Raising kids. Keeping House. Choosing joy, every day.
The world has gone stark raving “Frozen” mad. I mean, the Disney Frozen. Seems where ever you go, children and adults alike are singing “Let It Go” and “Do You Want To Build A Snowman?” It’s really quite hilarious, when you think about it. I’ve …
Have you ever been surprised by what makes your kids happy? They’re excited by little things. Soap bubbles galore while doing dishes. Animal sightings in the yard. $2 glow in the dark star stickers for the bedroom ceiling Picking wildflowers. Skipping rocks. Riding bikes, playing …
Whenever I read the account of Jesus talking to the Samaritan woman at the well (John 4:1-43), I am struck by Jesus words: “If thou knewest the gift of God, and who it is that saith to thee, Give me to drink; thou wouldest have …
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 …
We all want to age gracefully, but that doesn’t just happen. In fact, in a decades time, we can go from sweet to bitter or vice versa. And although beauty is only skin deep, bitterness of soul goes straight to the bone and can poison …
Do you have a lazy side? I do. The lazy side of me says, “I’ll do that tomorrow. I’ll clean it, call her, get to it, work on it, figure it out, deal with it tomorrow. Today, I’ll take it easy, zone out, relax. And …
This is like a nightmare from a science fiction novel. You bring your child to the top Children’s Hospital in your area, a child that already has problems but right now needs treatment for a cold, only to find our that they will not treat …
Anyone else notice that Facebook has removed your restricted list? Yes, overnight, it seems to be gone. So anyone you had “restricted” from seeing your posts can now see them. Why do people restrict what other people can see? For many reasons. Maybe a teacher …
It’s amazing how fragile our faith can be, especially during times of waiting or trials. We teach our children that God is all-powerful, all-knowing and always present, but then we function throughout the day as though He’s dead. We’re Confessional Christians, yet practicing atheists for …