This weekend was one of those that I wish I could have pushed a pause button to have it last just a little bit longer. On Friday night we baked Halloween cupcakes and watched a spooky movie. On Saturday afternoon we had trunk or treat at our church before Kylan's last football game of the … Continue reading Our Weekend
Do you ever think about your favorite television shows from when you were growing up? I love revisiting my childhood. Friday nights spent watching The Golden Girls with my grandmother while we played a game of uno. Strawberry jelly biscuits on Saturday mornings while I watched Great Pretenders and played barbies. Watching Lizzie McGuire on … Continue reading Friday Favorites
When we moved into our house in May, one of the first things that caught my attention was how neglected the what-used-to-be flowerbed had been in those few years that we were gone. For those of you that may not know-- we moved back into the same house that we had moved into when we … Continue reading Flowerbed Makeover
Not only am I a mom, but I'm a busy mom that's on a tight budget. Beauty products are expensive so I try to make it as long as I can without having to purchase more. If I'm being honest, I cringe when my foundation is about to run out. Luckily, I get new products … Continue reading Favorite Beauty Products
Devotional life is deepened by repetition and routine. The truth is, spiritual health is connected to mental, emotional, social, and even physical health. When our spirit is healthy, our body is healthier, our brain is healthier, our relationships are healthier. Our entire soul is healthier. Spiritual health may mean something different to each of us. … Continue reading My Spiritual Routine
Good morning, friends! This morning I am starting a new bible study, Discerning the Voice of God. Priscilla Shirer is one of my favorite authors. I encourage you, if you haven't already, to engage in one of her bible studies. Priscilla Shirer's words aren't the only ones I am pondering on this morning. God has … Continue reading Pastor Appreciation
Happy Friday! Today for Friday Favorites I'm going to share my favorite apps. I have six favorite apps- two of them I use daily. First 5 is the first app I open each day. It is designed to connect your heart to God's word the first five minutes of your day. I still can't get … Continue reading Friday Favorites
Fall has always been my favorite time of year. The cooler weather, fall colors, sweaters, flannel shirts, leggings and boots, Jordan's homemade potato soup, pumpkin pie, chili in the crockpot, candy apples, hot chocolate, hayrides, pumpkins and mums. Those are the things that make my Southern heart flutter. Decorating I love fall decor, but I … Continue reading October
This summer we took a family vacation to the Great Smoky Mountains. We stayed at Cherokee Lodge Condominiums in room 106. We arrived on June 11 and checked out on June 14. The room had 2 bedrooms, a kitchen, a large dining area, a living room, a patio, washer and dryer, 2 bathrooms, and a … Continue reading Family Vacation 2017
On May 28th our sweet girl, Klara, turns another year older. This year was the first year we have been on a strict budget because of only one income, but sometimes less is more. Location When planning an event, even when the budget is tight, there are a few things that you can plan for … Continue reading Peppa Pig Party
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