joy in motherhood, homemaking, faith & simple living
Dear apron, I’m so glad we kept you around so I could wear you last night while I was making our new favorite soup for dinner. My counter tops may have been messy with food prep, but my evening lounge wear stayed nice & clean. I may need to add a ruffle or two, don’t… [Read More]
There are a few things I’m regularly working through, and one of them is my ability to magnify a situation by telling myself it’s too difficult. Oh man, I am so good at this. (Laughs awkwardly.) I’m really good at coming up with an idea, but then I struggle to break it down/get started. It’s… [Read More]
Hey friends, Happy New Year to you! I’m writing today with a fresh perspective on health, and how I often take my good health for granted. A couple weeks ago I was hit with another round of Mastitis, and my symptoms were especially terrible compared to my first round. How is that even possible??? Zack… [Read More]
Seeing (watching!) how something is made fascinates me. I’ve always had a knack for learning and asking questions, so this doesn’t surprise me at all. I mean, when I was learning how to sew I checked out thirty books from the Ferndale, MI Public Library — if that tells you anything about me ;) I… [Read More]
“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and… [Read More]
Our home is decorated for Christmas, and it sure is cheerful around here! Well, most of the time, except when the older kids aren’t crying and in timeout from fighting. We’re averaging a timeout about every 17 minutes around here! Same for your house? Oh, good ;) December, we’re so glad you’re here and that… [Read More]
Happy Saturday, friends! I wanted to share a little update on the Gussy Sews holiday pop-up shop to say there are about seven pouches left in the shop. If you’d like to gift a friend (or yourself) a Gussy, here’s a little nudge to purchase soon :) Everything is ready-to-ship, so if you order in… [Read More]
This week I finished reading One Thousand Gifts, and it was my second time reading it. And my goodness, the focus of Ann’s book has nestled itself into nearly everything I do and think about and feel. I just love when that happens. If you read OTG, what did you think? Years ago, I was… [Read More]
Someone asked me the other night if I am an Interior Decorator. My first reaction was to laugh, because that is the farthest from how I would personally describe myself. But I didn’t want to appear rude, so I held it in and said I was not. Her question made me think, though. Yes, I… [Read More]
