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Tips for Traveling with Kids
We do not travel too much due to budget constraints but lately we have done a lot more traveling via car. With 3 kids in tow, this takes some planning and some really great packing skills 🙂 Here are some tips on how to survive family road trips: 1. Pack in...
Quiet Time for Busy Moms
I used to hate the phrase “this is just a season”. I felt that it was an excuse for not doing certain things. I believe there is season for a lot of things but I do not believe that there is a season when you can’t spend time with God. Are there some seasons where...
It’s All About Perspective
So, I have this coffee cup that I got when I was at a conference with Andy Stanley that looks like this: It is a great reminder to me that when I am feeling discontent, it is honestly because I have stopped being grateful. God has taught me a lot about this in the...
Ideal Morning Routine
For several years, I have been the crazy person that works several jobs, takes care of most things around our house, and the mother of my crazy, I mean awesome, children. It’s not that I like to be busy, it truly is how I am wired. God has given me the blessing (I...
More Freezer Meals
It is that time again when I do my once a month cooking. But as I was talking to my husband, I realized that this is really my "once every 3 months cooking”. So, for roughly $200 I am able to fix my main dishes for meals for 3 months! I am also making sandwiches...
Prayer Journal
Several years ago, I was frustrated because I could never remember where I wrote down last Sunday’s sermon notes, prayer requests from community group, etc. I am pretty organized with most of my life, but I never thought about organizing my prayer life. So, like...
No More Planners
So…for those of you that know me, this news might come as a shock to you: I am no longer using a planner. There. I said it out loud. It is scary and freeing all at the same time. For as long as I can remember, I have used planners. I have tried every planner under...
How to Save Money This Christmas
Every year, Christmas comes and goes. For years, it always left us with a credit card bill to pay in January. But we have learned a few things over the years which now allows us to not have unexpected bills come January!! It just takes a little time to plan ahead:...
Favorite Freezer Meals – Part 2
A few weeks ago, I spent a Saturday morning preparing meals for the next few months. I wanted to share with you what all I was able to make for right under $150. I also made 4 of the Garlic Cheddar Chicken which I gave the recipe HERE. I made these recipes along...
For Everything There is a Season
Currently my husband works a crazy job with weird and changing hours. I work a full time job as well as do some work on the side for one of my favorite non-profits. We just recently moved into the Fixer Upper that is somewhat fixed. We have a seven year old and 2...
Favorite Freezer Meals
My favorite cookbook right now is this one: You can find it here on Amazon. It is totally worth buying!! During the last time that I cooked, I did the following recipes: Quick and Easy Chinese Chicken (x2) Garlic Cheddar Chicken (x5) Creamy Slow Cooker Chicken (x4)...
God’s Plan is Bigger – Part 6
Today was the day we had been waiting for. Today was coming early than we had all planned but today was the day Will would be born. I wish I could say that I woke up super excited and happy. Instead I woke up consumed with worry and fear. I immediately started...