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Mothering One Day at a Time

As I sat with my growing belly, full of anticipation for the arrival of my firstborn, the possibilities were endless for this little girl. Maybe she…

So God Made a Mother With a Willing Heart

Motherhood

So God Made a Mother With a Willing Heart

You may have heard it said that God only gives special children to special parents. But, when God made the mother of a child who has special…

Faith, Kids, Motherhood

Fall into the Arms of Jesus, Little One

I have three younger brothers, so I know how crazy and wild boys can be. Lots of falls, cuts, scrapes, bruises, broken bones, and even a couple of…

Living

Here’s to the Strong Ones Living with Type 1 Diabetes

This is a shout-out to all the sweet girls. The ones hustling so hard to live like normal. The ones with type 1 diabetes. Some of you have been…

You Don’t Have to Lose Yourself to Be a Good Mom

Living, Motherhood

You Don’t Have to Lose Yourself to Be a Good Mom

There is nothing wrong with losing yourself in motherhood. Diving in head first, serving your kids and spouse endlessly, never asking for a break,…

Faith, Motherhood, Teen

10 Tips to Banish Teenage FOMO

Do you ever feel like the whole world is having a party—and you weren’t invited Maybe you worry about being included in the right groups or…

No Screens Before 7: How Our Family Broke Free of the Screentime Habit

Living, Motherhood

No Screens Before 7: How Our Family Broke Free of the Screentime Habit

“We still have three more minutes!” my 7-year-old says, bouncing with Christmas-like anticipation and excitement. “Well,” I say, looking from…

Kids, Motherhood

I Want My Boys To Become Men of Character

I’m a single mama of two young boys. As a woman raising young boys, I’ve thought a lot about how I want them to act—as kids and adults. We joke…

Faith, Marriage, Motherhood

I’m So Thankful For This Little Family

I remember my teenage self dreaming, hoping, and praying for a life like I have now. Praying for a man to love me, to be loyal to me, to want a…

I Know It’s Just Summer Camp but I Miss You Already

Kids, Motherhood, Tween

I Know It’s Just Summer Camp but I Miss You Already

You would’ve thought I was sending you off to college. The way I triple-checked to make sure you had everything you needed and reminded you about…

Witch, Please! Hocus Pocus 2 Release Date Means the Sanderson Sisters Countdown Is ON

Living

Witch, Please! Hocus Pocus 2 Release Date Means the Sanderson Sisters Countdown Is ON

“Lock up your children!” screeches Winifred Sanderson (played by Bette Midler) in the teaser trailer for Disney’s long-awaited…

Grown Children, Living

Good Dads Make Great Grandpas

This is not only written for my dad, but for all the dads out there who aren’t the typical, everyday dads. The hands-on dad, the dad who goes on…

Mothering One Day at a Time

So God Made a Mother With a Willing Heart

Fall into the Arms of Jesus, Little One

Here’s to the Strong Ones Living with Type 1 Diabetes

You Don’t Have to Lose Yourself to Be a Good Mom

10 Tips to Banish Teenage FOMO

No Screens Before 7: How Our Family Broke Free of the Screentime Habit

I Want My Boys To Become Men of Character

I’m So Thankful For This Little Family

I Know It’s Just Summer Camp but I Miss You Already

Witch, Please! Hocus Pocus 2 Release Date Means the Sanderson Sisters Countdown Is ON

Good Dads Make Great Grandpas

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