penny-wise wednesday #7

It's time to save some dough with Penny-wise Wednesday! All of these deals are good through February 22, so you have plenty of time to get them. Ready. Set. Go shop! Plenty of new spring items at Hobby Lobby this week! Can you believe it's only one month away until it's officially spring? Lots of … Continue reading penny-wise wednesday #7

complete baby shower checklist {free + printable}

I've hosted a few parties and showers recently {which you can see here} that were smashing successes (at least, I think so!). There's quite a bit that goes into planning a party or a shower, especially when it's upwards of 30 people. There's the food, the decor, the games, the gifts, the guests, the invitations, … Continue reading complete baby shower checklist {free + printable}

baby {boy} shower ideas

'Tis the season for babies, babies and more babies! YAY! It's a wonderful thing to watch a mama prepare for her little bundle of joy to arrive. A few weeks ago I got to join other creative ladies in planning another shower for a soon-to-be-mama in our church, only this time it's a boy! I … Continue reading baby {boy} shower ideas

sunday in the spirit :: 5 books for spiritual health

I just came from an amazing church service where the Holy Spirit was at work and moving among us, leading, healing, give words of prophecy to us for one another. As someone who has committed my life to Christ for many years, and as a pastor as well, it is so fulfilling to come into … Continue reading sunday in the spirit :: 5 books for spiritual health

top 10 apps to get organized today

I realize that not everyone feels the same way I do about organization, or lists, or schedules. Nonetheless, we all need a little help keeping tabs on the day-to-day activities of life. Since I love organization, and since I'm all for helping others get more organized, here are the top 10 apps to get organized … Continue reading top 10 apps to get organized today

spring cleaning series :: quick tips for organizing your closet

Ever since I got a walk in closet I've noticed that every 10 days or so it becomes a disaster area. Clothes don't quite make it in the hamper, shoes get tossed about, belts get hung from anything they'll hang onto. What a mess. I, for one, don't function well when my surroundings are in … Continue reading spring cleaning series :: quick tips for organizing your closet

valentine’s cookie party with two sweeties

Since my hubs and I don't have kids of our own, we love getting to be uncle and auntie to many sweet li'l ones whose parents are in our lives. It's such an honor and a joy for us both to spend time with all these kiddos, and we like that it gives mommy and … Continue reading valentine’s cookie party with two sweeties

february sweet treats series :: chocolate almond butter cups {paleo}

Upon going paleo-style I was dismayed to discover that peanut butter was not on the docket any longer as a staple food item. Sigh. I love(d) peanut butter. However, a close (now, very close!) second on the love-o-meter is almond butter. It's nearly the same texture, it's still got that nutty goodness that I love, … Continue reading february sweet treats series :: chocolate almond butter cups {paleo}