Summer Capsule Wardrobes (for children)
Sometimes I daydream about living a minimalist lifestyle. Fewer things, less clutter, less to worry about, right? This is not always true, because even (especially) non-material things can create “clutter”…
Cooking At Home: Family Pizza Night
When I was growing up, my family established Friday evenings as our Pizza & Movie night at home. Habits of our youth easily carry over when we begin determining traditions…
Christmas 2021 Recap: Fav Gifts
The older I get, the more I find useful gifts the most enjoyable. As the Old Masters of generations past have long since discovered, the combination of form and function…
2022 Word of the Year
Here we are again, almost inexplicably, at the beginning of another year. It’s the expected and routine, yet a miracle in itself. Our long-established 12-month calendar begins anew, resets at…
A Helpful Reminder
“And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” Colossians 3:17 From…
Life Lately: August 2021
It’s been a busy summer. And now, here we are at the end of it, starting a new school year. I’m trying to collect my thoughts and remember all that…
Resale Rewards
I love shopping resale. Actually, I love shopping in general, but there are a few reasons that shopping in resale stores can be particularly rewarding. I am of the breed…
Word of the Year 2021
Hello again! Welcome to a new year… Since I’m basically a bi-annual blogger these days (oops), I figure the New Year is a fitting time to hop back in for…
She Knows Her Worth
Do you ever start to feel completely crushed by all of your responsibilities? Overwhelmed by the never-ending list of to-dos and repetitive tasks that are necessary to keep a household…
Mother’s Day Gifts (to myself)
Mother’s Day is right around the corner, so I wanted to do a post about the things that have been boosting me lately in my motherhood journey. These are gifts…