Homemade Chicken and Vegetable Soup From Scratch for Busy Moms Who Want Real Food

There is something deeply comforting about a pot of nourishing vegetable-packed chicken soup simmering on the stove. It feels like love. It smells like care. It tastes like someone thought ahead for you. This homemade soup is the recipe for nourishing your family well. You don’t need to overthink dinner. It is made with real… Read More Homemade Chicken and Vegetable Soup From Scratch for Busy Moms Who Want Real Food

March 30, 2026March 30, 2026 bluewillowcottageLeave a comment

Managing Busy Seasons as a Work-at-Home Mom

Busy seasons look different when you’re a work at home mom. The days feel fuller. The to do list grows faster than it shrinks. It can seem like everyone needs you at once. If you’re in one of those stretches right now, take heart. You are not behind and you are not failing. You are… Read More Managing Busy Seasons as a Work-at-Home Mom

March 20, 2026March 28, 2026 bluewillowcottage5 Comments

Experience the Joy of Leadership at Lads to Leaders Convention: A Look Back

These children, although they live thousands of miles from each other, will no doubt come together every year to preach about Jesus, to lead songs in worship to Him, and to bring Glory to His Father, God! I have begun calling all of the youth members “winners.” In God’s eyes, they truly are. … Read More Experience the Joy of Leadership at Lads to Leaders Convention: A Look Back

March 18, 2026March 16, 2026 bluewillowcottage

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day: Green Ideas for Your Home

We always dressed our house up in a bit of Green, for this was Dad’s favorite color. His birthday came with Chocolate cake and Green Ice Cream. After I married, I continued my bringing out of Green from the beginning of March through the 17th. … Read More Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day: Green Ideas for Your Home

March 12, 2026March 2, 2026 bluewillowcottage

Embracing Spring: A Work-at-Home Mom’s Perspective

March always feels like a deep breath around here. Winter has been full and cozy as a work at home mom. However, I can feel my spirit waking up as the days get longer. I love knowing that soon I can close my laptop. I can grab the puppies and step outside into warm sunshine… Read More Embracing Spring: A Work-at-Home Mom’s Perspective

March 9, 2026March 8, 2026 bluewillowcottageLeave a comment

The Heartfelt Tradition of Handwritten Poetry for Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is an invitation to slow down and put love into words. Each year, a handwritten poem becomes my way of saying I still choose you.… Read More The Heartfelt Tradition of Handwritten Poetry for Valentine’s Day

February 14, 2026 bluewillowcottage9 Comments

Gratitude: The Secret Ingredient for a Happy and Healthy Life this New Year’s Day

At Blue Willow Cottage, we believe that the simplest practices often bring the greatest joy, and gratitude tops that list. Gratitude is more than saying “thank you.” It’s a mindset, a daily choice that transforms ordinary moments into extraordinary blessings. When we pause to notice the beauty in our lives, we experience something profound. The… Read More Gratitude: The Secret Ingredient for a Happy and Healthy Life this New Year’s Day

January 1, 2026November 19, 2025 bluewillowcottage7 Comments

God With Us

“And the Glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together…” —Isaiah 4:5 I have always loved the story of Immanuel coming to this planet. I always choose a scene on my Christmas Card that displays the Christ Child in some way. I collect prints of Mary with the baby… Read More God With Us

December 25, 2025December 26, 2025 bluewillowcottage3 Comments