So I got my first fix where I loved everything in it and I’m so excited! If you have never gotten a StitchFix box and are wondering why everyone loves it so much, take a look at my unboxing video. It’s like Christmas. With clothing. Honestly, as a homeschool mom of 3 kids under […] Read more…
Share the Bible with your Children in Minutes a Day! {Tommy Mommy Review & Giveaway}
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links at no cost to you; thank you for your support! We have a LOT of bible story books. When I received a copy of Read Me A Bible Story 365, I wondered what kind of bible […] Read more…
Fun Fall Snacks
***This article was originally published in the Fall 2013 issue of Traverse Bay Family Magazine. It has been reprinted with permission.*** When I was first working on this I was a little concerned that my photos wouldn’t be Pinterest worthy. And then I realized that this a family magazine with articles written by real families […] Read more…
The Finishing School {Book Review}
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links at no cost to you; thank you for your support! I am a book nerd. If you’re a long time reader, you’re probably thinking “DUH! That’s why I’m here!” Maybe you are a book nerd, too […] Read more…
Fall Family Fun in the Grand Traverse area
*** This post originally appeared in the Fall 2013 issue of Traverse Bay Family. It has been reprinted with permission. *** By the end of summer, I’m past ready for Fall. With temperatures starting to drop by mid-August, I just want a little consistency in the weather and frankly, I’m craving apples, squash & soups. […] Read more…
8 Swashbuckling Pirate Picture Books
So, if you are new here, we turn International Talk Like a Pirate Day into a whole WEEK of fun & frivolity. Everyone got new pirate costumes this year due to having worn them all out or outgrowing them. Even I have one, though I no longer know if it fits :). Pirate Picture Books […] Read more…
Let’s Pray the Rosary {Book Review}
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links at no extra cost to you; thank you for your support! I have to admit that I am a Rosary failure. I have never been able to consistently say it but I […] Read more…
StitchFix #3 – New Stylist, New Sizes
So I didn’t take an unboxing video this fix. Frankly, I just didn’t feel up to it. This time around, I changed everything to a small / 4 because most often that’s what I wear. This was determined by trying on 50+ items from different brands at Kohl’s. Not all fit great, but a bigger […] Read more…
Make the Ordinary Extraordinary — Offbeat Fall Holidays & Days to Celebrate
While I am never ready for warm weather to go away, by fall I am ready for a return to routine, apples & pumpkins. We have a few fall traditions, but sometimes it’s nice to do something new. With that in mind, here are a few things to celebrate this fall! September Classical Music Month […] Read more…
Saint Mother Teresa – Saint Picture Book Club {September 2015}
Wow! It’s been a super busy week and this Saturday doesn’t seem to be any less busy even though it’s the feast day for St. Mother Teresa! I did want to share with you my quick thoughts and a few food ideas for celebrating the feast day of Mother Teresa. After all, don’t you read […] Read more…