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As I scrolled through Instagram looking at the Pinterest-worthy moms, I looked up to see my laundry begging to be folded, dishes crying to be cleaned, the kids wrestling, and somehow the baby was winning. I wondered how in the world can I do it all?As I've talked about time and time again on the blog, we're not meant to be Patty Pinterests, and our homes aren't supposed to be spotless 24/7. So if you're like me, and wondering how in the world to ... read more
You walk through your home (which you've cleaned three times today), and somehow there's still mail piled on the table, your husband's hat and coffee mug are on the counter... again... the dishes are piled in the sink, and you're still tripping over toys. You're overwhelmed, exhausted, and you just crave that feeling of a clean house with a candle lit. But how do you get there amidst the mess?Having true peace isn't about a spotless house ... read more
Grace, Growth, and Baby DroolWelcome, dear friend! How good it is to have you back at the blog. It feels like a breath of fresh air to be writing to you again—like reconnecting with a pen pal I’ve lost touch with. But boy howdy, has life been busy. Since I last posted, I’ve welcomed another sweet baby! A little girl this time, and she is full of energy. She’s currently eight months old and teething like crazy!And we can’t forget my sweet boy, ... read more
One of the ways that we set the tone in the home is through our attitude. The Bible says:It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman. -Proverbs 21:19It also says:A continual dripping on a rainy day and a quarrelsome wife are alike. -Proverbs 27:15With today's standards on women, many women are more inclined to expect housework from their husbands and constantly complain about the work they have to do around ... read more
As a "brand new" adult, finding a place to live that isn't completely infested with rodents, isn't surrounded by gang bangers, and doesn't cost your entire paycheck can be hard. Even with a spotless reputation and references, you can't always find what you dream of. (You lied to me House Hunters!) So when it came time for my (now) ex-husband and I to find a place to call home, we ended up in a less than 300 square foot, tiny, one-room cabin on ... read more