Why we spank our children & what the Bible says about it!

My husband and I were 20 and 22 when we first got married.  We had kids almost immediately. Even though we were young, we loved Jesus with all of our hearts and wanted to raise our kids to do the same. We were both spanked as children. We realized it taught us amazing life lessons … Continue Reading

Dinner Thyme: Meals in 15 minutes or less!

*I want to thank Dinner Thyme for sponsoring this post.  All opinions and views are always my own. This past week I tried Dinner Thyme and really enjoyed their service.  This is perfect for people who don’t have a lot of time to cut up various items and need to get dinner done in a … Continue Reading

Cleaning made easy with bObsweep

*I received this product for review purposes, all opinions are my own. So, I just received the most amazing vacuum I’ve ever owned.  It’s the bObsweep PetHair.   Seriously, who knew vacuums can do so much on their own now! I am so impressed and excited for how much this bObsweep is simplifying my life. … Continue Reading

5 ways I’m making better choices for my health this year

In the new year, I always map out some goals I would like to accomplish for every area of my life.  One of them is definitely my health.  Last year, I made some changes and this year I am looking to make a few more.  Here are 5 of them: 1. Water is my new … Continue Reading

The importance of mom’s getting away

A few weeks ago, I went away with a bunch of girlfriends on a shopping trip.  It was only 2 days and yet I felt refreshed like I was gone for weeks.  I realized how important it is for us women to take time away with other women and how it replenishes us in so … Continue Reading

How I get my toddler to eat more veggies

Lately, I’ve really struggled with getting my toddler to eat any vegetables.  Meal time is just exhausting.  I seriously thank God for vitamins because, veggies are just not his friend. I have found that at this age, the best way to get my kids to eat veggies is by hiding them in different foods.  They … Continue Reading

10 reasons I love having boys!!

I totally thought I would of been a mom of girls.  After the first, I thought the next one will be a girl. After the 2nd, I knew the next one was a girl…but, I ended up with 3 boys and I am loving and appreciating it more and more every day!  God knew exactly … Continue Reading

Why gifts matter on Valentines Day!

I’ve heard a variety of debates over Valentine’s Day and why some couples decide whether they want to celebrate it or not.  My husband and I celebrate it not for any other reason other than it’s a fun day to show each other a little extra love. The truth is that every person likes to … Continue Reading

Our family’s cure for the “winter blues”

We love taking vacations as a family.  It is a priority of my husband and I to make amazing memories together every year with our children.  We just got back from a weekend at the amazing Kalahari Resorts in the Poconos.  This was only a few hours from our home, but we would of traveled … Continue Reading

7 tips to thrive as a stay-at-home mom

When I first became a stay-at-home mom, I really struggled as I had an “idea” of what it was going to be like and it was VERY different.  Mainly because, I thought I would have more down time and it turned out to be so much more work than what I had expected. Stay-At-Home Mom … Continue Reading