Where new homemakers come to grow
Sometimes it feels like being a homemaker and having time for ministry work is only for Patty Pinterests. You know, those women who are living the "Instagram lifestyle". Being a homemaker, especially if you have children, some days it feels like you're drowning in laundry. Not to mention being a wife and mother and don't forget about everything else on your plate. Who in the world has time to make care packages or talk to others about the ... read more
Being a new homemaker, no matter if you've just flown the nest, or are returning home from the workforce after 20 years, can be a daunting experience. Society paints the picture of the homemaker as a lazy woman who has the privilege of staying home all day and doing nothing. In reality, nothing could be further from the truth. Homemaking, if it hasn't been done before, can be overwhelming and intimidating to even the most organized of women. ... read more
It's the beginning of another long day. Last night didn't end so well; you didn't get everything you wanted done. There were still dishes in the sink, clothes in the washer and toys everywhere. This morning you're frazzled, overtired and trying to figure out what everyone is wearing, what they're going to eat, and you're trying to get your independent three year old out the door with the wrong shoes on. It's hard. You are constantly ... read more
Living in America in this day in age is still an age where it's important to be keeping up (or beating) the Jones' family when it comes to climbing the social ladder. Whether it's the size of your car or house, the number of children you have, or the amount of things you have in your craft room; there's always something that apparently needs to be upgraded in our lives, but the thing is, does it really? Now, before I continue this post, I ... read more
**Trigger Warning: This post contains content including: miscarriage, infant death, infant loss, etc. Please be aware of your triggers and don't read on if you don't feel comfortable doing so.** ♥ During my marriage, I suffered two miscarriages. One at 13 weeks and one at 5 (I think). Even now, almost 3 years since I lost my second, with a soon to be adopted baby on the way, my heart does not stop yearning for my angels. ... read more