Balancing the Good Things in Life
The holiday gathering is at your house this year! You’ve been busy getting your house prepared for company. The bathrooms are clean. The guest room is perfect. Decorations are up, and the house is sparkling. Now you need to think about feeding this crowd. Suddenly you realize cooking a turkey isn’t something you know a lot […]
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 […]
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 […]
Anything you have to do every day will soon feel like a chore. Cooking, laundry, vacuuming, taking out the garbage, the list goes on and on. Packing a school lunch for my kids is something I do 5 days a week. I begin every school year with the best intentions of making sure it’s healthy, […]
Have you wanted to try meal planning but just don’t have the time? Maybe you’ve even tried meal planning and gave up because it was just too much work. What if I told you that Meal Planning can actually save you time? Could you use a little extra time in your day? Me, too! Here Are 5 […]
I love watching home decorating shows. I always stick around for the big reveal at the end with the dramatic before and after shots. The pros make it seem effortless to remodel an entire home in about an hour. Back in my real world, I also love decorating our home. However, we can’t seem to […]
Summer decorating should be different. It shouldn’t be formal or fussy. It should take on the calming vibe you feel when you visit the beach. It should beckon you to take a little time off and relax. It should be fun and make you smile. If your summer decor could use all the above, here’s […]
Several months ago my husband and I took on the DIY project of installing a backsplash in our kitchen. There was a magical product we used that made the job so simple, and I would love to share it with you today. We discovered a product called SimpleMat. It claimed to replace the step of using […]
Maybe you’ve had a day like my yesterday. Almost as soon as I woke up I started thinking, “I can’t do this.” I determined early to call out for help to the only One who could help. The first words I spoke were, “God, I need your strength.” I wish I could tell you those […]
Have you tried meal planning before and given up? Maybe you found it time consuming, overwhelming, and frustrating. Did it seem more complicated than you expected it to be? I’m here to help! One of the biggest mistakes made in meal planning is overcomplicating your menu. You’ll be much more successful if you keep it simple. […]
