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Christian Family Activity: Hiding the Bible

When we moved into our new house at the beginning of last year, there was this weird wall that needed to stay there for support... but it was WAY TOO BIG. We didn't want that wall to block the entrance and the areas of the house that we spent…

March 4, 2019

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#AllwoodPartyOf6 Family Pictures in the Snow!

If you know me, you know I. LOVE. SNOW. When I used to work at a 9-5, I hated the snow because I had to drive in it! My job depended on it!! But now that I have the privilege and freedom to work from home, and be with my…

January 31, 2019

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How to Put Up a Wood Wall in Under 3 Hours

Wood walls are all the rage right now and I'M HERE FOR IT. It's just such a fun way to add texture. So, for another Allwood Home Remodel project, we wanted one in Easton's bedroom! I called up my girl, Tracey from Tracey's Fancy... she actually did Easton's wood wall in…

January 23, 2019

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This stage of life? It’s hard too. (My love letter in response to the Austin Mom’s blog)

(yes, this pic is 6 months old because at this stage in life, it's a miracle to get the whole family in a decent picture once a year!) I had several friends who recently posted links on Facebook to this amazing article written by the Austin Mom's Blog. Just reading…

May 14, 2017

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Does your spouse support your business dreams? (and what to do if they don’t!)

(I posted this on my Facebook page this week and was shocked at the response!!! I thought it may bless some of you here as well!) This guy. "Mr. Magic". My biggest support. My gift from God. I gotta tell you what he did for me. I am in the…

January 24, 2016

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Ladies, THIS is why it feels so hard sometimes….

Dear female creative business owners, If you are discouraged with your business this morning, or feel stuck or confused or feel like you are hitting up against a brick wall, I want to share something with you. There is a very real enemy in this world who comes to steal,…

May 4, 2015

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An encouragement for mothers

Yesterday, I went to my favorite running park to get a jog in. Yes, it was my second workout of the day (I have only two things to say about that. #1) Cadbury eggs. #2) I am meeting The Magnolia Mom next week. You ladies get me?) Anyhoo, so as I was…

March 12, 2015

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5 things NOT to say to a family who wanted to adopt a child, but didn’t

So if you have followed my blog for any length of time, you may know that for years we have tried to adopt a child. My husband and I have 3 healthy, wonderful, wild biological children, but I have always, always wanted to adopt. It was 11 years ago…

February 20, 2015

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Yes, we unplugged our kids (taking a break from the crazy train)

(NOTE: I've been sitting on this blog post for a few months. I wrote it months ago and then chickened out on posting because I know I'll get some push back on it. But I've talked to even more mommas lately whose hearts are aching to take their family nights back and…

January 22, 2015

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August 20th. A day I always remember with sadness, yet a grateful heart.

Today is August 20th, the day our first baby was due to be born. We were so excited to be pregnant!!! I had prayed for a reason to quit smoking (yes, me.) and 3 weeks later was suddenly pregnant!!! How's that for an answer to prayer! At my…

August 20, 2014

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