(Or Why You Should Start Your Backyard Garden This Spring) There’s nothing quite like the joy of harvesting your own vegetables, herbs, and flowers… right from your own backyard. 🍅🌻 I love stepping off my back porch to go out and enjoy trimming herbs and picking vegetables. Snipping blooms for the centerpiece of our dinner… Read More How to Harvest Vegetables for the Table Next Fall
There’s something sacred about the kind of friendship shared between women, especially when it’s rooted in faith. On this International Friendship Day, we’re celebrating the women who pray with us, laugh with us, and remind us that we’re never walking alone. Whether you’ve found your circle or you’re still waiting, this post is for you.… Read More The Power of Sisterhood: Celebrating Women’s Friendships
Feeling overwhelmed? You’re not alone. Take a moment to read this message of hope and grace and share it with a mom who needs encouragement today. Let’s lift each other up, one prayer at a time.… Read More Small Steps Matter in Motherhood
Independence Day is a celebration of freedom—but it’s also a celebration of the places and people that make that freedom matter. As fireworks light up the sky and flags wave proudly on porches, we’re reminded that the heart of America isn’t just found in parades or speeches—it’s found around backyard tables, in shared laughter, and… Read More Celebrating Independence Day: Freedom & Community
Today, on Flag Day, we celebrate more than just a piece of fabric—we honor a symbol that waves over our homes, our hopes, and the hearts of those who serve. The American flag is a thread that ties together generations. It flies over porches where families gather, over fields where children play, and over cemeteries… Read More Reflecting on Flag Day: Heroes, Home, and Hope
Our flag does not fly because the wind moves it. It flies with the last breath of each soldier who died protecting it. Memorial Day is more than a long weekend—it’s a solemn reminder of the brave men and women who gave everything for our freedom. As we gather with family and friends, let us… Read More Honoring the Fallen: A Memorial Day Reflection
Baking with toddlers is messy, magical, and full of sweet surprises. In this spring-inspired baking adventure, we dive into a toddler-friendly cupcake recipe featuring lime zest and colorful sprinkles—perfect for little hands and big memories. Learn how to turn your kitchen into a joyful learning space with easy baking tips for kids, fun family traditions, and heartwarming moments that go beyond the recipe. Whether you’re a parent looking for simple baking ideas or just want to create meaningful time with your child, this post is filled with inspiration for baking with kids.… Read More Flour, Giggles, and Sunshine: A Spring Baking Day
The love parents show their children is deeply rooted in how they love themselves. Caregivers often overlook self-kindness amidst their sacrifices. Recognizing one’s own need for compassion and rest enhances their ability to nurture others. By prioritizing self-care, parents model emotional management and love, ensuring they can give freely to their children.… Read More Self-Compassion for Moms: Nurturing from Within
. I dream of inviting my closest friends and family to share in this sanctuary. Picture us gathered around a crackling fireplace, sharing stories and laughter. Imagine leisurely afternoons spent sipping tea on the porch, surrounded by the gentle hum of nature.… Read More The Beauty of Simplicity: My Ideal Cottage Vision
This unique ambiance of autumn provides the perfect backdrop for reflection and prayer. As the days grow shorter and nights grow colder, we’re naturally drawn to the warmth of our homes, both physically and spiritually. In the quiet moments that fall offers, we can seek a closer communion with God. Just as Jesus often retreated to solitary places to pray, autumn presents us with an opportunity to slow down and find our solitary place, whether it’s a quiet room or a peaceful woodland trail.… Read More Finding Faith in Fall: Reflective Practices for Autumn
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