I don’t know who can look at a picture of a landfill or a trash island in the ocean, and not want to do something to reduce how much they contribute to the problem. God blessed us with such a beautiful world, and it is heartbreaking to see what has come of it. But where…
Holiday Loneliness in The Military
It is hard to be in the military and constantly separated from those you love. That separation is made that much harder when a holiday or special event comes around. Whether it is Christmas, Easter, or an anniversary, a gloom can be cast over those days without the people you want to celebrate with. So…
Easy Third Trimester Pregnancy Experience
This post contains affiliate links for which I will receive a small commission for any purchase made at no additional cost to you. All products are items I have purchased myself. My third trimester of pregnancy was a rollercoaster. There weren’t many symptoms that stayed consistent throughout. It was a time of constant change in…
How to Spend More Time Outside
An interesting fact about me is that 55-65 and sunny is my ideal weather. It is not too cold, but not so hot that you can sit out in the sun for more than 30 seconds and not be soaked in sweat. It is so nice and I am so thankful that I get to…
First Baby: 38 Week Positive Unmedicated Birth Story
Warning: Please proceed with caution if you are grossed out by the blunt talk of the bodily functions and fluids that occur during the birthing process. Sunday, November 9, 2025, has recently become the best day of my life. It is the day that we got to welcome our sweet baby boy into the world!…
24th Birthday Reflections and Resolutions
I love any excuse to reflect and set new goals for the future. Many people enjoy using the New Year for this purpose, but why limit myself to only once a year? I think birthdays are wonderful times to think about the last year of your life and the year ahead. These are the things…
Practical Books to Help a Marriage Thrive
A few months back, my husband and I celebrated our third wedding anniversary. It got me thinking about the books I read when we first got married, and I decided to revisit some of them. As we prepare to enter a new season of life, I wanted to remember what makes our marriage so wonderful….
Ways To Remember A Miscarried Baby’s Birthday
Last week was the birthday of my first baby, who was miscarried. This brought up a lot of thoughts and emotions about what to do. It felt important to me to remember his life in some way, but I didn’t know how. Nothing seemed quite right. I am going to share with you what my…
How to Fill Time When Your Spouse is Deployed
Around the same time that my husband went overseas, my work schedule changed, and I all of a sudden found myself with a lot more free time than I was used to. I was not sure what to do with it. I think it is probably a common issue to find yourself with more time…
Easy From Scratch Food For Beginners
This post contains affiliate links for which I may earn a small commission if you purchase at no additional cost to you. Wanting to start making more of your food at home is a growing trend as more and more information is coming out about the harmful effects of all the things put into processed…