Where do we go from here? Trying to make sense of Sandy Hook
You know what’s awesome? Having your 2 year old tell you he needs to potty…while you’re in the shower. All parents of toddlers know that when a potty-training child says pee-pee, you jump. Nothing like leaning over the toilet, helping … Continued
Facebook B.S.
Apparently it has been going around the blogosphere that if you want your blog’s Facebook page posts to be “promoted” to the tops of reader’s wall feed, the blogger can do so by paying for it. I don’t think so. … Continued
Scentsy Giveaway winner and continued 15% discount
Drum roll please…..the winner of the Scentsy Lemongrass Coconut trio giveaway is…. Kerry K! Kerry loves clean scents. Her Scentsy faves are Echo, My Dear Watson, and Jumpin Jelly Bean!! Jumpin Jelly Bean?! Never heard of it but I may … Continued
Advent: Hurry up and Wait
Anticipation. That is what comes to mind when I think about Advent. The excitement leading up the birth of our savior, counting down the days, singing songs of prophesies foretold and helping make Christmas miracles come true. Unchecked this anticipation … Continued
Soooooo easy DIY snow man wreath
My sweet friend who was due to have her baby in December (she had a precious baby boy, 8 lb 7 oz) found this snow man wreath on Pinterest a while ago. She didn’t want to do the spray painting … Continued
West Texas Engagement Party
The weekend after Thanksgiving Dear Husband and I loaded up the kids and headed to West Texas to visit my parents. That night we crashed an engagement party for a couple that we didn’t know. The groom’s grandmother is a … Continued
Virginia Green’s Chocolate Cake
I have been very blessed to have had two grandmothers that were both fabulous cooks. My maternal grandmother (MaMaw) was from Louisiana and made the best gumbo you have ever put into your mouth. It was so good that whenever … Continued
Elf on the Shelf Fail
On the eve of Advent our elf made his annual appearance. But not before I nearly broke my neck and cursed his name trying to get him out of his year long hiding spot. We have some pretty high shelves … Continued
Book Review – 7 by Jen Hatmaker
(left: me. Right: published author, big time blogger, paid speaker. I’m not jealous or anything) Several weeks ago I went to hear Jen Hatmaker (Christian author and blogger) speak. A friend of mine had told me about her book, 7, … Continued
Scentsy Giveaway!
Have you started your holiday shopping yet? I’m happy to say that my shopping for the boys almost complete. I’m not happy to say that I really don’t have anything for anybody else. I’m sure you’ve heard of Scentsy…that amazing … Continued