We went camping at the beach last Fall. Two parents brave (or crazy, depending on your perspective) enough to take four children 6 and under camping for a week. Would you believe me if I told you that we had a really great time? For five days we ate outside, went on nature walks, and of course, played at the… Read more
God has called mothers to do many things. We are a chef, a chauffeur, a referee, etc. It seems like we are always going and doing what needs to be done. It can be easy for us to become discouraged and exhausted through all of the work we must do. So, how can we be humble through the endless tasks… Read more
Are you familiar with the term “hygge”? Chances are you have seen this little Danish word in an article or heard it on a podcast. The idea has become pretty popular recently. And with good reason, too, because who doesn’t want to talk about how we can make our homes cozier and our lives more rich with the things which bring us… Read more
I feel that God is calling me to a deeper life. (And you!) This is a shift that’s happened subtly over the past several months. Somewhere along the line I began surrendering my expectations about my life to God. These were expectations of things like comfort, help, control, sleep, breaks, entertainment, pampering, “me time,” goals, date-nights and personal pursuits. I began letting go of… Read more
As I shared in an earlier post, I’ve been incorporating audio books into my week. This has been AMAZING because I’m actually finding time to ingest ideas. I choose books that will stretch and sharpen me. I’m so grateful for this new routine! A few weeks ago, I was browsing around looking for my next audio book. Although I wasn’t finished… Read more
Can we talk about life with three kids for a second? Because it’s a whole ‘nother ball game. For one thing, the cuteness is off the radar. It’s like all the love and delight a child brings TIMES THREE. It’s a lot to handle –a heart-bursting, overwhelming sort of joy that almost hurts. It’s so good! But life with three kids is also a… Read more
Today at Target I strode up to the dressing room with a four week old baby strapped to my body, a two-year-old strapped in the cart whining, and a four-year-old running in and out of clothing racks and seemingly not comprehending the immediacy with which I was directing her (repeatedly) to come over by me. A sweet Target employee took extra… Read more
After a long break due to the early arrival of Baby Emily, I am finally finishing out the Deeper Homemaking Series! I’d image we have some similar goals in our homemaking. More than likely, both you and I long to create a home that is full of joy and exudes a sense of well-being and confidence –one that is characterized by fun, laughter and… Read more
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