Microblading One Year Later
Microblading Update Now that it has officially been a year since I had my eyebrows microbladed, I wanted to give you a quick update! Having …
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The Nutcracker and the Four Realms Coloring Pages
The Nutcracker Ballet The Nutcracker Ballet has always been one of my favorite Christmas traditions. I remember seeing my cousin perform in …
SOLO Coloring and Activity Pages
Solo Available on Digital and DVD Solo: A Star Wars Story is available in Digital format on September 14 and DVD or Blu Ray on September 25! …
Movie Trailer for Captain Marvel
Captain Marvel coming in March 2019 Have you seen the new movie trailer for Captain Marvel? What did you think? I’m sure we’ll …
Mermaid Hair Extensions DIY
Box Braids with Hair Extensions As a white adoptive momma, caring for a beautiful little girl with curly black hair, I have made it a …
Happy 1st Birthday to Asher!
Our Adoption Story Wow! Has it really been a whole year? Last year on this day, we were eagerly awaiting news of the safe delivery of our …
Friday Favorites
Here’s a quick little rundown on some of our family’s current obsessions! Listening to The Greatest Showman Soundtrack: …
Breathing Room for the Soul
…He’s solid rock under my feet, breathing room for my soul… Psalm 62:1-2 (MSG) We may live in a culture that glorifies busy, but …
Looking Back on 2017
I started thinking back on all the things I want to remember from this past year and I came up with a mixed bag of happiness and pain 2017, …
Baby Basics: Gear for the 4th Child!
If there is anything I’ve learned after having 4 kids, it’s that you don’t need HALF the junk you thought you needed …
My Microblading Experience
This article was originally posted in 2017 when I had my eyebrows microbladed for the first time – I have updated it to reflect my …
Mifold: “Grab and Go” Car Seat Review
We were given a mifold car seat to test and review! This post may contain affiliate links and all opinions expressed are totally mine. At …
Forever and Always
Our family is so excited to announce that Asher James Lemp is officially ours, forever and always! <Insert HUGE sigh of relief> …
Meet Asher
Meet Asher James Born July 3rd weighing just 5lbs 4oz. Life has been a whirlwind for our family, these past few months. We found out just a …
Adoption Update: We’ve Been Matched!!
It is with shaky hands and an anxious heart that I type these words. So much has happened in the past week, I’ve been waiting for the …
Shimmertail Mermaid Swim Tail Review
What little girl hasn’t dreamed of becoming a mermaid?? I know I did as a child, but the closest I ever got was to cross my ankles to …
Life Lately
I’ve sat down to write this post many times, and truly didn’t know where to begin. I’ve wanted to update everyone on where …
The Secret to Heatless Curls
This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. Hello, dear friends! If you are a new follower, you may have missed the video …
Our Adoption Profile Book and Video
Hey everyone! I wanted to share today how excited I am to finally have our adoption profile books, video and web profile completed! In case …
What to Expect During an Adoption Home Study
The Adoption Home Study By the time our actual home study phase started, we had already submitted the preliminary application and gone …
Is it Wrong to Fundraise for an Adoption?
Is it wrong to ask for money to fund an adoption? Many of you are shaking your heads in agreement. Others will wholeheartedly disagree. Many …
Adoption Update: Counting the Cost
Hey, friends! I wanted to write a different kind of post today. I’ve shared in the past about our heart’s desire to adopt, the …
Update: Sales at the Town Peddler
Hey everyone! I wanted to write a little about my experience so far at the Town Peddler – Craft and Antique Mall in Livonia. I stepped …
Gift Guides for the DIYer
Hey, friends! I’ve put together a fun series of holiday gift guides and today I’m sharing some of my all-time favorite tools, …