Category: Life
Why I Ask my Child for Forgiveness
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As a mom, I mess up. The best parenting advice I have ever received is, “You will mess up; you are not perfect, but making sure to repair is the most important part.” I like things to be controlled. With kids, I’ve learned that rarely are things in control. I…
The Kitchen Remodel – That 70s House
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In 2020, we refinanced our mortgage to lower the monthly payment. Thankfully, our monthly mortgage payment is well within our budget, but we thought it would be nice to have lower interest rates. We discovered we could take out money and keep the monthly mortgage rate the same. To check…
To the Hopeful Mama on Mother’s Day
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To the hopeful mama: You are loved. Through your heartbreak. Through your confusion. Through your anger. Despite those feelings, you are loved. To the hopeful mama: Your identity is not in how many kids you don’t have. It’s in Jesus. It’s in your integrity. It’s in your love for others.…
That 70s House – A Before Look
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We are slowly remodeling our home as we live in it. Follow this new series, as I will update the blog with the remodels we have already done and the latest updates and remodels. Look at my second post in this series, “The Kitchen Remodel.” Looking for a New Home…
Being a Kid with Your Kids
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This spring break, we stayed home, but for one of those nights, we went to our local resort. I had received a Mother’s Day gift certificate to use there, and since I hadn’t used it yet, we figured we might as well go. Jordan made the reservation, and in true…
You Only Have 18 Years – Cherishing Every Parenting Moment
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You only have 18 years. You only have 18 years to teach them. You only have 18 years that they are under your roof. You only have 18 years to give your time, money, and resources selflessly. You only have 18 years of them messing up in front of you…
Why Vacationing Consistently WITHOUT Your Kids is Overrated
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Today, kids are seen as a burden rather than a blessing—an annoyance rather than teachers. I don’t quite understand the trend that more and more parents are taking part in – leaving their kids to go on a vacation with friends or just themselves. Now, hear me; I’m not saying…
Dear Anxiety: How You Cause Shame
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There is a lot of shame in anxiety. Shame that keeps us from talking to people about our struggles. A shame that keeps us walled up and locked up. There is also a lot of pride in anxiety. The thought of “I can handle this” so you don’t ask for…
Why I Cinderella Mop My Floors
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We were in California on vacation, and I saw my best friend from high school. She and her fiancé live in the cutest home in LA. I asked her how she mopped her flooring because they had no carpet. Her answer surprised me. She said she mops them on her…
MINI Greeting Cards
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I like mini things. Whenever there is anything mini, I am immediately drawn to it. Mini honey? I’m buying it. Mini Bag Balm? Yep! I have to have it. While I was messing around with my new cameo and Quinn needed a card for her friend, I got an idea—mini…