I have thought about how to write this blog post at least a dozen times. I'm still not 100% sure what I want to say, but after not posting anything new in this space for 9 months - it is time. After being in this blogging world for 12 years, I have seen many of my favorite bloggers quietly disappear. It always made me a bit sad to be invested in someone's life and then to never hear from them again. I've always sworn to myself that I wouldn't go quietly. If I decided to shut down my blog, I would make an announcement and say a proper goodbye. And I have thought about shutting down this space a lot. Am I Shutting Down My … [Read more...]
A Day in the Life… 2021
Every year on January 18th I take one picture every hour from the moment I wake up until I go to bed that night. I end up taking pictures of the ordinary – supper prep, cranky kids, trips the library, a cup of coffee, my computer screen. These ordinary pictures are actually quite extraordinary. They are my everyday. They are my here and my now. They are a day in my life. I’ve given myself an amazing gift to be able to look back at a typical day from the past years and see the changes from year to year. The gift of being able to see the extraordinary in my everyday routine because the truth is … [Read more...]
40% Off FabFitFun (You need this blanket!)
If you have been waiting to try FabFitFun, now is the time to splurge on yourself and order a box! There are 2 huge reasons why you should order the FabFitFun Winter box today. The first reason why you should order today is because the Winter box is 40% off for new customers - making it only $29.99 shipped. It is pretty easy to find a discount code for $10 off, but 40% off is rare. The Winter box will sell out, so don't wait to order. The second reason why you should order a Winter box is because of the Unhide blanket. Ever since I found out about the UnHide throw blanket is being offered in the Winter box, I have not been able to shut … [Read more...]
Cheap At Home Date Night with Home Chef {free printable}
Is anyone else feeling a bit desperate for a date night? This has certainly been a crazy year, and getting creative with date nights is more important than ever. Home Chef is the perfect cheap at home date night solution. I've used Home Chef several times now. In fact, my next order is coming next week. I am looking forward to making shrimp primavera and steak & broccoli lo mein. We have loved every Home Chef meal we've made. By the way, I have a fun free printable to go along with your at home date night. Keep reading to find out more. Stay in and enjoy a delicious, but cheap at home date night with Home Chef. This post … [Read more...]
You’re Never Gonna Let Me Down?
Before the pandemic, quarantine, masks, and the stress of "new normal," I was standing in church and singing a song that was always hard for me to sing. It was hard to sing because the words were hard to believe. The song was King of My Heart by Bethel Music. It starts out easy enough. Let the King of my heartBe the mountain where I runThe fountain I drink fromOh, He is my songLet the King of my heartBe the shadow where I hideThe ransom for my lifeOh, He is my song Then the chorus comes in with the repeated declaration that God is good. At this point, I am still singing along just fine because God is good. His blessings … [Read more...]
6 Amazing Ways To Get Free Books
Are you looking for ways to save on books? Maybe you need to feed your own reading hobby or you are looking for books to give as gifts. Either way, these are some ways you can get free books. This post contains affiliate links. 2 Free Picture Books from I Can Read Book Club When you sign up for the I Can Read Book Club, you'll get 2 free picture books - just pay $1 for shipping. I signed up Isaac for the club, and he loved the new books he received. We loved the books so much, we continued our subscription. We got books featuring Pete The Cat, Biscuit, Fancy Nancy, a lot more fun characters. You can read more about our … [Read more...]