Friday Favs

Are you all enjoying this beautiful fall weather? I can’t help but pull out my iPod whenever I am out and about and spot a beautiful autumn scene. When your weeks are the busiest, I’m telling you, it’s important to notice the little things of beauty 

Favorite Weekend Links

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 

Holiness for the Church That Is Too Ridiculous

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?* 

15 Faith-Building Books For Your Beach Bag

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 

Made for More– A Must Read!

UPDATE: Giveaway is over and the Made for More Winner is Mrs. T!! Congratulations! I’ll be emailing you for your mailing address shortly! I’m so excited to be able to give away a copy of Made for More this morning thanks to the generosity of 

These Are A Few of My Favorite Things

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 

Weekend Superlatives 2/28

Sharing some of my favorites. The stuff I like almost as much as cupcakes. Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!   Books I’m loving now: A Woman’s Wisdom: How the Book of Proverbs Speaks to EverythingAlways thankful for Lydia Brownback’s solid teaching. E.M. Bounds 

Book Review: Say Goodbye to Survival Mode

Crystal from Money Saving Mom graciously sent me a copy of her latest book, Say Goodbye to Survival Mode: 9 Simple Strategies to Stress Less, Sleep More, and Restore Your Passion for Life. I was so excited to get right into it……… but I had 

Giveaway! Christmas Devotional!

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 

Favorite Book Recommendations

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