As with all of our children, it took a little extra time to decide upon Maeve’s name. I guess that’s what happens when you have two opinionated people trying to agree on a title someone will be saddled with for the majority of their life. Admittedly, all of their names…
Motherhood
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Maeve’s Birth Story
There’s nothing quite like childbirth to remind us of God’s sovereignty and providence. With each of my children, the days leading up to their births have been uncertain. We spend so much time trying to be in control of things, but birth is one of the many things in life…
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Currently: November 2019
It’s been almost half a year since my last ‘Currently’ post but the hiatus was somewhat justified. Our summer was busy with travel and seasonal activities, and in July we found out that McCarthy baby #4 was on the way! The weeks that ensued were a blur of nausea and…
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10 Days in a Carry-On
Our trip to Las Vegas and Atlanta is about two weeks away, and I’m starting to think through the most efficient way to pack for 10+ days of travel that includes a variety of events and dressing styles (from travel days to wedding receptions)! Building digital capsule wardrobes is a…
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Natural Mama Favorite Mother’s Day Gifts for under $50
Every once in a while, it’s nice to be treated. And for hardworking mamas, that doesn’t necessarily mean a full day at the spa with costly treatments or even a fancy dinner out (although those things are great, too!). For this mama, some of my favorite gifts are the small…
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The Season for Slowing Down
Reagan is my second “holiday baby” (born during the season of Thanksgiving and Christmas) and there really isn’t a better time of year to have a newborn. Work and school schedules tend to be winding down as the year comes to a close, family and friends are gathering near, and…