Raising kids. Keeping House. Choosing joy, every day.
Do you struggle with control issues? I have. I always joked about being a “smother”–you know–one of those moms. There’s a certain lunacy to trying to be in control–a fantasy world, really. The truth is that we can barely control ourselves let alone anyone else. …
It’s tricky to buy for teens and college aged girls. Trends change so quickly that it’s hard to keep up. Plus, picking clothing is tricky enough as a woman, never mind trying to choose for your teen girls. My college aged daughters are old enough …
Wanted to share this quick idea with you. I came up with it while trying to think of a frugal way to decorate for a church event this weekend. Behold, the foamboard “chalkboard.” My Walmart sells black foam board near the poster board. It was …
I love decorating, and never more than at Christmas time. It’s a love my mother taught me. And like I told you in Merry Christmas, Meager Budget , my decorations are not elaborate or expensive, but they don’t have to be. Simple things make the home …
Friend, are you alive inside? I know you are breathing, but is your soul truly alive and satisfied? Or are you more of an empty shell, numb, searching, and desperate for answers? Are you searching for the one gift you think will make you happy? …
“The God of the Old Testament is angry, but the Jesus of the New Testament is love.” That’s the faulty view of God that some take. They almost breathe a sigh of relief that Jesus came to save us from the God of the OT.Nothing …
Today is the first day of Advent, and a special time to focus on what Christmas really means. I’m posting devotional prep that I did for my kids. We’ll be lighting a candle during dinner, to represent the one true light and HOPE coming into …
Need some ideas for stocking stuffers that will encourage your kids to be creative? I’ve got some ideas for you, because after 21 years of buying stocking stuffers, I’m pretty adamant that we NOT amass a pile of plastic junk. (Think junk times five kids, …
I love giving little “friendship” gifts to some of my closest friends. Nothing expensive…tokens really, just to let them know how special they are to me, or how thankful I am for them. Ideally, I’d make a homemade ornament or hot drink mix (like this spicy chai …
Thanksgiving planning is in full preparation. I’m looking forward to my kids coming home from college, decorating, baking, and the general loveliness of the season. Social media is in full fledged “thankful mode” with people recounting their “thousand ways” they are thankful. Psalm 100, the Pilgrim …