The other day I was craving mac’n’cheese but was completely out of cheddar cheese. (and the blue box doesn’t do it for me. Sorry!) There really is nothing like homemade macaroni and cheese, yet loading up four children to go buy cheese didn’t seem like a logical solution. So I pilfered through the fridge a […]
Motherhood: The Best of Times and the Worst of Times
November 14, 2013 by
Motherhood. It’s the best of times and the worst of times. For example, my kids were playing really well together one day last week. Like for a few hours- no fighting, just enjoying the outdoors. If you know me, one of my greatest prayers for the last year or two has been to see my […]
Creating Personalized Gallery Walls in 5 Easy Steps
November 13, 2013 by
One of my favorite aspects of decor in our home are the two gallery walls I have. There’s one in our living room and and one on our stairwell and I just love how personalized I can make them. Here is how my stairwell looked before: Overwhelming with character, huh? I only had three of […]
The sweetest 3 year old
November 12, 2013 by
Today marks the third birthday of my third child. Evaleigh Austen is such a sweetheart. She brings makes our house a home with her dancing, her sweet smile, her laughter, and her charming antics. She really is a delight and a joy and plus, she’s just cute! We had her party this last weekend- combined […]
Handprint Thanksgiving platter: {Thanksgiving Craft}
November 12, 2013 by
Follow eat.pray.read.love on pinterest Disclaimer: this post is sponsored by Imperial Sugar, but all opinions are my own. Last week, I shared my daughter Allie’s Thanksgiving project. Well of course, her little sister Evie wanted to do a project as well and I was happy to oblige. I found this fun handprint Thanksgiving platter on […]
Free Scripture Printable- Making a House a Home
November 9, 2013 by
I love having visible reminders in my home of the word of God- it’s so refreshing and encouraging- and sometimes convicting. It’s really part of what makes our house a home for us. I love this verse- Psalm 45:11- it reminds me that no matter what others think of me, my God thinks I’m beautiful! […]
