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Our Teens Are Never Too Old To Celebrate Their Birthday
When my oldest was small, we did all the birthday things. I made countless homemade cakes. There were themes and decorations. We had tea parties with uncles as waitstaff. One year, we even had...
Transforming the Heart Shaped Holiday:: You Never Know What a Year Might Bring
On February 14th of the year that I was 21, love was the last thing on my mind. I woke up that morning with a cold heart. It had been many a Hallmark holiday...
The Introvert’s Baby Shower:: Loving Friends in THEIR Love Language
For more than a decade of our marriage, my husband heard me refer to my "love language". While I know that I gave a detailed account of the topic, it was only when he...
The Holy Trinity of Gift Wrapping:: Secrets from an Overachiever
I was raised with great gift wrapping genes. I grew up watching my grandmother and aunt masterfully prepare the gift wrapped items at their women's boutique. I learned at an early age a few...
Thankful Mom Moment:: Watching Your Kiddo Overcome
I don't recall a day in the last 18 years that I haven't prayed {and let's just be honest, worried about more than prayed} for my kids to succeed. When they were first born,...
How I Win at Parenting Teenagers:: Family Halloween Costumes
It all started as an attempt to make my husband do something that he hated. That's how all good marriages work, right? To be fair, I never concealed my love for costuming. You see,...
Season 3 of 13 Reasons Why:: 10 Topics Your Teens are Discussing
In April of 2017, I watched the first season of 13 Reasons Why. If you are unfamiliar with this show, I'm guessing your kids are young or you don't have Netflix. For those of...
When Traditional School Doesn’t Work for Your Child
Traditional school is not a fit for all children. Fortunately, there are other options available for families, like online education.
Once upon a time, I lived in the land of I Know Things. I had...
Girls Can Teach, and Other Lessons I’ve Learned as a Female in Ministry
I am a female in ministry, and despite my calling, have faced obstacles, discrimination and a struggle with self worth in my profession.
There was something magical about the man in long black robe. When...
The Handmaid’s Tale:: Bring on Season 3
I confess:: I was late to the party. It was a mere 4 months ago that I watched the first episode of The Handmaid's Tale. It is with shame and disgrace that I admit...