Category: Random
-
encouragement for your new season
Just some musings via instagram that have been encouraging me in this new season. I’m always so challenged by Jess & Ruth’s focus on truth + the Gospel in their instagram posts. I’ve had a long standing confusion about the phrase “she believed she could and so she did”. What does that even mean? Is that…
-
when you’re overwhelmed before you even begin
hey 2016, how’s it goin’ for ya? After spending time out of state & nursing sick family, I feel like I’ve launched into 2016 just a wee bit on the tired side. And by “a wee bit” I mean a lot. You know, it’s tough to have positive vision for the future when you’re tired. Partly…
-
/ E N O U G H / my rule for january 2016
“You know what? I really love buying things. It makes me feel good. Powerful even,” I told Jonathan a couple weeks ago. “That’s concerning,” he said, as he gave me a somewhat suspicious look. It was this conversation that sparked my rule for January. And when I say “rule” I mean that quite literally. Although…
-
10 Most Popular Posts of 2015
It’s that time again! Time for a brand new year to start rollin’ around! In the interest of curiosity, I checked back over my stats to see what the 10 Most Popular Posts of 2015 were here on ye ol’ blog. The winners may surprise you {as they did me}… #1 – Storage options {for kallax/expedit} a…
-
my untraditional + unexpected Christmas
Just mention the word “Christmas” and you’re bound to conjure up a slew of thoughts + images in people’s minds. It’s like that for everyone. Whether the thoughts are positive or negative, people usually have plans and hopes related to the Christmas season. I’m no different. Sometimes you think and plan through all your holiday plans…
-
Our Christmas Picture 2015
Right before Thanksgiving, we packed up our things and headed for the hills to take a family picture. Of course, that sounds more glamorous than it actually was. In reality, we were attempting to go to the end of a trail and set up our tripod to snap a few pics. But even though I…
-
every milestone = a miracle || the story of our PhD journey
Hey, guess what? As of today, my husband is halfway through the classes for his PhD program. The program is 3 years of classes + 1 year of dissertation writing. And today marks 1 1/2 years into the program. CUE THE CELEBRATION, PEOPLE. Because I realize that might not seem terribly impressive, but if you…
-
coffee chat #2
This week I met with a friend to talk about homeschooling. She was a great blessing to my heart and I came away much more excited about the possibilities and blessings of homeschooling. In addition, she gave me a box full of books, games, and manipulatives which made both me + my kids quite ecstatic. It was a shot…
-
My {very honest} review of StitchFix & a suggested alternative
Well, lookie there! This lovely StitchFix box was on my front porch Saturday when I came home from my half marathon. And even though I really wanted to rip open the box, I attempted to exercise restraint because I wanted to do a video of me opening it. That way, I figured you could share in…
-
two. four. six.
We’re in birthday season over here. These cuties now claim title to the ages of 2, 4, and 6. My sweet Miles is 2 and we might be in denial. I vividly remember the feeling of complete joy when he finally emerged. He loves talking (possibly even more than his sister), eating chicken (good thing because…
-
coffee chat
photo credit I thoroughly enjoyed Emily’s coffee chat last week. So much so that I decided to have my own coffee chat with you. Let’s pretend we’re at a nice coffee shop. Or better yet, at my house and cozy with a blanket. Make that 2 blankets. Let’s not get weird and share a blanket.…
-
3 things I learned from attending Allume
Last week, I packed my bags, kissed my husband & babies goodbye, and headed to my first ever blogging conference. I’m definitely still in processing mode over here. Attending multiple sessions + meeting lots of new people + getting minimal sleep will do that to you. But there are a few lessons that keep rising to…