In The Perfect Summer, fatherless teenager Jake is happy living in Chicago, until his mother decides to uproot them to a small surfing town where her estranged father, Jake's grandfather, lives. The transition isn't easy for anyone and it seems everywhere he goes, Jake manages to make enemies, including the town bully, Tyler, who doesn't like the new interloper or his interest in young surfing prodigy, Kayla. Stuck in the beach town with no friends and no knowledge of surfing, Jake has … [Read more...]
Three Ways I Make My Life Sparkle
This shop has been compensated by #CollectiveBias, Inc. and its advertiser, #AddSparkle. All opinions are mine alone. Life is busy. I have a couple more days before I start 1st grade homeschool, my daughter started soccer this week, and I just signed up for a homeschool co-op. We will be having Friday school with a lot of other homeschool families in our county. We honestly can't wait. I don't mind being busy. But what happens is life starts flying by {and before you know it you have a … [Read more...]
My Christian Music Playlist
My kids both love music (as do I). We have a favorite Christian playlist right now that is fun to cook to, dance to, clean to, and exercise to. My Current Christian Playlist In our home we love to listen to Christian music. Upbeat music that gets you moving and singing at the top of your lungs. Here are 10 of my current favorites: Saltwater Heart - Switchfoot Build Your Kingdom Here - Rend Collective Hero - Skillet Fix My Eyes - for King and Country Forget and Not Slow Down - … [Read more...]
When Your Husband Gets a New Job (and he’s so much busier)
You know when you have two Bible studies to finish, three books started, an overflowing Netflix queue, ten days left of homeschool kindergarten, every intention of getting some kind of extra curricular activity scheduled for your child, and some very essential housecleaning to be done? {Don't even bring up blogging, which has now become a part time job.} Oh and those Amazon reviews that were due a month ago... Yep, that's what life is looking like right now. Can you relate? In June, I … [Read more...]
Why Journaling is Important for Your Faith
Do you journal? Sometimes I use a book to inspire journaling and other times I even use this blog to journal. I really love books like Break Out! Journal by Joel Osteen to help with the journaling process. With prompts at the end of each chapter, it allows my journaling to flow more easily. 12 Ways that Journaling is Important: helps you stay connected with God writing helps you come to terms with things struggles in your life increases your ability to focus on God and spiritual … [Read more...]
Now You See Me Book Review
Could you forgive a man responsible for killing your two grandsons? But not just your grandsons but 168 people in a terrible bombing? Learn about Kathy Sanders' experience of losing her grandsons in the Oklahoma City bombing. Go on a journey of forgiveness with her - you'll be amazed by the grace only God can give. About Now You See Me On April 19, 1995, Kathy Sanders' life was changed forever when a bomb exploded and destroyed the Alfred P. Murrah building in Oklahoma City, killing her two … [Read more...]
Passing Down the Importance of Faith and Sobriety
This post brought to you by New York Life. All opinions are 100% mine. The Keep Good Going Life Lessons New York Life has started the Keep Good Going campaign. These are little nuggets of wisdom and insight that are passed down in the family. Passing these things on, in big or small ways, is important for families and can positively shape lives. The My Grandfather video tells the story of a grandson connecting with his roots through his grandfather's influence. In what ways does your … [Read more...]
