Today I’m sitting in a cozy home as snowflakes swirl around outside my window. My coffee cup is full. My feet are tucked into a warm pair of slippers. And I have the joy and privilege of living out my calling to write and encourage other moms. I am blessed. But as I type these… View more
(This post is part of The Enemies of Grace series. Click here to learn more.) I tried to start this post with a story, friends. It’s what a good writer is supposed to do, after all. Throw out a catchy “hook” and reel everyone in with a comedic moment or a tear-jerking anecdote. But instead… View more
Today, I’ve got a sweet little craft that I’m excited to share because it’s a great project to do with older daughters, nieces, or any other special girl in your life. My daughter and I recently invited my nieces over for a crafting afternoon, and these boho dreamcatchers were the project of choice for this… View more
A new calendar has replaced the old on my wall, and the busy season of holiday plans and parties has finally dwindled. I don’t know about you, but I always breathe a little sigh of relief when the holidays are over and life returns to “normal!” One of the things I love about January is… View more
It was only a matter of time, friends. Given my life-long love of both reading and stitching, I’m actually surprised it’s taken me this long to come up with a craft project that puts them together! Lately, my daughter’s been showing more interest in sewing ventures, and I thought it’d be fun to encourage her… View more
(This post is part of The Enemies of Grace series. Click here to learn more.) Sitting behind the wheel of my car, I let out a frustrated sigh as I twisted the key into the ignition. Will I forever feel like a square peg in a round hole? I threw the question toward the overcast… View more
Here toward the end of December, I flutter about amidst presents, and cookies, and festive parties. Family traditions and Christmas twinkle lights bring a cheery glow to my heart. As precious and comforting as all these holiday celebrations may be, though, I don’t want to turn them into a substitute for what my soul most desperately… View more
Do you remember the sights and sounds that filled your childhood home at Christmastime? The feelings of anticipation that stirred in your little heart? When I think about Christmases past, I remember the familiar decorations that my mother placed around the house, impatient curiosity about the packages tucked under our tree, and wide-eyed wonder at… View more
I’ve got a fun Christmas freebie today, friends! Amidst the hurry and flurry of the holiday season, I thought you could use one less detail to worry about, so I’ve designed a set of free printable gift tags you can use. You know I can’t resist flowers. . . so I splashed them with a… View more
Well friends, it won’t be long now. In a few short weeks, I’ll haul the Christmas tree out of storage and huff and puff my way through pulling it upstairs to our living room. Next will follow the annual ritual of testing lights, muttering about their poor manufacturing quality as I attempt to replace burnt-out… View more
