Balancing the Good Things in Life
When guests come to our home I want them to feel like we could not wait for their arrival. I want them to know we were expecting them and enjoyed preparing for their visit. I want them to feel comfortable and welcomed. Maybe guests will be arriving at your home soon, and you want everything to […]
The teen years are a time of transition that isn’t always easy. Teens typically gravitate more toward their friends and communicate less with their parents. Even when we try to talk to them, they often reply with short answers and don’t care to engage in conversation. That’s what happened when I asked my teens what […]
If you’ve ever received baked goods in the mail, you know how special they are! Knowing that someone prepared the food especially for you with their hands truly touches your heart and makes you feel closer to them. The miles melt away. Maybe you have loved ones far away this Christmas that you’d like to send […]
You’ve gathered the entire family together for the evening to watch a Christmas movie. What you didn’t count on was the arguing over which movie to watch. The older kids don’t want to watch “little kid” movies, and Mom and Dad would love a classic. Here’a a list that can save your evening. Below are […]
There are so many activities crammed into just a few weeks at the end of every year. Parties, baking, shopping, attending special events and performances all fill up the calendar quickly. Scheduling date time with your spouse might seem like just one more thing to squeeze into an already overwhelmed calendar, but it’s essential. Spending a […]
This year I decided to search for some fresh ideas of items to include in our Operation Christmas Child Shoebox. There is no shortage of lists with suggestions of what to pack in a shoebox, but I was surprised at the conflicting advice I found. After sifting through numerous blog posts and videos, I decided to concentrate on […]
As parents we want to raise our kids to be responsible adults. This means teaching them about taking care of various things in and around the home. Here are 11 Chores Your Child Needs To Be Doing to accomplish this. Not all of these are items kids can do at all ages, but they are […]
Free Fall Printable Acts 2:46 One of my favorite ways to decorate my home is using framed Bible verses. I have an idea notebook where I jot down verses that make me think of a season or special celebration. Months ago I scribbled this verse in the “fall/Thanksgiving” section of my notes. As soon as […]
As the temperatures begin to fall and the days grow shorter we realize autumn is nearing. If you’re thinking of updating some seasonal decor around your home to reflect the new season, I’ve got just the thing! I currently have a lot of light turquoise or robin’s egg blue in my home decor. Luckily, these shades […]
If you are looking for perfectly measured pattern pieces, precise stitching, and professionally finished edges, you can stop reading now (unless you would like to stick around for some laughs). You need to know right up front that I am no seamstress. But I would rather spend a couple of hours creating something special for […]
