family

Choosing Your Spouse

Whether your marriage is on point or it needs a little TLC… we all need to be reminded of certain principles to have a more enjoyable relationship. Marriage doesn’t just “happen”; you must be intentionally choosing your spouse every day.

10 Tips You Better Know Before Flying With A Toddler

So, you think you want to go flying with a toddler?

How To Create A Budget For Financial Freedom

Budget. That word just sounds restrictive. No fun. Depressing.

DIY Actual TREE Christmas Ornaments

When Aubrey was 3 months old, we first went up to Boone, NC to start our Christmas tradition of cutting down our own tree.  We wandered around searching for the perfect tree, having a way more in depth conversation about height, shape, and overall appearance than I knew was possible. 

Christmas Keepsakes Mamas Will Love

As moms, we have a tendency to want time to stand still. We want to hang on to those sweet moments at every stage of life for our littles. Everyone tells you time will fly by and it totally does!

Epic Family Reunions In 6 Simple Steps

Hooray for the holidays! It is a season surrounded by giving, friends, and family. And with family so present in my heart and mind this time of year, I wanted to share a tradition near and dear to me… that actually occurs at the end of every summer. 

Blessed By Adoption

Adoption. What an incredible gift; the giving of life, the giving of family, the giving of love.  Each year, November is recognized as National Adoption Awareness MonthAdoption is the reason I am the person that I am today. So here is a little piece of my story…

2 Easy Ways To Create Beautiful Photo Gallery Walls

It is that time of year! Yes… the holidays… but I am talking about the time when everyone is planning their coordinating outfits for family photos! This is something I adore doing and could easily add to our list of family traditions. It is so important to capture each stage of life!

“Thoughts Of A Toddler” Continued… Things My Feisty Four Year Old Says

I know it’s different for every family, but we didn’t go through the terrible two’s or “threenager” stage, really.

30 Unforgettable Fall Activities In The Carolinas

Hellooooo Sweater Weather! Hands down… fall is my favorite time of year – ALL the feels! Fall in the Carolinas means cool mornings on the deck with a cup of coffee, football games, tailgates, sweaters with boots and fun family activities. Not to mention it’s also snuggle season and cuddling is my love language.