Lessons I’ve Been Learning to Better Dress for My Own Style (Dress Your Truth)
Clothing, style, and simplifying my wardrobe have been on my mind a A LOT the past few months. Especially as we begin to head into Spring and I’m excited to bring out the fun Spring colors, warm weather dresses and skirts! I love the bright and cheery warmth that Spring brings and I’m really excited… Read More
Making a Multi-Family Living Situation Work
Written by Erica Illsley, Contributing Writer We never had experience with making a multi-family living situation work until several months ago the dreaded happened! My husband and five children and I moved in with my in-laws. Yep, the thing we claimed we would never do became a reality. My husband was out of work for… Read More
4 Habits for a Well-Balanced Home
By Katie Bennett, Contributing Writer. The responsibility of running a home can overwhelm me at times. Especially now that I have three little children in the house, the work and mess of it are unending. I’ve given up on perfection and pride, because there is none of those to be had in my home in this season…. Read More
Meaningful Christmas Eve Traditions for Your Whole Family
By Victoria Osborn, Contributing Writer Christmas Eve is one of my favorite days during the holiday season. There is a fresh anticipation and excitement of what’s to come, both in the joy of Christmas and the birth of our Savior. Plus it’s just a fun day to spend together as a family before the activities of Christmas… Read More
Simple DIY Christmas Gift Ideas
By Ashley Roe, Contributing Writer Christmas is a fun time to give gifts to loved ones. However, it can be easy to get caught up in the hustle of the season and forget that it’s not all about who can buy the most lavish gifts. Just go into a store during the holidays and you… Read More
Remembering Christ When You Decorate Your Home
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
All my favorite things this Christmas: 2015 Christian Gift Guide
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
#ipackedashoebox Christ-Centered Activity for the Whole Family!
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
Heart-Warming Fall Stew Recipe
From, Contributing Writer Erica Illsley Fall in our home brings the traditions of burning spice candles, putting out little pumpkin and leaf decorations, eating pumpkin chocolate chip cookies and my great-grandmother’s infamous applesauce cake but we cannot live without this heart-warming stew recipe. One year many moons ago we bought a new Rival Crock-pot and inside… Read More
When Homemaking BORES You…4 Steps to Recovering JOY in Your Home
I’m going to be honest with you for a minute: Sometimes I get really bored as a homemaker. Yes, I love my husband. Yes, I love my kids. I’m so so thankful to get to stay home with them. But, it’s so easy for me to lose my focus, my intention, and my joy within my… Read More