With everything I do in my home, I want to be intentional. Before I spend money or take the time to invest in doing something, I want to take a step back and make sure it’s really worth it. Sure, sometimes it’s nice to stop and get a latte just for the fun of it…. Read More
I’ve been doing a lot of thinking this year. About Christmas. About my toddlers who are quickly growing into little boys. About our traditions, gifts, and giving. And above all: About Christ. I really want to be intentional with my time and resources this Christmas. It’s my favorite time of the year and it’s so… Read More
I love being able to support small businesses, work-at-home-moms, and Christian businesses during Christmas! And this year there are some really amazing products and companies that I’m excited to share. This Christmas Gift Guide is a mix of gifts for homemakers, kids, and fun gift ideas to send to your hubby. Please note: A few… Read More
By Guest Contributor, Sara Shay We do so much for our kiddos, sometimes they become accustomed to having it all done for them – it’s easy for them to just plain not realize when they are acting like spoiled children. Of course we don’t want them to, but sometimes our actions just lead them into… Read More
I re-learned a powerful lesson this weekend and God really convicted my heart to remember the right way I need to think about motherhood, marriage, and my home. I need to remember, day by day, hour by hour, moment by moment, that God has given me an eternally significant calling in my home. It’s so… Read More
This week is Meal Planning week here at YWG. Meal planning is a really important part of running and managing my kitchen and I’m excited to dive into resources all week for helping you discover a meal planning option that works best for you. On Friday I shared 15+ recipes that the whole family will love… Read More
I packed an Operation Christmas Child Box back when I was in high school and loved it. Each year since then I have intended to pack one with my family and bless a child on the other side of the globe. Unfortunately, November always blows past us and I miss the OCC drop off week…. Read More
Jason and I have some big financial goals for 2016 and we are ramping up for it all by trying to get our budget under control as much as possible in November and December. Unfortunately, these are just about the two hardest months of the year to do that in. We are hosting Thanksgiving at… Read More
By Guest Contributor, Sara Shay It’s that time of year when the “I’m thankful for” status’ pour out. Maybe things are going well and you are overflowing with gratefulness and cannot say enough. Or perhaps you are finding difficulty in being joyful and content where God has you. I met a sweet friend on Instagram… Read More
Do you ever have times (or seasons or years), when you feel overwhelmed and like you’ve lost the joy in your home? There have been times in my homemaking, when I’m fired up, inspired, encouraged, and ready to tackle each new day as it comes. Then there are times when I have zero motivation, I feel… Read More
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