Do you love iced coffee? If so, this recipe is divine and super easy to make. It of course is much easier on your pocket (especially since we’re really cracking down on our budget even more lately). I owe the discovery of this to my sister who has always been so gracious to make meRead More
Maintaining joy in the midst of chaos, anxiety, and fear.
“The joy we feel has little to do with the circumstances of our lives and everything to do with the focus of our lives.” Russel M. Nelson It’s taken two whole weeks for me to fully process that our normal is almost nonexistent right now. Traveling, play dates, visiting friends, or even going to churchRead More
Tasty Eats: Best Simple and Easy Pizza Dough Recipe to Make with your Kids
Almost everyday lately Kai has asked if he can help cook a meal. In my “let’s get dinner done ASAP” mode, I’m usually half way done when I realize he probably wanted to be apart. Well not this time! Tonight we made simple and easy homemade pizzas – and they were delicious! Some of ourRead More
Nine Years and Counting…
I cannot believe it’s a full nine years of being married! There’s so much redemption in our story not just as individuals, but together. It’s become one of the things I cherish about us. Challenges have brought us closer, made us stronger, and definitely the journey sweeter. Mike and I are fairly opposite, and overRead More
4 Ways to Realistically School at Home
The term “homeschooling” is currently being used to describe the current school situation. I think it may help many to realize you’re not actually homeschooling, you’re schooling at home or rather facilitating school time right now. Friend, take a deep breath I say that to hopefully take some pressure off the expectation that parents areRead More
Learning to Parent the Little Kid who feels too BIG to handle.
Why is this so hard? Am I’m doing something wrong? Why can’t I fix this… There’s a deep vulnerability and sometimes unrealistic fear while I learn to parent my little one who feels too big to handle. Parenting a child with big emotions can be overwhelming, confusing, and even discouraging. Yet, there are truths thatRead More
Motherhood | My Heart is Growing Beyond Measure
“I didn’t even know to pray for days like this.” I read this caption on Instagram and it struck a chord, because that’s this season. As much as I’ve prayed for a baby girl, I didn’t realize how my heart would take these moments. I’m excited, nervous, and overwhelmed all at once! The anticipation hasRead More
Weekend Adventures | Wildewood Farm
“COW!!! Mom look there’s so many cows!” Most likely the number one phrase said in the car since we’ve moved to Georgia! The change in rural scenery has been fascinating to all of us honestly. To see lush green hills, farms, and yes even cows is pretty awesome. The new sights of course bring newRead More
4 Simple Secrets to Be a Pro Plant Lady!
In the time of #plantlady you can easily become green with envy over abundance of lush plant photos. Who doesn’t want a gorgeous garden of house plants in their home? It’s what made me buy a plant and kill it several times haha! But guess what, friend that’s not the end! Over the past yearRead More
Happy 2nd Birthday Izaiah!
You’re a whole two years old and as excited as I am, I wish time would slow down. I can’t say enough about how you make all of us better by just being around. Izaiah you were a pleasant surprise and continue to be each day. From how you laugh, express yourself, and demand thatRead More