Drop Your Baggage

Tis the season to be distracted and overwhelmed- by the busyness, the never ending to-do list, the shopping, baking and running around. Although some of this is necessary in order to pull off a fun holiday for your family (the fudge doesn’t make itself! 🙂 ) …

Advice from A Revolutionary Mom: “God is more excited about a servant than a superstar.”

You are your child’s first teacher. They learn so much at a young age by just watching you!  And your child is following you, as you follow God. Whatever you believe, you are teaching your child by example. That is pretty scary. When I make …

Love Your Nellie

Nellie is the girl we all loved to hate as kids. She’s the one who made us gasp at her rudeness, vindictiveness and manipulation. She told bold face lies and seemed to get away with it. (A close second was her mother, who got even …

Today, I’m Guest Posting!

Just wanted to let you know that I was asked to guest post today over at Becoming A Strong Woman of God.  Sweet Sonya is doing a Thankfulness Challenge and asked me to be a part of it. So, I came up with a Gratitude …

Some Housekeeping and How to make a Thankfulness Tree

First some housekeeping: I have had several people tell me recently that they have no idea how I do it all. How I raise my kids, homeschool, minister to teen girls and women, etc…. They read my blog, see our family picture and then wonder how I get it …

Hello There {and Why I Blog.}

Welcome! I’m Sarah. And here are five random things about me: I live in New England and  love all things antique. I love colonial era homes (and I could move right into this one in Little Women!) If  I could, I would dress like Meg …

25 Ways to Wear Your Scarf This Fall

It is chilly here, so fall dressing is on my mind. If you are on a limited budget, scarfs may prove to be your new bff. Not only do they dress up a pair of jeans and a t-shirt and make you look all put …

A Fun Afternoon With A Friend

Today, my dear friend, Tonia came down with her kids to see the cranberry harvest. She brought her father who is visiting from Germany, and was eager to see this very American fruit harvest. We had lunch, and I got to hold her adorable baby, …

Columbus Day Weekend

It is such a gorgeous weekend! I had seven, giggling little girls over last night, and it is always so fun to spend time listening to their little stories and hearing about their friends and school antics. During devotions, it is always neat to hear …

Watercolor Galore

Here are a few pics of what I have been up to lately. 🙂 I have been “watercoloring” up a storm, and I have three pieces right now that people have commissioned me to do for Christmas.  (I can’t post them. They are gifts!) I …