Now that I’ve turned the calendar to December and we have snow on the ground, I’m ready to celebrate the Christmas season! One Christmas tradition our family enjoys is cozying up in blankets and watching a Christmas movie together. We are very fortunate to have a library that has a lot of Christmas movies but […]
Decluttering In December: Our Emotions, Homes, & Calendars!
What would happen if the holidays were free of physical and emotional clutter. How would it feel to have a joy-filled December? What would it be like to focus on what this season is all about, the birth of Jesus? Tomorrow marks the beginning of December. I always have mixed feelings about December. I love […]
Creating Family Thanksgiving Traditions
This year we are creating family Thanksgiving traditions. We have chosen 4 new traditions (you can read about them here)! Having family traditions is like planting a garden. You have to intentionally care for that garden and if you don’t keep repeating the tradition from year to year it will die just like the garden […]
5 Ways To Save On Holiday Shopping
November and December can be very stressful when you are struggling with finances! When you aren’t sure how you’re going to afford the gifts, baking supplies and travel expenses, it’s important to remember this: Christmas is about the birth of our Saviour. It’s about giving (and there are many ways to give without spending a […]
10 Things I’m Thankful For in 2015 & Women With Intention Wednesdays #45
November is the month of thankfulness. I have been feeling extra blessed and thankful lately so I thought it’s only appropriate to list 10 things I’m thankful for in 2015! 1. My Faith. I am so grateful and humbled to be loved by a gracious God. 2. My husband. My husband is amazing. 3. My […]
The Ultimate Gift List For Teen And Tween Boys
Shopping for teen and tween boys can be hard! Luckily a few of my friends have tween and teen boys so they helped me come up with the ultimate gift list for teen and tween boys! (**The links below are my referral links. If you make purchase, I may receive a small commission that I use to […]
New From It Works! Essential Oils & Holiday Sets
As I announced earlier this week, I have recently started my journey as a Money Making Mom as an It Works! Independent Distributor. I picked a great week to announce my new adventure! Earlier this week, great two holiday gift sets were unveiled! (**The links below are my referral links. If you make purchase, I may receive a small […]
The Ultimate Gift List For Teen And Tween Girls
Teen and tween girls can be tricky to buy for. (I know I have one!) I’ve been doing a lot of online searching and asking a lot of questions to my daughter and her friends and came up with this ultimate gift list for teen and tween girls! (**The links below are my referral links. If […]
5 Ways I’m Inspired By The Amish Way Of Life
Do you ever wish life would be simpler, slow down, that you had more money or that you had deeper relationships? I do! Most of us live a rushed life, whether it’s rushing to work, to a kid’s practice after school, or home to try to make a home-cooked meal. We are always on the […]
Meal Plan Monday
Why do you make a meal plan? After way too many nights of not having a plan and running 15 miles into town for unhealthy, expensive take out, I got tired of bad food and being fast food poor. 5:15 P.M. to 6:15 P.M. is known as the witching hour at my house. It never […]