This past week, Nate and I have been home with Covid. Thankfully, our cases were the same as a bad cold, but it definitely wasn't a fun week. Parenting is hard. Parenting, working full-time in a school, with a spouse that travels for work, during a pandemic is hard stuff. I can easily find myself going down the rabbit hole of "Woe is me" and forgetting the blessings promised to me in the scriptures. I also can easily forget how God has led so many times in the past and brought me through many … [Read more...]
Teacher Appreciation Letter Template and Gift Tag
In this pandemic, more than ever before, I am thankful for great teachers for our kids. Our two kids are in a small private school with teachers that love them. We are truly blessed. Teaching creates all other professions. ~ Author Unknown I have an easy-to-print Teacher Appreciation letter and gift tag for you today. It's a simple fill-in-the-blank style letter that you can give to your child's teacher with a teacher gift they'd appreciate. Teacher Appreciation Letter Template … [Read more...]
How to Self Love: A 30 Day Self-Love Challenge
What is Self-Love? When I was younger I don't remember the term "self-love" do you? I do remember self-esteem and self-worth, but the idea of loving oneself seemed foreign at a younger age. Do you love yourself? Merriam Webster says that self-love is: an appreciation of one's own worth or virtueproper regard for and attention to one's own happiness or well-being Ephesians 5:29 says, "For no one ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it, just as Christ does the … [Read more...]
Teen Easter Basket Ideas
Isabella is already 14 and still absolutely loves getting a great Easter Basket. Her gift preferences might have changed over the years, but she's still pretty easy to please with Easter gifts. I'd love to know what you're giving your teens for Easter. Leave me a comment below with ideas. As I scour the internet for ideas for teen Easter basket ideas, I wanted to share some of my favorite ideas. Teen Easter Basket Themes: Instead of a traditional basket, you can get creative with your … [Read more...]
Neighborliness: Love Like Jesus
This is a sponsored post. All opinions are mine alone. In June of 2020, our family started attending a new church. Yes, right at the beginning of the pandemic and lockdowns. Our new church committed to three important things: children's ministry, meaningful worship, and prayer. This small church of 25 attendees has grown over the last two years, greatly. I truly believe it has everything to do with prayer and focused outreach to our community. Our mission statement is: Love God. Love … [Read more...]
Create Your Garden of Eden (Personal Development from Genesis)
This is a sponsored post. All opinions are mine alone. I was given a copy of this book for my review. This month I was sent a great little book that offers strategic planning and personal development straight from the book of Genesis. Create Your Garden of Eden by Elizabeth Mannette is a short book that is packed with great ways to change your world. And change it in as little as 7 days! It's easy to just go through the motions of life without truly living out your God-given purpose. … [Read more...]
Who are You Following? An Important Social Media Book and Journal
This is a sponsored post. All opinions are mine alone. You know I am on social media. I use it to stay connected with friends but I also use it to promote this blog and social media channels. It's been useful for me. But, did you know, I haven't allowed my 14-year-old to have any social media accounts. I've read the reports, I know what social media is doing to our mental health, especially our children. It's such a difficult, multi-layered decision for every family. But, for now, we are … [Read more...]
