Adoption Update: Starting Our Home Study!
I’ve had so many people asking over the past few weeks about the status of our adoption, and I feel like I’ve been saying the …
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A PSA about Minecraft and Internet Safety
Hey everyone! I don’t normally rant about stuff, but today, my news feed has been buzzing with shocked and horrified parents learning …
Halloween Costumes From Oriental Trading
This post was sponsored by Oriental Trading Company. I received products from them for my honest opinion. Visit their site to see the …
DIY Rey Costume
If you saw my post about the DIY BB-8 costume I made my daughter, you know we’re going with a Star Wars – Force Awakens theme …
My New Adventure at the Town Peddler
If you follow me on Instagram or Facebook, you’ve probably noticed all the nervous updates on my latest adventure. I signed a 6 month …
“Why are You Adopting?”
I thought I should write a little update on where we’re at with our adoption, and take a minute to answer some of the big questions …
Help! My Friend is a Blogger
I thought it might be beneficial to clear the air on a couple issues. Consider this a PSA to all my friends. An unfiltered, very real, …
5 Ways to Keep a Friendship Drama Free
It feels good to have old friends, there’s a certain comfort in it that I’ve only recently come to appreciate You see, I’ve …
Blogging with Purpose Part 4: Monetizing Your Blog
This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. Let’s talk: M O N E T I Z I N G AKA, making money and supplementing your …
Blogging with Purpose Part 3: Growing Your Blog
Now that you’ve STARTED A BLOG AND CREATED QUALITY CONTENT Let’s talk about GROWING YOUR BLOG! There is no magic formula or …
Blogging with Purpose (Part 2): Quality Content
This is PART 2 of a 4 part series I am doing on blogging basics. If you missed PART 1: HOW TO START A BLOG, be sure to check it out! Finding …
Blogging with Purpose Part 1: How to Start
Like many of the things I write about on my blog, this is a question I get asked about a lot. I thought I’d create a place to send my …
Breaking the Silence: Monica’s Story
I am unashamedly pro-life. I believe in the sanctity of human life, that all life is precious and should be protected. I believe that …
Our (Family Friendly) Healthy Living Lifestyle Change
I want to share with you how my husband and I lost a combined total of 80 pounds in 6 months and the small changes we have made as a family …
Something’s Gotta Give
To every woman that feels pressured and anxious, instead of excited and inspired while perusing through the images on pinterest. To the …
The Bathroom Hacks That Saved My Sanity
Alright friends. I just can’t keep this valuable information to myself any longer. There comes a point when you’ve got to do the …
Gold Foil “Live with Purpose” Shirts
I’m so excited about our new, Gold Foil v-neck tees! AND because so many of you asked… we have kid sizes too!!! Support a great …
When Change is Good
I LOVE change. Seriously, love it! Changing my hairstyle, a new color of paint on the wall, fresh sheets on a bed, rearranging the …
Glasses for the Manly Man
Sponsored post: I received a pair of glasses from Firmoo in exchange for my honest opinion. I was contacted by the good people of Firmoo to …
Effortless Curls AKA the “Friar Tuck”
Girls, I want to share with you a game changer. Effortless curls! OK, in all fairness… they’re not really …
On Being Outdoors & Learning to Slow Down
We are an outdoors-at-all times kind of family: hikes at our local metro park, dinner on the patio every evening possible, walks around our …
Avoiding hesitant hospitality by simply loving people.
Hesitant hospitality. Have you been there? You have every good intention and desire to swing wide the doors of your home and let the masses …
The Shop is Open!
Happy September! As promised, I’m reopening the shop on the first day of September. Many sizes and colors have limited quantities and …
What Must You Do Today?
In my life, playdates are fairly synonymous with, “An hour of life when mama will try to connect with a friend in short bursts of …