Raising kids. Keeping House. Choosing joy, every day.
My site has been quiet this past week, partly due to technical reasons which I ended up ignoring, because honestly, life is busy in a good way. In case I haven’t mentioned it, we’ve got snow here, people. Six feet. And with it—rain in my …
New England has a rich literary history. I live less than an hour away from the stomping grounds of literary greats like Lousia May Alcott and Henry David Thoreau. I thought it would be fun to share some of my favorite books written by New …
I hope you have a great weekend. Here’s a newsy post for you. Grab some coffee and enjoy! News: Rebekah is already back at school and Emily is headed there tomorrow. Pray for them, won’t you? We’re hoping that any health problems that Em had …
Are you frustrated by the pursuit of holiness? Does it seem like an impossible task? You’re not alone. Pretend with me that you are seated in a church sanctuary. Now, look around the room at the people nearby. What kind of people do you see?* …
Oh, how I love the beach. The salt air, soft sand, and rhythm of the waves. Paradise. {We’re spoiled here with Cape Cod’s beautiful beaches.} Want to increase your faith while relaxing on the beach? Here are some of my favorite Christian reads for your summer beach …
Some favorite things this week. 🙂 🙂 Loved:: This printed cone on Pinterest. These would be perfect for a bridal shower, Mother’s Day front door decor, etc…and bonus: They’re CHEAP because–>PAPER. Woohoo. And then I saw this GORGEOUS paper peonies tutorial from Twigg Studios and decided …
Update: Giveaway has ended! Winner announced here!! I know it’s not even Thanksgiving yet, but I have a Christmas giveaway for you right now, because if you win, you’ll want to start this on December 1st! Don’t you love doing a special devotional with your …
Just wanted to let you know that I’ve finally got my favorite books listed in an Amazon store by category so you can see them all visually. I’m still figuring out this whole store thing, but my categories are parenting, christian growth, homeschooling, being a …
It’s been a while since I posted my favorite things from around the web and a family update, so let’s remedy that, shall we? 🙂 The cranberry harvest is almost over. We’ve enjoyed visiting grandpa’s bogs and watching the process. Some crafty pursuits …
What’s new in my house? Why has this blog been so quiet? Well, SUMMER. 🙂 My days look like: looking for summer jobs for kids, searching for college scholarships, entertaining friends, grilling out, beach days, reading aloud at night, getting ready for Vacation Bible …