When I started sharing my life through this blog a year and a half ago, I never imagined the gamut of emotions it would evoke. Writing is an incredibly therapeutic release on so many levels, but sharing those words has brought about a great deal of fear in my life. I’m already a pretty fearful, […]
Praying For Our Lost Children
About a year and a half ago, my now 21-year-old daughter went through a very difficult crisis with her faith. She struggled to even hear God’s name escape from my lips. There was so much anger and pain boiling up inside her. I honestly thought she would never find her way back. I wish I […]
DIY Painted Globe
My daughter is a wanderer. She absolutely loves to travel far and wide. After seeing all of the fun painted globes on Pinterest, I decided to upgrade her old one with her favorite quote. You must be the change you wish to see in the world. ~Mahatma Gandhi The first step was to apply the […]
Losing Weight With The Daniel Plan
I truly believe any good weight loss program covers far more than food and exercise. It must be a complete lifestyle to be successful. The Daniel Plan is exactly that by relating to body, mind, and soul. There are 5 essential components in this plan: Food, Fitness, Focus, Faith, and Friends. The last two are […]
DIY Candy Bouquet
I made this yummy candy bouquet this morning for my husband and kids. I’m sorry for posting on Valentine’s Day instead of earlier this week, but that seems to be how I roll these days… This could easily be customized for any holiday! The first step is to tape the candy to bamboo skewers. These […]
DIY Side Table Makeover
I recently gave my living room a makeover with fun, happy colors. The last project to finish the room was to brighten up this cute little side table my mom gave me years ago: I used Annie Sloan chalk paint in Florence topped with both clear and antiquing wax from Folk Art. I tried the […]