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 …
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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, …
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 …
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 …