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5 Things I learned on my Journey to Becoming a Working Mom

Well, here we are, nearing the end of another school year (even saying it, I still can’t believe it!), but not just any school year.  This year was one of huge changes for our family…good changes…but hard ones, too!   Last August, just before Katie and Austin started their 7th and 5th grade years at Cornerstone Christian, I was asked to consider a secretary position at the school.  This opened the door for Addison to also start at Cornerstone in their amazing K4 program,...

A Mom’s Top 10 Take-Away Lessons Learned From Disney World

I know it’s so cliche’ to say “hindsight is always 20-20”, but it is oh so true!  We just returned from a 7 day trip to Disney World with our three kids (age 11, 9, and 3).  And, if you follow me on Instagram or Facebook, you should know that we had a wonderful trip!!  I L.O.V.E. Disney.  I try really hard to convince myself that I don’t…especially Disney World…because, I mean, who in their right mind wants to save for soooo long...

Hatching Chicks | Our Learning Adventure

For the last month, we have (thanks to the wonderful teaching and help of a sweet lady we know) been watching the cycles of a chick!   Yep, I said chick.  Three, to be exact…  because, well…if you have kids, you know they can’t “share” an egg. We have listened to those eggs “turning” in the incubator for weeks.  We’ve added water almost daily.   We’ve watched. We’ve waited. We’ve “candled” the eggs to see their changing progress inside (very cool)! We’ve heard...

Throwback Thursday | Polar Opposite Siblings | May 2012

Just in case you were in doubt, Katie & Austin are polar opposites!  They always have been.  They probably always will be.  They rub each other like nails on a chalkboard… ALL. THE. TIME. I am in hopes that one day, they learn to keep their pestering balanced with extra love…that they know when to stop before they cross the line.  Only time will tell… But, I found these pictures this week, and it made me laugh!  Even at these young...

10 Things I’d Tell My 20-year-old Self

 I’m getting close to that next threshold of ages on surveys…you know, when you can no longer be grouped with that 20-35 group?  And, I must admit, it makes me feel old!  I’ll be officially closer to 40 than 30.  That’s right…I’m almost 36…eek!  And in my “old” age, I’ve spent more time lately in retrospect…not living in regret, but thinking of what I want to make sure I teach my daughters as they much-to-quickly grow up in front of my very...

My Lil’ Coffee Addict | Funny Friday

So, earlier this week, Addison and I decided to try our local Walmart pick-up.  We’ve used it before (and loved it — here’s my previous full review:  Walmart Grocery Pick-up Review), but the one that is right down the road from school just opened their grocery pick-up, so we decided to do it again. One of the “extras” we have always received from our Walmart grocery pick-up is a nice freebie bag with goodies inside.  This trip was no different! ...

Throwback Thursday | Our 3 at Age 3

Don’t you just love looking back at comparison pictures of kids?  I am always hearing, “Addison looks just like Katie.”  And she definitely has similar features at times…but other definite differences. Addison has a crazy mixture of Austin’s fun, free spirit and Katie’s deep emotion and independence.  They are all so different.  But each so special.  I can’t wait to see how God uses them and their similarities and differences for His glory in their future!   One thing is...

Recipe Faves | Easy “School” Breakfast Muffins & Casserole

Tomorrow starts our “school year” routine, whether I’m ready or not!  So, I decided that today was the perfect day to cook up two of our favorite easy school morning breakfast recipes — though, now I’m thinking I probably set the bar a little too high for myself for the rest of the school year!  {Surely they won’t think they will have these every day, right??}  Either way, there are few things that I’ve tried that are any easier to prepare that...

Walmart Grocery Review | It’s a GAME-CHANGER, Folks!!

Today I had my first Walmart Grocery (online ordering/pick-up) experience, and let me just say…this could be the biggest game-changer for our family, ever!   A couple of weeks ago, I received a mailer “introducing” me to the Walmart Grocery experience and offered a $10 credit on my first order.  I looked at it, and tucked it away in my coupon holder, and hadn’t really thought much about it.  Until today… You see, I have put off buying groceries for days…...

Every Day Moments | July 24, 2016

Outside my window…is rain, rain, and more rain. I am thinking…of my to-do list for the day, and which to prioritize during nap time 🙂 I am thankful for…my garage and my umbrella. From the kids’ rooms…it’s eerily quiet…being only the second week of school outside of our home, I’m not quite used to it.   From the kitchen…I see a clean {and EMPTY} sink, thanks to my sweet husband’s work after lunch. I am going…to enjoy Addison’s nap time...