Family Life
Lessons I Learned From Selling My Home and What I’d Do Differently
We moved in with my mother nearly eight years ago while my husband was getting his masters. It was a good situation for both of us because she was living in a big home alone, and we needed to downsize our rent. At the time, the market wasn’t great for selling the home that we…
Read MoreExploring the Mysteries of the Maya at the Perot
Ancient cultures are full of wonder. Often, we look to the west for inspiration of ancient civilizations. However, they’re not the only ones that can hold the title of “advanced civilizations.” The Maya people constructed complex architecture and cities, as well as offered significant contributions in astronomy, agriculture, and engineering. Although their ancient cities have been…
Read More5 Habits You Can Develop to Support a Healthy Heart
February is American Heart Month. It is very important for me to cultivate habits for my family to support healthy hearts. Habits don’t have to bring you down. There are fun and creative ways to train up your kids (and re-train yourself) to care for the body you’ve been given. Building heart healthy habits can be…
Read MoreA Stunning Map to Track Your Family Travels and More
I have been having so much fun designing and bringing to fruition my home library. Since I have so many books, I knew my wall space would be slim. Nevertheless, there is always room for a beautiful map. I’ve always loved the idea of push pin maps, but I had never seen something that was…
Read MoreKari Jobe’s Album: The Garden Review & Giveaway
Sometimes as you walk through dark valleys, you can feel as if you are the only one who has experienced a season so difficult. Over the past year as I’ve walked through the loss of my sister in a car accident, I’ve often become so overwhelmed with my own circumstances that I was oblivious to…
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