Raising kids. Keeping House. Choosing joy, every day.
I watched the now viral “cat call” video. If you’ve not heard of it by now, it’s of a woman walking silently through NY for ten hours with a hidden camera, to document how many men yelled to her, whistled, “complimented”–if you call “hey baby” a compliment. …
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 …
In 1875 Hannah Whitall Smith wrote her best selling book, The Christian’s Secret of a Happy Life, a book that over-promised Christian experiences. It became wildly popular in the Christian community (despite it’s roots in mysticism, universalism, and her doubt of a literal hell), as it …
It’s a crisp, fall morning. I stumble my way to my coffee maker, first things first, then to find my fleece sweatshirt. I settle into my morning spot with all my comforts: coffee, warm blanket, and Bible. All is well. All is safe, and easy, and peaceful. When I’m done, …
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 …
This week the Lord convicted me of my selfishness by using an iced coffee. The lady got it SO wrong, which is usually no big deal, but that day, it was like the worst thing ever. And I didn’t realize the “wrongness” of the situation …
Have you ever confided a struggle to someone, only to have them use it against you later? Have you ever done something good, a work that God led you to and helped you perform, only to find out later that someone criticized your work? I …
I slump into the corner of the couch, a heap of exhaustion and rattled nerves, halfheartedly crack open my Bible and try to get comfortable. My back is sore from the strain of the day. I want to be alone after tending to others. I …
Just a quick post with some of my favorite links for you to enjoy! 1. Free Fall Chalkboard Printable: because, free decorating!! I especially love the oval “Thankful and Blessed” piece. She also has Christmas sayings. Via Nest of Posies. 2. Grab a cup of …
Many of you know that I paint in all my free time. Well, I should say, I make free time to paint. No, really, one of the ways I love to unwind is by painting, and my idea of a perfect day is to go …