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Let's Talk Oils
Essential oils! One of my favorite topics. I’ve gotten some questions lately about how our family uses oils, and thought I’d share here....
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TGIF
Hello and TGIF! We wrapped up Eloise's first Vacation Bible School experience today. I'll be honest, there have been more than a few...
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For Everything There Is a Season
Despite high levels of neglect this summer, my garden is still churning out some bounty. Gardening is one of those things I'm filing...
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Life Lately
How is your weekend? I'm happy to report ours has been great. Everyone is healthy again, we made it to church just in time for Eloise's...
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We Are Enough
I think sometimes as moms we doubt ourselves and our worth, for one reason or another. Social media, personal expectations, comparisons...
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Let's Get Drinks
I normally drink three things: coffee, water, and wine. However, I've stumbled over some new-to-me beverages in the past week or so and...
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Gifts for Kids: One-Year-Old Favorites
Back with the second installment of some of my favorite gifts to give young children. (If you missed the first installment, here are my...
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Weekend Links
What are you up to this weekend? Eloise has a fever, so I will be taking temperatures, serving meals on trays, buzzing around the house...
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Eloise-isms
Because sometimes you just need a good laugh, here are some of the latest soundbites from my funny eldest child. "Does the Tooth Fairy...
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Encouragement for the Hard Days: Favorite Books + Devotionals
Okay, I sort of take back some of what I said about summer. The past couple of weeks have been HARD. The days have been LONG. The house...