Favorite Finds from January 2023
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Sharing my favorite Amazon finds for women, kids, and our home that we picked up this month!
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Teaching My Toddler What It Means to Be Brave
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It's never too early to start teaching important life lessons. This week I had the chance to help my toddler learn the meaning of bravery through a very unexpected and crazy adventure for our family after finding a bat in our house.
Read More14 Thoughtful Questions to Ask Your Partner on Valentine's Day
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Searching for the perfect way to show your partner how much you care this Valentine's Day? Get inspired with these unique, yet meaningful questions to ask your spouse or significant other!
Read MoreValentine's Day Books for Kids
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Looking for the perfect Valentine's Day book for your little ones? Here are some of the best books to add a bit of warmth and sweetness to this special day. From charming stories of love and friendship to fun counting books, there's something sure to make your little one smile.
Read MoreLoveable Valentine's Day Outfit Ideas for Your Little Ones
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I’ve already been browsing for cute shirts for the kids this year - so many stores are already “sold out” of a lot of their Valentine’s Day designs (I’m looking at you, Old Navy!), even though Valentine’s is still a month away. It’s crazy. But I put together a round-up of adorable Valentine’s Day outfits for little kids (babies and toddlers) that are still in stock in multiple sizes and that I think are just the cutest styles. I hope you find something you like!
Read MoreMy Favorite Amazon Finds from 2022
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Sharing my favorite Amazon finds for women, kids, and our home that we picked up in 2022!
Read MoreOur Christmas Card for 2022 (plus a minted discount code!)
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I have always loved receiving Christmas Cards! I love hanging them somewhere special in the house so that I can see the faces of friends and family and can intentionally pray over them. Over the years, I have used several different services for creating and sending out Christmas Cards, but my absolute favorite to use is Minted! And this year I have a special discount code for you!
Read MoreFrom Toys to Keepsakes: Unique Gift Ideas for Baby's First Year
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These gifts were selected for babies from the ages of newborn to 12-18 months old. Mostly these are ideas for babies under the age of one, but some toys are for up to 18+ months, so I’m leaving them on the list in case you’re shopping for a baby that will “grow into” that toy or item over the following year! I hope this list gives you some great ideas for the babies on your list this year!
Read MoreCyber Weekend Sales for 2022
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I’ve rounded up all of the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals for 2022 from some of my favorite stores! I went with stores where I shop frequently, are most popular for great deals for Black Friday and Cyber Monday, or are somewhat local to where I live and would most likely shop!
Read MoreThanksgiving Playlist
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I’m sharing my Thanksgiving Playlist that I made several years ago in hopes that it can be an encouragement to you at this time of year… not just on Thanksgiving but on any day that you need some reminders of things you are thankful for or the blessings that you have.
Read MoreGift Ideas for Everyone on Your List in 2022
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It’s that time of year… time to start thinking about and planning for the 2022 Christmas holidays! It was my great joy to put together these gift idea lists to help you to shop for everyone on your list this Christmas season!
Read MoreThe Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Perfect Gifts for Little Kids
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Since I’m right in the midst of parenting a toddler that is nearing the preschooler stage, these gift ideas are my whole world! These gifts were selected for toddlers and preschoolers from the ages of 1 to 5 years old. I hope this list gives you some great ideas for your little ones this year!I’ve rounded up over 90+ gift ideas for toddlers with a variety of types of accessories, books, games, arts & crafts, clothing, and more!
Read MoreFrom Classic to Unique: The Best Gift Ideas for Men of All Ages
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I’ve curated a list of unique and thoughtful Christmas gift ideas that any man will appreciate. From practical gadgets to stylish accessories, I’ve got you covered. Whether he's a tech enthusiast, a sports lover, or a fashion-forward gentleman, these gift ideas cater to a variety of interests and budgets. Get ready to surprise him with a present he'll love this holiday season.
Read MoreA Construction Themed Birthday for our Three-Year-Old
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I’m no Pinterest-mom, I promise. But I really wanted to make my son’s birthday party extra special for turning 3! Yesterday we threw a construction-themed birthday party for our now three-year-old, and I managed to take the dessert table and party decorations to the next level with just a few simple items!
Read MoreThoughtful Gift Ideas for Your Best Friend
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Best friends, besties, soul sisters… no matter what you call them, they are some of the most important people in your life! I love my besties and often call them my soul sisters - they were my inspiration for this gift guide roundup of thoughtful and unique gift ideas that you actually want to give to your best friends.
Read MoreThe Best Food & Drink Advent Calendars for 2024
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I love having Advent Calendars around and while the true purpose of advent calendars is to prepare our hearts for the true meaning of Christmas, I think that other advent calendars can add a level of fun or excitement to the season. I’ve rounded up some of the best food and drink advent calendars that I could find for this year!
Read MoreA Life Update from October 2022 - Week 4
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It's Eric's birthday today! If you see him this week, make sure to wish him a happy birthday in person, or drop him a note or message online or by text! We've been busy this weekend enjoying some trick-or-treat events for Oliver and spending some time outdoors in the beautiful fall weather before it gets too cold again.
Read MoreA Life Update from October 2022 - Week 2
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We’ve had a busy week filled with some great family moments, but we also have been dealing with some sick kiddos who are fighting colds and having difficulty sleeping at night! This means that Eric and I have also been having difficulty sleeping at night. This past week was also Amazon Prime Early Access Deals and Walmart Deal Days, which are like early Black Friday deals, which kept me busy browsing through sales to share with you all! This weekend is also the fall “retreat” for Eric and his student ministry, which is a one-day extended night for youth group that they are calling a Fall Focus Night to look ahead at their ministry year.
Read MoreThe BEST Baked Oatmeal Recipe
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We absolutely LOVE baked oatmeal in this house. After my second baby was born, a friend made us dinner and also offered to bring some baked oatmeal for breakfast the next day. When I tell you that this was the BEST baked oatmeal that I’ve ever had… 🤤
Read MoreA Weekly Update from September 2022
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Lots has been happening over the past year, and I’m going to attempt to try and keep you all updated more regularly through these blog posts. We’ve had a lot happening just this past week, from getting plugged in with a women’s Bible Study for the fall, reconnecting with our community group, Ainsley reaching 6 months, and celebrating our 6-year anniversary! Keep reading to see everything that we did this past week or tap any of the links below to jump to a section.
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