Everyone gets stressed. My biggest stressors are also my biggest joys. My kids. It’s no secret that my kids are terrible sleepers. And now that they’re active toddlers and preschoolers and they STILL don’t sleep, this mama finds herself pretty wired at the end of the day. It still boggles my mind that despite the […]
Activity for the Jesus Storybook Bible: Leah and Rachel, Beauty on the Inside
This is a guest post written by Vanessa Baker. It’s part of the ongoing series of activities for EACH chapter of the Jesus Storybook Bible. This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. Please read my full disclosure policy here. In the Jesus Storybook Bible, the author covers the lives of Jacob, Rachel, and Leah. […]
Activity for the Jesus Storybook Bible: God’s Incredible Promise to Abraham
We are absolutely loving our series of Bible activities that coincide with each chapter of the Jesus Storybook Bible. Today, our activity covers God’s “impossible” promise to Abraham. We made a fantastic object lesson/art project to illustrate just how lavishly God was going to bless Abraham. This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. Read […]
The “Jesus Storybook Bible” Hands-On Activities and Crafts
Inside you’ll find: Over 40 crafts, activities and object lessons that go with each of the chapters of the popular Jesus Storybook Bible. Reading the same book over and over is a common practice for young children. Sometimes those books make parents want to pull their hair out, but other stories grip the hearts of […]
Activity for the Jesus Storybook Bible: The Story and the Song Introduction
(This post is part of a 44 part blog hop that creates an interactive activity for EVERY story in the Jesus Storybook Bible. Hop on over to the landing page to check them all out!) This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. Read my full disclosure policy here. The first first chapter of […]
My Mommy Resume
I’ve been a stay at home mom for a couple years now. Occasionally it crosses my mind what it would take to bust back into the career world. I worry about how my days in the toddler trenches will be viewed by professional folk. What are my qualifications? What skills have I been developing? Well […]
My Secret to Being a Good Mom
This is probably the most laughable title I have ever given to a post. You see, I’m not really a good mom. I have many fatal flaws, and have only survived because of someone else’s ultimate sacrifice. But I realize that this blog may give the impression that I’m rockin’ this motherhood thing. I’m not. […]
An Ode to Married Life
So this post will plant me firmly in the “old fuddy duddy” category. My husband and I just had an anniversary so I’m in reflection mode. I keep thinking about how our love has changed over the years. I think if dating-me saw married-me, she’d be appalled. I put make-up on once a week. I […]
How to Hit the Ground Running With A New Baby
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Walmart. All opinions are 100% mine. Having a baby is one of those defining moments in life. Becoming a parent is a million emotions rolled into one. Joy and terror. Love and exhaustion. The transition is often times rocky and full of unknowns. As […]
Why I’m Glad I got Post Partum Depression a Second Time
Usually, people joyfully anticipate the birth of their children. But not me. This was not my first rodeo. My first child had rocked my world. (You NEED to read that story first so that this part two will have more weight to it. But since I know some of you are rebels, let […]