Author Archives: Kristina Slaney
Celebrating Easter in Quarantine
I love Easter. It's one of my favorites. I love the processionals in church and the choir anthems and the spirit of the celebration of the resurrection. I know for many of you, you also love the commu...
Kristina Slaney Mar 30, 2020
Five Relevant Children's Bible Lessons to Use During the Coronavirus Outbreak
One of the things I was excited to do with my kids once we were thrown into at-home school was daily devotions. It still feels haphazard and I haven't quite found a resource that I love enough to use ...
Kristina Slaney Mar 24, 2020
What Would You Do with an Extra $1000 a Year?
We've been with Twigby for quite a few months now, and I recently shared with you how we're saving about $75 a month from our previous carrier. This post is sponsored by Twigby, but all experiences ar...
Kristina Slaney Mar 24, 2020
Mom, Take a Break with a Mini-Escape to the Westin
Life has been crazy, hasn't it? And every hour it seems to get a little crazier. Across the country, we're all facing a new normal - one that has our schedules clear but our houses full. We're learnin...
Kristina Slaney Mar 17, 2020
When COVID-19 Triggers Your Anxiety
I've never in my life been a germaphobe. Seriously. Never. My house isn't obsessively clean. It never occurred to me to have visitors wash their hands before allowing them to hold my newborns. It's ju...
Kristina Slaney Mar 15, 2020
Ideas for DIY Trail Mix from Hempler's
Can I just be honest with you? Back when we brainstormed this recipe idea, the calendar was starting to fill. I was feeling the pinch with spring activities, sports, and school events. Several times a...
Kristina Slaney Mar 12, 2020
Tips for the Moms Unexpectedly Navigating At-Home School
A lot of moms in our community have been unexpectedly thrown into the world of at-home schooling, and depending on how things go around the country, many more may find themselves in the same situation...
Kristina Slaney Mar 06, 2020
Chicken Sausage Noodle Soup (Instant Pot or Stove-Top)
Looking for more quick, easy, and healthy dinner ideas? Then this installment of What's Cookin' will not disappoint! We're cooking up meals with fresh & flavorful Isernio's sausage! This post is s...
Kristina Slaney Feb 28, 2020
The Convenience of Wi-Fi Calling and Texting
A few weeks ago, our family headed out on our first camping trip of the year. We went to one of our favorite spots...but it's always been a notorious dead zone for our cell phones. Whenever we go it's...
Kristina Slaney Feb 27, 2020
It Doesn’t Have to Be All or Nothing
I don't usually play with my kids. Sure, we do a lot of stuff. I give them a lot of attention. But "playing" isn't exactly in my wheelhouse. While I might indulge them in the occasional board game, yo...
Kristina Slaney Feb 24, 2020