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Luke 2:15-20 (MSG) paints such a vivid picture: “As the angel choir withdrew into heaven, the sheepherders talked it over. ‘Let’s get over to Bethlehem as fast as we can… Read more: Finding Peace on a Path Others Don’t Understand

Well friends, another year has come and gone. I used to dread my birthday—not necessarily because I was getting older (we all are), but because I didn’t like the attention.… Read more: Birthdays: A Gift Worth Celebrating

There’s something about stepping into your 40’s that changes the way you see yourself—and the world. Not in a dramatic, overnight way… but in a slow and holy shift. It’s… Read more: 5 Things Your 40’s Will Teach You… If You Haven’t Learned Them Already

There’s a woman in Scripture whose story is often overlooked, yet it carries deep truth for anyone who has suffered because of someone else’s choices. Her name is Hagar, and… Read more: God Who Sees Me: The Story of Hagar and the God Who Still Meets Us Where We Are

Life feels different these days. With my youngest off at college an hour and a half away, my middle child also at school the same distance (not the same college),… Read more: Life Lately: Learning to Settle into a New Season

I’ve always been a PSL (Pumpkin Spice Latte) girl through and through. When fall rolls around, you can usually find me with one in hand—it’s my seasonal guilty pleasure. That… Read more: Pumpkin, Spice & Everything Nice: The Coffee Drink My Daughter Talked Me Into (And I’m Glad She Did)

My oldest son’s birthday is this month — and as it does every year, it brings with it a wave of emotion that’s hard to put into words. On the… Read more: When Grief and Joy Share a Day: A Birthday, A Goodbye, and God’s Grace in Between

Hey friends — it’s been a while. If you’ve followed me from my photography days, you might’ve noticed things went quiet for a long time. Truth is, I needed that… Read more: New Chapter, New Pace: Life With Jenni B

There’s something about pizza that brings people together. Whether it’s a quick weeknight dinner, a late-night snack, or a game day meal, pizza has a way of making any occasion… Read more: Delicious and Easy Ham and Pepperoni Stromboli Recipe: Perfect for Pizza Lovers!

Grandma’s recipe box is a treasure trove of memories, history, and delicious treats. As I sifted through the stained and worn cards, I came across a recipe for ‘One-Layer Wacky… Read more: Sweet Memories from Hard Times: Rediscovering a Depression-Era Cake Recipe

Learning to let go of the need for perfection can be a difficult task, especially when it comes to stepping out of our comfort zones in order to achieve our… Read more: Faith Over Perfection: How Taking Massive, Imperfect Steps Can Help You Achieve Your Goals

When I reflect on my childhood with my Father in the kitchen I think of three things; chocolate chip pancakes, no bake cookies and these sour cream softies. There’s nothing… Read more: Savoring Memories: My Father’s Delicious Sour Cream Softies Cookie Recipe

As a parent, it’s always exciting to see our children take up a new hobby or interest. For many, one such interest could be cooking and baking in the kitchen.… Read more: Deliciously Simple: My Daughter’s 5-Ingredient Peanut Butter Bars Recipe

This recipe is a favorite in our home. The teens/adult children request it over and over. Which is why I am so happy this recipe is so easy! And, if… Read more: Moist and Delicious: Our Ultimate Banana Bread Recipe

This was originally posted on my Pinterest page in October of 2022. Not only is it still one of the top performing pins, it continues to be the favorite in… Read more: The Best Cinnamon Rolls | Tik Tok Made Me Do It | Pinterest Famous Favorite

Oh. My. Goodness. Has it really been 7 whole months since we last spoke? Time flies when you’re an almost empty-nester. So much has happened in these short 7 months… Read more: Hello, It’s Me | Update & Pins I’m Diggin’

Note – the links contained in this post may be commissioned links. Meaning when you click on one of the links and follow through with a purchase, the company sends… Read more: Top 10 Letter Boards to Create This Fall | Family Inspired | Teen Cringe Worthy Quotes

Note – the links contained in this post may be commissioned links. Meaning when you click on one of the links and follow through with a purchase, the company sends… Read more: List of Top 10 Favorites for Autumn | Walking through the Fire | Holding on to Hope

Note – the links contained in this post may be commissioned links. Meaning when you click on one of the links and follow through with a purchase, the company sends… Read more: Top 20 Quote Pins | Community of Mothers – Before, During and After | + Getting the Good Stuff

I cannot believe in 3 days I will be dropping my middle child off at college. One and a half hours away. On one hand I’m happy he didn’t choose… Read more: Top 20 of the Week | College Prep & Mom Wept | Pinterest Love

Note – the links contained in this post may be commissioned links. Meaning when you click on one of the links and follow through with a purchase, the company sends… Read more: Mint Oreo Trifle | Quick & Easy Layered Dessert | St Patricks Day

Note – the links contained in this post may be commissioned links. Meaning when you click on one of the links and follow through with a purchase, the company sends… Read more: Favorite 15 Images of the Week | Busy Mom Life & Introvert Musings | July 8, 2022

Note – as with the Spoonie Gift Guide, July post, Mothers Day post and Fathers Day post, the links contained in this post may be commissioned links. Meaning when you… Read more: Outfits of the Month | Favorites with Shopping Links | Graduation Tears & College Ugly Cry | June 2022

Note – as with the Spoonie Gift Guide, July post, Mothers Day post and Fathers Day post, links contained in this post may be commissioned links. Meaning when you make… Read more: Top 15 Inspiration & Reflection Pins of the Week | Teens & Budgeting | 5/27/2022

Note – as with the Spoonie Gift Guide, July post, Mothers Day post and Fathers Day post, the links contained in this post may be commissioned links. Meaning when you… Read more: Pinterest Created Idea Pins Review & Favorite Supplies Used | April

Note – as with the Spoonie Gift Guide, July post, Mothers Day post and Fathers Day post, the links contained in this post may be commissioned links. Meaning when you… Read more: Top 15 Inspiration & Reflection Pins of the Week | Mother &/or Daughter Day Gift Guide 5/6/2022

Good morning and Good Friday, Friends! This post contains quite a bit of my journey with Jesus so if this isn’t your thing, please skip the words and scroll down… Read more: Best #Pinterest Pins of the Week | Top 15 Weekly Inspiration & Reflection | 4/15/2022

Hello and happy Friday, Friends! I hope you all had a fun and safe St. Patrick’s Day and ate all the green foods. I cannot believe it’s been a few… Read more: Pin Pin Haul | Top Weekly Inspiration & Reflection | 4/8/2022

Hello and happy Friday, Friends! Here in the Kansas City area we received quite the snowfall yesterday so it is beautiful. Cold, but beautiful. This week I’ve had it on… Read more: Pin Haul | Weekly Inspiration and Reflection | Quit Pulling the Rubber Band | 3/11/2022

Hello and happy Friday, Friends! I hope y’all had a fantastic week! The weather here in Kansas City the past week has been full of ups and downs. GORGEOUS and… Read more: Pinterest-ing Pins | Weekly Inspiration and Reflection | 3/4/2022