It’s cabin fever time of year. These last few weeks of winter seem to linger, keeping everyone cooped up inside, avoiding the cold air and the muddy, slushy mess that’s left behind by melting snow. It’s been a while since I’ve had young children to care for. But when I saw the weary sigh of… View more
what great mind decided to place a fluffy, white turtle in the brilliant sky today? (a playful smile dancing on his cloudy lips) oh, that my heart might float up there beside him, what delightful shapes might it take if I could surrender all that it holds to the gentle currents of the Wind?
It’s time for another free printable, don’t you think? This time I’m sharing some pretty bookmarks, just in time for chilly fall evenings spent cozying up and reading good books. Hopefully, their purple floral design (borrowed from my personal favorite journal from More Like Grace’s collection) will bring a bit of summer into the wintry… View more
I’m excited to introduce a brand new edition of the nature scripture scavenger hunt for you and your family to enjoy together! Spring’s been acting like a weekend teenager here in Michigan this year: It seems she wants to sleep in a little bit this year! We’ve endured some late-season snow and send unseasonably cool… View more
A fresh spring day shines outside my window as I’m sitting down to type this post. Birds chirp sweet little songs. The sun rests warm fingers on my shoulder. Tree branches wave hello in the breeze, showing off the hundreds of bright green buds waiting to burst into leaf. Nature’s reminding me of new beginnings… View more
With Valentine’s right around the corner, I thought it’d be fun to share a little “love gift” with these brand-new printable Scripture Cards! I put these fun little designs together when our church youth director asked me if I could create some cards to tuck into little Valentines’ gifts for the teens in our youth… View more
*Download the Free Printable 2021 Calendar by clicking the blue button at the end of this post.* Whew. It’s been awhile, friends. Like everyone else on the planet, my life’s gone topsy-turvy this year dealing with the physical and emotional realities of the COVID-19 pandemic. Add to that the weight of political divisions and racial… View more
What’s your “new normal” looking like these days? It’s a phrase I’ve been hearing a lot lately as stay-at-home restrictions have gradually lifted and we’re figuring out how to live amidst a pandemic. For me, nothing has felt very normal for three months now. That structured, daily schedule I used to enjoy has tumbled into… View more
(This post was originally published on March 27, 2018. In light of the recent deaths of Ahmaud Arbery and George Floyd, I decided to highlight this post once again by republishing. I believe it’s just as timely for today.) Anyone with an ear toward current events can feel it—race concerns are still raw and… View more
Oh me, oh my. Where did the month of May go? Somehow, despite the fact that life in quarantine has slowed our family’s social life to a halt, time still seems to be running at a sprint! I’ve found myself with plenty of “at-home” activities keeping me busy–things like sewing face masks or teaching grammar… View more
