You are my hiding place and my shield —in Your word I hope. Psalms 119:114 TLVGood morning, ladies. Happy Friday! The weekend is almost here, and I'm beyond happy to have my husband home for a few days again.I wanted to pop in today and share a bit of encouragement with you. We serve a … Continue reading You are My Hiding Place
Month: October 2020
I’m Thankful for My Husband
Good afternoon, ladies. As always, it has been busy around here. The past few days I've spent all of my free time working on a new website for my handmade outfits. Right now I just sell on Etsy, and I want to expand to my own site once again. A hacker from Europe wiped out … Continue reading I’m Thankful for My Husband
Life in Our Home || October 2020 + Simply Earth Essential Oil Code
Ladies, life is good! It's October, my favorite month of all. We've been staying at home a lot, and I've really been enjoying it! (Pretty fall leaves near our driveway. I push my little guy in his stroller almost daily.) Life has been bustling around here. Home renovation projects are in full force. Most recently, … Continue reading Life in Our Home || October 2020 + Simply Earth Essential Oil Code
The Beauty of Living Slowly
Slow living used to be such a foreign concept to me. As most moms are, I was busy. We added another child to our home every two or three years, and my days were full. But as time passed by, I started to feel like something was missing. Sure, I spent time with my husband … Continue reading The Beauty of Living Slowly
Enjoying Our Renovation Journey
Looking out the window, I see a small open field. A downed tree juts into the grass, sticking out of the wood line like a sore thumb. One more thing to clean up, but thankfully our children enjoy playing on it's branches. Near the back of the open expanse, I spot the few trees we … Continue reading Enjoying Our Renovation Journey
Cheap (or Free) Harvest Activities for Your Family to Enjoy
Fall is my favorite season by far. Cool, crisp air. Warm, cozy sweaters. Gorgeous leaves. Ah, it doesn't get much better than this! During our journey out of consumer debt I needed to get...well, creative, when it came to our family activities. And boy, did I ever still want to celebrate fall, despite our small … Continue reading Cheap (or Free) Harvest Activities for Your Family to Enjoy
Dedicating Our Days to God
The fan air feels cold on my cheek as a tiny foot jabs into my side. I hold Moses close while reaching for my phone. 6:58. Ah, how can it be morning already? I'm tired after a restless night with a little one who still doesn't care to sleep all the way through.I stretch, and … Continue reading Dedicating Our Days to God
Our Journey towards a Simpler Life || Part 4
Read Part 1 of our story here.Read Part 2 of our story here.Read Part 3 of our story here.When we settled into our little cabin, I felt peace. I fell into full nesting mode, and prepared for our ninth blessing to be born. I also grieved our firstborn going away to college. I'm sure some … Continue reading Our Journey towards a Simpler Life || Part 4
We are Sojourners
Scrolling through my YouVersion app, my eyes fell on these verses this evening. They encouraged me, and I hope they encourage you, too. If you call on Him as Father—the One who judges impartially according to each one’s deeds—then live out the time of sojourning in reverent fear. You know that you were redeemed from … Continue reading We are Sojourners
Our Journey towards a Simpler Life || Part 3
Read the first part of our story here. Read the second part of our story here. The day dawned early. I crawled out of bed at my mother in law's home, my pregnant body still sore from the long ride to Georgia the day before. But goodness, was I ever hopeful. We were going to … Continue reading Our Journey towards a Simpler Life || Part 3
Ways to Simplify Your Morning Routine
As a mom of nine children, I want my mornings to be simple. But oftentimes they are not. Surprise, surprise! Over the years, I've discovered a few tricks to simplify our routine. Oftentimes, my plans don't go as I'd like them to, and that's alright! There is always tomorrow, and I try to remember that … Continue reading Ways to Simplify Your Morning Routine
Our Journey towards a Simpler Life || Part 2
Read the first part of our story here.When we moved to South Carolina, I was scared and nervous. Yet, I was clinging to the hope that God had brought us to it, and He would bring us through it!I encountered culture shock when we moved. While in Georgia, we had really cut down on our … Continue reading Our Journey towards a Simpler Life || Part 2
Our Journey towards a Simpler Life || Part 1
Simple living. Back in 2012, this concept wasn't even on my radar. Now, this is the type of lifestyle I want most of all. I'd love to take some time to share our story with you. I like to hear about the journeys other families have embarked on, and so I thought y'all might care … Continue reading Our Journey towards a Simpler Life || Part 1
I Want to Walk in His Will
Yesterday was spent cooking, cleaning, and running errands. I hurried through Tractor Supply, picking up feed, pine shavings, and the cutest "Scramble on Inn" sign for our chicken coop. I raced through Walmart, while grabbing something I needed for my Etsy shop and colored pencils for my son. I transplanted a fig tree, a blackberry … Continue reading I Want to Walk in His Will
