Summer begins here at the cottage, and the garden calls. This year, I’m answering with a dreamy backyard oasis. Each day I add something new. A plant here, a chair there, a steppingstone over yonder. The Hidden Retreat in My Side Yard A haven in the side yard is slowly taking shape. A soaking tub??… Read More Welcoming Summer with Open Arms
One of my favorite parts of family life is weaving the Good News into our everyday moments. Whether we’re gathered around the breakfast table, reading together on the sofa, or working through an ordinary day, God’s Word brings comfort and strength.
Deuteronomy 31:6 reminds us of a beautiful truth: we do not have to face life’s challenges alone. The Lord goes with us wherever we go. He is faithful, steadfast, and present in every season. When fears arise or uncertainties linger, we can rest in the promise that He will never leave us nor forsake us.… Read More Transform Your Life: You Carry Yourself Everywhere
Celebrate the first day of June at Blue Willow Cottage with river adventures, sweet tea on the porch, dancing fireflies, and family campfires under summer skies.… Read More First Day of June at Blue Willow Cottage
Every wave of the American flag carries the legacy of sacrifice. Today, we honor those heroes, remember their courage, and express our deepest gratitude.… Read More Honoring the Fallen: A Memorial Day Reflection
Mother’s Day is sometimes filled with flowers, cards, and breakfast in bed, but for many moms, it can also come with a quiet pressure to make the day feel “perfect,” especially if you are hosting a meal or event for your own mother or mother-in-law (Mother-in-Love). When Mother’s Day Feels Complicated Instead of Picture‑Perfect Some… Read More Embracing the Day After Mother’s Day
May invites us into a gentler rhythm, where slowing down in spring to practice gratitude can feel more natural and life‑giving. I Love to Slow Down and Practice Gratitude as May Unfolds May arrives quietly, not rushing the way spring sometimes does. It invites us to notice small things again. The longer light in the… Read More Gratitude in May: Slow Down and Appreciate Life
April Fool’s Day confession from one work at home mom to another: today I have a plan. I fully intend to start my morning quietly. I will enjoy a hot coffee. I also plan to have a color-coded to-do list and uninterrupted focus. If you believe that, congratulations, you’re officially one of us. In reality,… Read More The First Day of April
Make homemade chicken vegetable soup from scratch with simple ingredients. This easy, hearty recipe is full of flavor, perfect for cozy dinners and meal prep.… Read More Homemade Chicken Vegetable Soup From Scratch: Easy, Hearty & Flavorful
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
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
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