4 Life-Changing Lessons My Children Have Taught Me This Holiday Season
I feel like I have taught my children countless lessons since I first became a mother. However, in a sweet twist of God’s most perfect plan, as I reflect on my experience as a mother, my children have taught me some of my life’s most precious lessons . When I consciously take the time to…
Something I Hope For All Moms This Christmas
Mommas. We are always running around a million miles a minute. Cleaning, organizing, caring for, cooking, the list goes on and on. And during the Christmas season, our to-do list is often multiplied, leaving many of us exhausted, stressed, and overwhelmed during Christmas. We hustle and bustle around taking care of everyone’s needs, often forgetting…
December Bucket List Ideas: 5 Festive Christmas Ideas to Try in 2022
There is something about the magic of Christmas coming alive again when you have kids. You get to relive all of those special Christmas moments from your childhood that seemed like magic when you were younger. So much of the Christmas fun comes from passing on your favorite traditions you experienced in your childhood as…
5 Unforgettable Thanksgiving Traditions Worth Starting this Year
There are a few tried and true staples for Thanksgiving day like turkey, gravy, and pumpkin pie. But if you’re looking for some ideas to make your Thanksgiving day extra special and unique this year, I’ve got a few ideas for you. All of these ideas are fun for the family and will create memories…
3 Valuable Life Skills to Teach Your Children
Now that I am a mother of three, I often reflect on the blessings of my upbringing and some of the values my parents instilled in me and how they come into play in my everyday life as a woman, wife, and mother. After much reflection, I have distilled down three of the ideals that…
Fun Seasonal Crafts and Activities to Do With Kids
The two-most dreaded words as a parent, “I’m bored”. No matter how many toys, books, games, or cartoons, the boredom blues always seems to hit when you least expect it! These DIY kids crafts and activities will make sure you have some boredom busters ready to go when you need them the most! This good…
6 Ways I’m Prioritizing My Health This Season as a Busy Momma
Mom life. It truly is the greatest blessing but it is exhausting! And what I’ve come to find is, if you don’t prioritize time for yourself, no one is going to do it for you. So that’s why I’m making sure I prioritize my health during this special yet busy season of life. As moms,…
DIY Festive and Simple Pumpkin Centerpiece
There’s something about August that gets me thinking about pumpkins. Back to school is right around the corner and you know what that means, so is Fall. Pumpkins, colorful leaves, and cinnamon aromas take over stores and homes. As far as Fall décor goes, creative pumpkin projects can be a fun part of this time of…
Country Concert Outfit Ideas by a Wyoming Girl
If you have a country concert to go to and you are in need of some outfit inspo, you have come to the right place! Living in Wyoming (yes, Wyoming does exist), we have a ton of country acts come our way, so I’m always on the lookout for some cute country concert attire. Going…
This Simple Kitchen Hack Saves Me a Ton of Time Every Time I Cook
This post may contain Amazon Affiliate Links (paid links). I went to my friend Kate’s house a few months back and I noticed something she had on her counter. It was a mini-lazy Susan with all of her cooking essentials right next to her stove. I had never seen this idea before! She had cute little…
Quick and Affordable Amazon Fourth of July Outfit Ideas
I love the Fourth of July. It is one of my favorite holidays. There is something about pools, fireworks, watermelon, cold drinks, and summertime. I’m so excited to bring my red, white, and blue out! Whether you’re going to the lake, heading to watch some fireworks, or just relaxing with family and friends, I wanted…
2022 Fathers Day Gift Ideas He Will Love
I absolutely love celebrations, especially celebrations that honor the ones I love. There is nothing better than telling someone “thank you” for everything they do on a day-to day-basis, with something they get to enjoy. That’s why I love Father’s Day. The Fathers in our lives do so much for us and it is the…
The Best Non-Candy Valentine Ideas for School
Are you looking for some fun Valentine’s Cards for your kids to pass out on Valentine’s Day that are not the typical candy-filled treat? I’ve been on the search and I’ve found the perfect ones. From bugs galore and slimy dinosaur Valentine’s gifts geared more towards the sweet boys. To glittery slap bracelets and rainbow…
3 Affordable, Screen-Free Toys that will Entertain Your Preschooler for Hours
Have you gotten in a toy rut where you buy your kiddos a toy and they play with it for about 5 seconds once you get home from the store? That is the worst! Not only do you have another toy to add to the overflowing toy bin but it’s also like lighting your money…
5 Ways to Spend Quality Time with Your Partner Amid a Hectic Schedule
Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Corinthians 13:7 Life is crazy busy. Between work, school, sports, laundry, dinner, dishes…. then rinse and repeat, sometimes it feels like you’re running a marathon everyday you wake up. As you are stretched thin moving in all directions, it is easy to loose…
Easy Self Care Tips for Tired Mommas
I use to have this competition in my own head of how much I could accomplish in a day. I wanted to be the first person into work and the last person to leave. Then I’d come home and cook dinner, do the laundry, get the kids in bed and do it all over again…
Joanna Gaines’ Advice for Curbing Phone Use Amongst Kids
Phone Addictions Even though my kids are too young to have phones yet, I’m already researching ways to help curb phone use amongst kids. I am so bothered when I see kids eyes glued to their screens for hours upon hours. The addiction seems to be taking hold earlier and earlier! Phone Station I recently…
My Superhero
Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. Proverbs 31:30 Grandma Rita When I think of superhuman, and super mother, I think of my grandma Rita. She was a true angel on earth and a servant to the Lord. She raised eleven children with my…
Pump the Breaks
Hot Mess There are some days I am what one would call a “hot mess”. On these days, I am running around like a mad woman. The tasks and chores on my to do list are overwhelming. The phone buzzing and ringing is making me even more spastic. I start putting pressure on myself to…
Happier Teens with Less Screens
Screens Galore Netflix, Instagram, Facebook, Video Games, the options are endless. Everyone is surrounded by countless options of screens for their entertainment. But how do we know how much is okay before it starts effecting our mental health, especially for our children? Less Screens, More Exercise I recently read an article in the Epoch Times…
