I’ve been busy! Recent work roundup
Has my blog seemed quiet lately? I know it seems like that, but I have been a busy little bee this month! (Emphasis on little— you guys know I am 5’2” if I stand up really tall). Here are some of the projects and articles I have been working on (with links!) TWYLA FRANZ’S GRATITUDE […]
Non-Candy Easter Basket Gift Ideas
Easter basket ideas that are not candy. Items are organized by age and are all $20 and under
Non-Candy Easter Basket Gift Ideas
20 Easter basket ideas that are not candy. Items are organized by age and are all $20 and under
Preserving Autumn Leaves with Mod Podge
My apologies in advance for the quality of these photos; I filmed the process in stories and forgot to take step-by-step process shots, so many of these are stills from Instagram stories. This is such a simple project however, that I think you will get the idea no matter the photos. Collecting autumn leaves with […]
Mindfulness and Balance in Approaching Fall Apparel
Clothes are a creative expression for me, but the love of clothes can turn to sin very quickly. This post covers my strategy for keeping the creativity alive, but not letting shopping for clothes turn in to an idol.
How to Make Photo Coasters using 4×4 Tiles
Father’s Day is half a week away, and rather than doing the last-minute, panic-buy where you shell out way too much money for a lackluster gift, consider making him something meaningful. I decided to make these photo coasters for my Father-in-law because, like all grandpas, he adores his grandkids— and we are on a tighter […]
Holy Week Activities for Kids
Four activities per holy day: Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and Easter Sunday
Sunday School in the COVID-19 Season
I planned this project before I even knew what was about to happen in our world. But now that Sunday school classrooms across the nation are closed, this project is rather timely. I planned this project because I loved the felt boards of yesteryear, and as a kinesthetic learner, it always helps me to get […]
Creating reminders of Him in our home
I’ve mentioned in several posts that my seasons of difficult anxiety often have a root in control. An important lesson I learned from the most recent anxiety season is that fully surrendering to Him is what pulls me out of the spinning, whirling quicksand of fear. But in order to truly break the anxiety cycle, […]
Books of the Bible— teaching myself, teaching my kids
As I mentioned, I am taking it upon myself to learn all about the New Testament in 2020, and one of my first projects was to give myself a bird’s eye view of the books. Furthermore, I am determined to bring my kids into my journey through these books in the hopes that they will […]