A Changed Perspective {Finding the Blessing in the Mess}
I herd the kids into the car and rush off to the boy’s school. Perpetually late, I can’t ever seem…
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10 Life Lessons I’ve Learned from My Mom (when she didn’t realize she was teaching)
My mother turned 61 on the 17th … a St. Patty’s baby. Raised on a Kansas farm, an educator by…
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,…
A Sneak Peek at a Children’s Book Project
I currently have a few fun things brewing, and today I wanted to pop in to share just a quick…
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…
A Recipe for Preserving Children
My mother was recently sorting through some old boxes when she came across a letter dated July 12, 1970. It…
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…
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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…