A couple months back, I was approached by Ambassador International to be a part of a book review tour they were launching for Chimene Shipley Dupler’s The High Calling of Motherhood. Being a busy blogger and book author myself, I’m not exactly in the business of reviewing books, but the title jumped out at me […]
Picket Fence: One of the Best Baby Stores in Pittsburgh {$50 Gift Card GIVEAWAY}
This giveaway is in partnership with Nakturnal, and includes a prize of a gift card for $50 to Picket Fence. I have received compensation for this post, but all opinions are my own. The Picket Fence is a small boutique and one of the cutest little baby stores in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. From colorful housewares to one-of-a-kind […]
I Trust You, Jesus, and My Hope is in You
I’ve been going through a rough patch lately. I felt a call and answered it, putting myself out there, expecting rave reviews and open doors. But instead I was met only with silence. And waiting. And ultimately, self-doubt and defeat. It’s easy to glance over the fence and long for the yard next door, but […]
5 Things to Do After a Postive Pregnancy Test
Those first exhilarating feelings after seeing a positive pregnancy test stay with us for the rest of our lives. Whether they spark from fear, anxiety, excitement, worry, or relief, these feelings are very real. Here are 5 things you should do immediately after finding out you are pregnant: Tell Someone. Whether this was a wanted […]
Give Yourself the Gift of Memories in 2017 – Heartland Box Review
This post is a review of Heartland Box. I received a free, Moments Box in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own. Christmas may be over, but it’s not too late to get yourself what you’ve always wanted: a chance to preserve old memories before they are outdated and lost forever. With four […]
DVD GIVEAWAY: To Joey, With Love
I remember the first time I heard one of Joey+Rory songs on the radio. Yes (cringe) I am a country music fan. No judgement, please. “That’s Important to Me” was probably one of my favorite songs to listen to as I worked my own, small backyard garden. I don’t usually keep up on celebrity gossip […]
The Excuses We Make NOT to Play with Our Kids
When I had our first baby, I was enthralled with motherhood. I could sit and stare for days at my newborn, relishing the hours with her in stay-at-home-mommy bliss. When she began to coo, crawl, and toddle I wanted nothing more than to be with her on the floor, making faces, playing with toys or […]
8 Parenting Hacks From Large Families That ALL Parents Can Use
I wouldn’t consider myself a ‘mom of many,’ but just a few years ago my three kids were all home and I had to keep them busy and alive from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. I can scarcely remember those days, and honesty I’m not exactly sure how I did it. Even today with two of […]
The Beautiful and Healing Properties of Baltic Amber – Bambeado Review
This post is a review of Bambeado Baby & Children’s Natural Amber. I received a free, amber bracelet in exchange for my honest review. All research and opinions are my own. My babies are 8, 6, and 4. We’ve breastfed, co-slept, used cloth diapers, homeschooled, practiced attachment parenting and almost every other parenting trend our generation […]
The Week The Blog Stood Still…Summer Edition
It’s been a fantastic summer. And I’m not just talking about all the fun things my kids have done like summer camp, art camp, soccer camps, or family vacation trips out of town. The summer has also been FANTASTIC on the blog! I’ve had guest posts, stories and original content scheduled every week for months… […]