Faith | Family | Holidays | Uncategorized
Why We Won’t be Giving Our Kids an Easter Basket
This post originally appeared on March 29, 2013. I originally began this post as a compilation of ideas for candy-alternative…
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Birthday Reflections – A Mother’s Thoughts on the First Six Years
Our firstborn recently turned six, and I find myself wondering how the time has passed so quickly. Six years old…
A Free Printable and the Fine Art Print Giveaway Winners
This week has flown by in a blur so far. We’ve been a bit hectic, and I failed to post…
Mom Unmasked {Embracing Authenticity in Motherhood}
Last Friday I had one of those days. Perhaps you know the kind … when pressures and concerns weigh heavy,…
Let Our Words Speak Life
Last week, I treated my daughters to breakfast at a local restaurant. As I was filling my coffee cup—the baby…
When the Little Years are Fleeting and Their Needs Never-Ending
This past weekend my son went to spend some time with my in-laws and his cousins. We sent him two…
For the Days You Feel Small
Tiny Legos litter the floor, and miniature dinner plates adorn my table. I match pint-sized socks and fold little pairs…
Laundry and Grace
If you’ve been reading F&C for a while, you may have seen this. But since many of you are new…
When Competition Divides, Let Grace Unite
There’s a battle waging. And if you’re a mom, you’ve undoubtedly felt it. Sometimes it’s obvious; other times it’s covertly…
Faith | Family | Uncategorized
This Beautiful Community, a Free Printable, and a Giveaway Winner
For the winner of the Handmade Yoga giveaway, please scroll to the end of this post. I awoke this morning…
How to Love a Husband When You Feel You’ve Nothing Left to Give {in honor of Valentine’s day}
He pulls in after a day at work, and the house is in a state of organized chaos. The older…
When Mothering is Hard and No One Sees
Somewhere, in a house with walls and a roof very similar to the place you and I call home, there…