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!
Freedom in Christ
Free. Freedom. The word freedom feels so fragile this week. This year. Doesn't it? If there was ever a time that you needed evidence the broken world we live in due to sin, and its desperate need for a Savior, turn on the news. Read it on the internet. It's there, in your face, clear … Continue reading Freedom in Christ
N Sale Top Picks (most) $50 or LESS!
Here is my round up of top picks for Nordstrom's N Sale that started yesterday! It is open only to Nordstrom cardholders until next week, then opens to the public (see calendar above!). I tried to aselect items that I think will be sold out quickly based on current trends. You will also see some … Continue reading N Sale Top Picks (most) $50 or LESS!
Collins’ 1st Birthday Party!
A morning celebrating our little love turning one. The morning was filled with family time and breakfast, opening every present with a look on her face like it was the first time (and cards!), smash cake that was more like pound cake, and a little under 400 pictures to document it all thanks to family … Continue reading Collins’ 1st Birthday Party!
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
🌿 New Mommy Giveaway 🌿
🌿 GIVEAWAY TIME 🌿 I have teamed up with 8 amazing mamas to give one New Mommy some of our favorite items!!! ▪️Winner will receive: DockATot Grand, Solly Baby Wrap, Eggie-bb Teether, Jellycat stuffed bunny, Ryan & Rose paci clip, Ollie Baby swaddle, and Gathre changing mat 💕 ▪️The giveaway is simple ▪️ head over … Continue reading 🌿 New Mommy Giveaway 🌿
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
Superfoods Energy Bites
Happy Tuesday friends! I absolutely love Dana's Chocolate Chip Almond Butter Granola Bars over at Minimalist Baker, but wanted to make energy bites instead this week for a quick and easy breakfast or snack around the house. So, I made this recipe my own by tweaking some of the amounts and adding in a few … Continue reading Superfoods Energy Bites
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!