On a $20, 20-Minute Olaf Costume (a tutorial!)

On a $20, 20-Minute Olaf Costume (a tutorial!)

I’ve known for months that Sam would be Olaf from Frozen for Halloween. He just adores that little snowman, and I thought I could find an Anna or Elsa dress for my Josie girl (which I did. And oh my. I can’t wait to show you trick-or-treating...
On the Reveal of a 58-Page Secret

On the Reveal of a 58-Page Secret

I’ve been keeping a secret. For months now, I’ve been stealing scraps of time for my own self to write something that I just plain wanted to write. It’s a God-sized dream coming true, a little piece of my heart come alive. And soon you’ll be...

On Heaven Breaking Through (an (in)courage post)

“…the Word gave life to everything that was created, and His life brought light to everyone.” John 1:4 (NLT) My two year old loves his Jesus Storybook Bible, with its sweet illustrations and Scripture woven as story. He began requesting ‘the John one’ a couple weeks...
On Knowing What The Leaves Know

On Knowing What The Leaves Know

I’ve been thinking a lot, lately, doing some leaves-are-turning, temps-are-falling, daytime-is-shortening introspective thinking. The fresh start-ness of this time of year has me wanting to purge my whole life, getting rid of clothes and toys, decor and kitchen...
On the Season I’m In

On the Season I’m In

Our seasons, they are changing, with the dredging out of the slow-cooker and sweaters and temperatures predicted to dip their toes into the 30’s next week. Autumn is barreling down on us, yet I – the girl who abhors heat and humidity and welcomes the...
On a Recipe for Western Omelet Casserole

On a Recipe for Western Omelet Casserole

I’m a big fan of egg bakes. I’ve shared versions of egg bakes before (here and here) and I just can’t quit them. And really, what’s to quit? Eggs, cheese, meat… bring it on. Of course when I stumbled onto this recipe in the new Gooseberry...

On (in)courage’s 5th Birthday!

Five years ago, I sat in a dingy office staring at a computer screen. I was astonished to discover other women finding community in that box, and one of the sites I visited daily was (in)courage. Their writing was always a breath of fresh air and encouragement,...

On Five Minute Friday: tell

Linking up with Five Minute Friday at it’s new home in Kate Motaung‘s place. The rules: write for 5 minutes flat – no editing, no over thinking, no backtracking – then visit other ladies who have linked up. Hop over to Kate’s to find out the full scoop behind...

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