatient … Continue reading God Is Compassionate When We Are Not
Blog Hop GIVEAWAY!
I am SO excited about this giveaway for you! I have teamed up with several wonderful businesses and artists to bring you an assortment of goodies you are going to love this summer! Before I jump into what is up for grabs in MY giveaway, you must know about the 8 OTHER giveaways that are … Continue reading Blog Hop GIVEAWAY!
Waiting For What’s Next
Do you have a time and place you like to sneak away to so you can reset? Clear your head? For me that's outside. Last night after it taking an abnormally long time to lay C down, I snuck off to the edge of the dock. I just sat down, listened to the waves, the … Continue reading Waiting For What’s Next
Valentine’s Day Read Alouds and Craft Ideas!
Being a former teacher, I absolutely loved the month of February (and still do). February is "I love to read month," and also black history month, then there was the 100th day of school, Valentine's Day, and President's day! There was always something exciting to talk about next, and this winter month always seemed to … Continue reading Valentine’s Day Read Alouds and Craft Ideas!
pursuing minimalism
2017 is here! A new year, new goals, new resolutions, new opportunities, new mindsets. I have always loved the refreshment that comes with the start of a new year. This time of year I always get the urge to do a total purge of my house around too, getting rid of all the clutter that has mounted up … Continue reading pursuing minimalism
failure by default
yesterday after getting back from bible study I had a major bad mom moment. like, horrifying. like, I went in to grab my water bottle before going on a walk with C and Scout and forgot to put the lock on the stroller with our baby in stroller and finding baby in stroller across the street tipped … Continue reading failure by default
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