I figured instead of giving a run-down of my reading this year, I'd just give you my favorites. Since I wasn't doing the full book list, I also thought I'd add in some of my favorites in other categories, as well. Our 2020 was full of good things. I know everyone is focusing on what …
ScentBird Review
I've been trying out quite a few new things to review for you guys. Today, we're talking about the company ScentBird. You've probably seen ads on your social media for them. If you don't know what ScentBird is, I'll fill you in. It is a perfume (or cologne) subscription service. They have all manner of …
End of Summer Favorites
I rounded up my favorite things lately to share with you guys. I do have a few things that I don't like, as well. We'll start with these Pilot Frixion Ballpoint Gel Pens. I've been using these to write in my Gentle Feast planner as well as take notes in my textbooks. I just like …
The Search for Natural Carpet Cleaning
My OxiClean method of carpet cleaning is great for getting carpets clean. However, with a little one rolling around in the floor these days, I wanted something that was more natural. Cleaning with Young Living Thieves cleaner worked well, but that stuff is expensive and it isn't the easiest to get your hands on. I …
Advice to Large Family Parents
Being a large family can be very lonely. People stop inviting you over. You try to understand. You are an entire party in and of yourself now. It feels like you’re only invited to a party last minute when someone realizes they don’t have great guest numbers. Or maybe you have stopped accepting invitations. You …
I Tried Aldi
So many people have told me about the life changing magic that is shopping at Aldi. I have read forum posts in praise of the grocery store chain. I see Pins about the magical budget solution Aldi is. Friends have been aghast that I have never stepped foot inside the place. So, I finally took …
Let’s Talk About Ovulation Tests
Having struggled with infertility, I became one of those crazy pee stick ladies. Not just pregnancy tests! Oh no. Ovulation tests, as well. So, when I had the opportunity to test out a slew of Clear Blue Easy ovulation tests, I was super stoked. If you aren't aware yet, this post is going to venture …
Christmas Day Devotion
It is finally here! Christmas! Today, we celebrate the Jesus was indeed born to redeem us. He has come, and He offers us life in Himself. He has come, and He offers us hope in His name. Our rescue has arrived! Our Redeemer has come! We lit the candles of expectation, preparation, celebration, and incarnation! …
Incarnation: Advent Week Four Devotion
He is almost here! Each week, we have lit a candle. We lit the candle of expectation, the candle of preparation, and the candle of celebration! This week, we light our fourth candle, the candle of Incarnation. What is Incarnation? It is the Son of God becoming flesh. The Christian message is not one of …
Celebration: Advent Week Three Devotion
“Why the pink candle? The rest of them have been purple.” If your Advent candles are traditional colors, you might have noticed that there are 3 purple candles, 1 pink candle, and 1 white candle. You also may be wondering why purple and pink at all. Why not red and green? Historically, purple and pink, …
