I Don't Miss The Baby Years
My girlfriends and I were texting pictures to each other the other day of our kids, now pre-teens and teens, back when they were babies and toddlers. It's so fun looking back at those days with their chubby cheeks and just al...
Delicious Gluten-Free Jalapeno Bites
These cheesy little delights are the perfect appetizer. They're ideal snacks for a Superbowl party but really work well for any occasion. An easier version of a jalapeno popper and not too spicy, even older kids can enjoy the...
Six Questions to Ask When Choosing Tech
Today we'll walk through the six simple questions that will help us choose great tech AND teach our children how to discern which tech is the best for them.
Trusting God As You Turn The Page
It might sound silly, but one of my favorite things about January is putting up a wall calendar for the new year. I almost always choose one that has beautiful pictures of the seasons. I find them so calming and love having a...
How to Dig Deeper into God's Word
January 1 flips the calendar to a new year, and many people take the opportunity to take action on developing habits that will bring joy, strength, faith, enrichment, or discipline to their lives. Now is the perfect time to g...
Starting the New Year with Healthy Tech
We can ensure our tech is healthy to start the New Year by answering three simple questions...
Sorry Not Sorry - Things to Stop Apologizing For
I saw a meme the other day that caught my attention. It said: Things to Stop Apologizing For: Having feelings/caring Saying no Asking for help People hurting you Having differing opinions Not wanting to hang out Not answering...
Revive with Cleere Cherry Reaves Part 1
Cleere Cherry Reaves knows the discouragement and fatigue that life can bring. She joins host Julie Lyles Carr for an honest and insightful conversation about finding not just peace but refreshing in the midst of life's chall...
Bible Reading in the New Year
Raise your hand if you have ever made a New Year's Resolution to read the whole Bible in a year, but got about as far as Leviticus and gave up? Both of my hands are in the air. I honestly am not sure how many times I have com...
Letting Go and Leaning Into Something New
When our children were younger, we would celebrate New Years at 8pm, dramatic countdown and all. It was quite brilliant because our children could not yet tell time, so we did not even have to switch the time on the clocks in...
Ways to Fill Your Cup in 2025
2025 has really hit the ground running in our household. Work has been crazy for both my husband and myself, kids are busy with extra curriculars that they of course need to be shuttled to and from. I find myself at many mome...
God Will Fulfill Every Promise He Has Made To You
You crown the year with a bountiful harvest, even the hard pathways overflow with abundance. Psalm 65:11 He will crown your year with a bountiful harvest. Maybe you have not yet seen the move of God concerning your situation,...
How a Thermos Changed My Life and 5 Car Dinner Ideas For On The Go
For our household, 2025 feels a lot like 2024 as far as our routine and the overall business of life. We did get to recharge slightly over winter break which I am incredibly grateful for. But I am not going into a new year fe...
January Brings Mixed Feelings and Emotions
I can always tell how deeply I feel about a subject by how often I've written about it. Apparently, I feel quite strongly about January and the beginning of a new year. Beat the January Blues January Moms Top Ten Tuesday: Bea...
A Focus on Home with Jordan St. Cyr
He travels the country, bringing encouraging and inspiration music to audiences far and wide. But home is always his focus. Discover how Jordan St. Cyr and his wife have created a family culture that makes their family the to...