Motherhood & Family
Reading Time: 3 minutesMother-daughter bonding need not be hard, tedious, or expensive. A little intentionality can go a long way in fostering a mother-daughter bond that will last a lifetime! I am incredibly blessed to be the mother to not one but three beautiful little girls. I always wanted daughters, and we were over-the-moon excited when God decided to […]
Archives for May 2016
5 Audiobooks To Make Family Road Trips More Enjoyable
Reading Time: 5 minutesAudiobooks can make family road trips more enjoyable than you ever imagined! Check out my top 5 recommendations for audiobooks to enjoy as a family this summer! Our family is no stranger to long road trips. With my husband’s entire family living 12 hours away in Mississippi, we make the trek there at least once or […]
Why Every Christian Should Pray About Adopting
Reading Time: 4 minutesI don’t believe every Christian is called to adopt, but I do believe every Christian should pray about adopting. Adopting children into our families is a risk, but it’s one worth taking. By April Swiger, Contributing Writer Our adoption journey began in 2011 when my husband and I attended an information meeting at our local […]
The Moment That Changed Everything
Reading Time: 3 minutesI will never forget the moment I found out I was pregnant with our first child. It was the moment that changed everything. September 2007 A plus sign. I sat on the edge of the garden tub, and my heart vacillated between soaring and sinking. It had been just one month since I had walked […]
10 Unique Father’s Day Gift Ideas to Celebrate Dad
Reading Time: 6 minutesInside: If you’re looking for unique Father’s Day gift ideas for your husband or dad, you won’t want to miss Will’s latest gift guide! Yes–this guide is written by a man, my husband! By Will Odom, Contributing Writer (and Erin’s husband) With Father’s Day just around the corner, many are left wondering, “What on earth […]
HomeSummer Staycation Ideas: 16+ Creative, Memorable Ways to Vacation At Home (That You Don’t Want to Miss!)
Reading Time: 7 minutesInside: Your home is a more interesting place than you think. Instead of traveling for spring break or summer vacation, check out these 15 ideas for a family summer staycation that you can enjoy in your hometown! By Elsie Callender, Contributing Writer Most of us are far too busy to explore what our little corner […]
7 Steps to Teaching Kids About Finance
Reading Time: 5 minutesInside: In today’s world, teenagers can get their first credit card before learning anything about money management skills! As parents, we should BEGIN teaching kids about finance during childhood! From Erin: This topic is very important to me and Will, as we both felt like we had to learn the ropes of money management […]
Confessions of a ThredUp Convert
Reading Time: 4 minutesThredUP is a great resource for women’s and kids’ high-quality secondhand fashion (like a well curated online consignment store) – with a range of brands and up to 90% off the original retail price. Friends have raved to me about thredUP for years, but I recently had the opportunity to try them for the first time. I genuinely LOVED […]
Clean BeautyReduce the Appearance of Cellulite with a Coffee Scrub
Reading Time: 4 minutesNo one is going to look airbrushed the way a picture of a model is, but you can reduce the appearance of cellulite with this coffee scrub recipe. Guest Post by Keelie Reason of Love Hope Adventure Cellulite — that annoying thing that most of us deal with. It doesn’t seem to matter how small you are, you will likely […]
Frugal Travel: 5 Savvy Ways to Save Money on Family Vacation
Reading Time: 5 minutesBudget-friendly travel is possible–even with a family! Before you plan your next trip, read these essential tips to save money on family vacation! By Hilary, Contributing Writer I love to go on vacation. Love, love, love it. But I also love frugal living. And sometimes, it doesn’t seem like the two can coexist. When I […]
Gluten Free Strawberry Cobbler Recipe (Dairy-Free, Sugar-Free, THM)
Reading Time: 3 minutesThis gluten free strawberry cobbler recipe will guide you in making a dessert that melts in your mouth and leaves you begging for more. Not only is it gluten free but it’s also sugar free, dairy free, and a Trim Healthy Mama S! Our family went on our annual strawberry-picking outing this weekend, and I […]
The Best Financial Advice My Mom Ever Gave Me
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe best financial advice my mom ever gave me helped sustain our family through financial hardships. I hope this advice will encourage you! I am often asked how our family survived the Great Recession on a low income. As a 1980 baby, I grew up in a generation that entered adulthood with more financial mishaps […]
Homemade Insect Repellent Spray
Reading Time: 3 minutesMosquitoes and ticks can really put a damper on time outdoors. This homemade insect repellent spray helps keep them away with the power of essential oils. By Kristen, Contributing Writer I absolutely love spending time outdoors when the weather is nice. Though we had a couple of April snow storms here in Ohio, things have since […]
15+ Graduation Gift Ideas
Reading Time: 5 minutesWill is back with a great round-up of graduation gift ideas for the special graduate in your life! By Will Odom, Contributing Writer (and Erin’s hubby!) Note from Erin: My husband Will has been teaching both high school and college students for over a decade. I love that he interviewed many of his current and former […]
The #1 Requested Item at Homeless Shelters
Reading Time: 2 minutesInside: The #1 requested item at homeless shelters just might surprise you! I know it did me! Perhaps the easiest way to minister to the needy in our local communities is to donate to local homeless shelters. But what do homeless shelters really need? It’s not what I thought! For years, our family has simply […]
