Reading Time: 3 minutes The journey to financial confidence can be an exciting reality for you–no matter the state of your bank account right now. The journey starts by defining your values. We’ll be discussing just why and how in this post! Would you believe me if I told you that our family found it easier to manage our money when we […]
Growing in Gratitude Through Crisis
Reading Time: 4 minutes Growing up in upper middle-income families, my husband and I were always the givers and never the recipients of charity. I never imagined that the tables would turn on us when we were in our late 20s and early 30s, with a toddler and infant underfoot, and a third child on the way. But that’s […]
The BEST Way to Make Money as a Stay-at-Home Mom
Reading Time: 5 minutes I recently discovered what I think may be the BEST way to make money as a stay-at-home mom. No, it might not be for everyone, but this is seriously one of the best work-at-home mom opportunities I’ve run across in a long time! One of my favorite experiences of my college years was getting to […]
Connect With Your Kids at Christmas: 5 Ways to Make Memories Together This Year
Reading Time: 4 minutes In the hustle and bustle of the holidays, I fear we can too easily fail to focus on what matters most–the celebration of Christ’s birth and time with our family. I believe you can connect with your kids at Christmas (and I can too!). Today’s post gives 5 ways to intentionally make memories with your […]
Moms Can Practice Hygge: 3 Ways to Cultivate the Danish Art of “Cozy”
Reading Time: 6 minutes Hygge has been huge in recent years. But what is it, and how can moms practice hygge? We’ll explore both in today’s post. You won’t want to miss these ways that you can bring hygge to your life! I first heard the term “hygge” less than a year ago. I was “hanging out” in one […]
Getting Along With People Different Than Us
Reading Time: 4 minutes Too often we write people off without really getting to know them or their stories. Getting along with people different than us can be easier than we think. These 5 steps to building stronger friendships can get you started!Â
Christmas Gift Guide for the Whole Family
Reading Time: 4 minutes We hope this gift guide, which includes gifts you can buy ONLINE–without leaving your house–will help take the stress out of holiday shopping! Check out the 2016, 2019, 2020 and 2021 Gift Guides for even more ideas! Christmas is just a few weeks from now. If Will had his way, we’d be decorating for Christmas on […]
On Ditching the Expert Advice
Reading Time: 4 minutes There are often two types of people when it comes to seeking and following expert advice from others. Some run from it all together, thinking they can do things on their own. This type of person is surely missing out. But there are others who perhaps take on too much outside advice which isn’t good either. About a year ago, […]
Don’t Miss It, Mama
Reading Time: 4 minutes In the busyness of life, it could be very easy to miss your kids’ childhood. Let’s work together to not miss it, mamas! Last night, on my way home from meeting a friend for coffee, I pulled into the parking lot of a park I hadn’t been to in a really long time–but used to frequent […]
Connect With Your Kids Over Dinner: 3 Rules to Follow for a Lifegiving Table
Reading Time: 4 minutes Is is truly possible to connect with your kids over dinner? I believe the answer to that is a resounding “yes”! I’ll never forget the first few months of the dinner hour after my husband and I became parents. Our newborn daughter would sleep half the day, but it seemed like she came wide awake […]
How I Wrote Two Books, Had a Baby, and Homeschooled 3 Kids All Within a Year
Reading Time: 7 minutes A lot of people ask me how I can possibly get everything done. I’m not superwoman, but I have been blessed with help and grace. “I just don’t see how in the world you do it,” is a comment I get nearly every day. “I couldn’t do what you do.” “You must be superwoman,” I […]
12 Easy, Healthy After-School Snacks
Reading Time: 5 minutes Their tummies start rumbling the second the last bell rings. Fill them up with these healthy after-school snacks. They’re so easy, the kids can make them! School is back in session, and it’s already happened. The kids rushed in the door and immediately headed to the kitchen. One opened the pantry while the other one […]
Mega Giveaway Winner + NEW Target Giveaway!
Reading Time: 3 minutes I am SO excited to announce the winner of the More Than Just Making It MEGA Giveaway! Drum roll, please…! And the winner is…Jennifer Deibel! Jennifer, you are the winner of over $2600 worth of my favorite things! Please respond to this email with your mailing address to claim your prize! A HUGE congrats! ???? […]
When You Feel Not Even Close to Amazing
Reading Time: 4 minutes Do you ever feel not even close to amazing? Do you think you’re the only one with so many imperfections? Think again, dear friend! You’re not alone. Back when I was a newlywed, I had a certain picture of what a wife’s role in the home was supposed to look like. Specifically, I thought I […]
More Than Just Making It Mega Giveaway Roundup
Reading Time: 4 minutes Going from barely making it to more than just making it When we were barely making ends meet, we didn’t have any extra income to spend. I stayed at home with our kids trying to find ways to increase our income. Most of our home was decorated with craigslist finds or free items from friends […]