With the huge number of people suffering from chronic illness these days, I’m sure you know someone who has a chronic illness or you do yourself.  I am one of them.  I’m thankful that my illness is not severe, but more frustrating and annoying, but yet it has left me homebound more times than […]

Two years ago, I started participating in the Essential Rewards program through Young Living Essential Oils.  I started using essential oils and I’ve been a wholesale member since 2014, but just didn’t think we could afford to order something every month. However, as I began to use more and more holistic and natural health care, […]

  Mama, read this book review if you are looking for a devotional book for your quiet time! Sit down with a cup of coffee or tea, and let me tell you about this book I recently finished.  My good friend over at Renaissance Mama introduced me to this gem this past year.  I’m so glad […]

How about a little fashion inspiration for gals like me (I’ve been a stay at home mom for almost 12 years now and can get a little lazy when it comes to what I wear). But if you’re like me, I want to feel pretty, but not break the bank. I want to look fashionable, […]

  As this new school year is starting up, sports, homework, projects, and then the holidays will all be here too. Things get busy during the school year, but we can still make our time with our children meaningful with just a few simple habits. Continue reading to find out how to make (and keep) […]

This slogan, “Make America Great Again” was etched into our minds this last presidential election and I believe there’s a large number of Americans who truly do long for America to be great again.  America was built on hope and hope still runs strong in our veins. So what can we do to make America […]

    When you have people over, the temptation (at least for me) is to make some grand meal “you’ve been wanting to try.” STOP right there. I’ve been there too and it never works out like you think it will.  Pinterest fail anyone?  Find a handful of recipes that are tried and true, your […]

Nobody wants to be THAT guy…. “I have spoken openly to the world,” Jesus replied. “I always taught in synagogues or at the temple, where all the Jews come together. I said nothing in secret. 21 Why question me? Ask those who heard me. Surely they know what I said.” When Jesus said this, one of the officials nearby slapped him in the […]

In my pursuit of getting better at relationships, I have scoured the internet for really great conversation starter ideas.  Being more of a listener than a talker, I’ve struggled many times trying to think of what to talk about.  And apparently I’m not the only one, because I’ve encountered many people who aren’t able to […]

Ok, I hear some of us introverts out there saying, “You make it sound so easy. Just talk to people. Just do this, do that. But, help! I’m socially awkward! I always say the wrong thing. Or I can’t think of anything to say at all!” Well, you’re not alone! Not only have I struggled […]