• A Lesson in Sour Grapes

    The morning of Bean’s birthday, we gave him is phone. He was ecstatic and super surprised because we told him he couldn’t get one until he started middle school in the fall. Needless…

  • Happy 11th Birthday, Bean!

    On Monday, this Bean right here… …turned 11 years old. So did Mr. Bear, by the way, who is still going strong at our house. 11 years old, my friends. You know what…

  • Good Clean Fun

    Today on the blog, I’m sharing all of my favorite magic potions I use when I’m getting ready. I don’t know about you, but the change of the seasons always makes me want…

  • 10/10 – Happy/Unhappy

    10 Things That Make Me Happy Right Now Celebrating the last days of school! I cannot wait for virtual school to be finished for the kids and working from home to be finished…

  • Chris’s Quarantine Mullet

    Actual conversation during Week 4 of Quarantine: “You need to quit being stubborn and let me cut your hair,” I said. “No way,” Chris protested. “You look like you’re wearing a fur coat…

  • How I Spend My Devotional Time

    Over the past few years, I’ve tried various types of morning devotionals. I’ve tried using a daily devotional, like Jesus Calling. I liked it, but it didn’t follow any kind of theme or…

  • 10/10

    10 Things I Miss During Quarantine Wandering around Target, Home Goods, and Michael’s for very non-essential items like throw pillows and washi tape. Getting Starbucks with Gracie and then going grocery shopping together…