Resume Tips for the Stay-at-Home Mom Returning to Work
Resume writing is tough. A fine art and a guessing game to make it flow well, represent your experience in an impressive way while also trying to figure out what the hiring team might be looking for. For a parent who has stayed at home to raise children, the challenge can be even greater. It's not like you have been li...
Feb 17, 2024
Six Daily Routines to Help Maintain Sanity and Household Order and 3 Things to Slack On
It is incredible to me how quickly my house can go from clean to absolute disaster. I can spend hours on a Sunday cleaning, catching up on laundry and feeling pretty good about kicking off the week; to very shortly being overwhelmed by the piles of laundry and dirty countertops. Sometimes I wonder why I even bother con...
Feb 16, 2024
Adventures in Toddlerhood
"A toddler can do more in one unsupervised minute than most people can do in a day." Do you currently have an adorable yet demanding toddler in your home? Whether you are going through the toddler phase for the first time or the fourth like me, you know how unpredictable each day with your little one can be. ...
Feb 14, 2024
10 Verses About God's Love to Remember this Valentine's Day
Happy Valentine's Day! It is the month of love. You might have some struggles with this month or you might not. You might love this month or you might hate it. The good news is that no matter how you feel, love month is for all of us, no matter your relationship status. Do you know why? Because God loves you! God Himse...
Feb 13, 2024
How to Organize a Drawer Freezer
We moved into our home nearly four years ago, and we bought a suite of new appliances. When we were at the store I fell in love with the gorgeous French door refrigerators, so that's what I got. But the love affair was short-lived when I noticed its major flaw almost immediately: the drawer freezer. You guys. I freeze ...
Feb 13, 2024
If Only I Had Known That I Could Laugh About Such Things
Raising teens can be a challenging and emotionally draining time. They often will challenge you on every established rule you've had in place for years. The constant battles and hormonal outbursts can challenge even the most seasoned of moms. Quite often there is a power shift that occurs when kids become teens. Jus...
Feb 12, 2024
The Ripple Effect of Compliments: How Normalizing It Leads to a Kinder Life Experience
Last week I received compliments from three different people on the great job I'm doing as a Mum. To say that these came at precisely the right time would be an understatement. I needed to hear it. If the people that God used to encourage me had chosen not to, if they felt like I already knew it so did not need to be a...
Feb 09, 2024
DIY Capiz Shell Chandelier
I was looking for a fun and funky light fixture to put above the corner of our couch, and I kept coming back to this one photo of a gorgeous blue capiz shell chandelier. But, as luck would have it, it was sold out and I wasn't sure if it was ever going to be restocked. (And if I'm being realistic, even if it was who kn...
Feb 08, 2024
Super Bowl Party Food for the WIN!
Who cares about a victory or defeat when your taste buds are doing a touchdown dance?! Truth be told, we actually do care but it's a win-win when there's great food afoot! Here are fun options for your game day spread: How to Make the Best Charcuterie Board Watch Super Bowl LVIII live on February 11th. Televised natio...
Feb 07, 2024
Reclaiming Valentine's Day
Do you remember how exciting and wonderful Valentine's Day was when you were young? It was such a simple little holiday and yet so special. At school you had cupcakes and juice and you delivered your Valentines to your classmates. By the end of the day you brought home a bag stuffed with the very best kind of mail and ...
Feb 06, 2024