A Joyful Heart – Thoughtful Thursday
Our family has been doing an experiment all day to see how grateful we can be. It was part of our homework for our family devotions last night. We were to practice being grateful with no complaining...
View ArticleLeggings – Fashionable Friday
Welcome to Fashionable Friday! I’ve always been interested in fashion, and now that my children are getting older I have a little more time to devote to this area of my life! I am so ready for fall...
View ArticleStarting the Day off Right – Woohoo Weekend!
Starting the day off right is something that tends to be a struggle for me. I am a busy wife and mommy, who wears lots of crowns. I’m also a planner, so at the end of the day I usually have a to-do...
View ArticleBig News – Motivational Monday
Leap on Over for Some Big News! Check it out! www.ruckusandrubies.com For Motivational Monday, I’m inviting you to leap on over to Raising Homemakers. I have some BIG NEWS to share! I’ve joined the...
View ArticlePumpkin Cheesecake Shake – Tasteful Tuesday
Fall is a beautiful season! In fact, it is my favorite time of year. I enjoy the fall colors, cooler weather, scents, and foods. I love anything pumpkin! It’s not quite fall yet, but I have fall...
View ArticleThinking About Homeschooling? – Wise Tip Wednesday
Proverbs 31:1, “The sayings of King Lemuel–an oracle (spiritual, wise counsel) his mother taught him.” Thinking about homeschooling? In today’s Wise Tip Wednesday, we are going to discuss the...
View ArticleThe Narrow Gate – Thoughtful Thursday
Did you know God’s Word says that few will make it to Heaven? These days there are a multitude of beliefs that conflict with this statement. Many people are of the false belief that because they are a...
View ArticleFall Fashion Layering – Fashionable Friday
It’s unseasonably like fall here in SC. I say “unseasonably” because here in the southeast it doesn’t begin to cool down for at least another month or so. However, it has been considerably mild...
View ArticleFountain of Life – Woohoo Weekend
Water is refreshing. It is pure and cleansing. Water is healing and life-sustaining. It is found in three different states of matter. It is one of the most powerful resources God created. Without...
View ArticleKeeping Our Focus – Motivational Monday
I was practicing some photography last week and was attempting to take a closeup of this flower. For some odd reason my camera just did not want to stay focused. No matter what I did, the image...
View ArticleVanilla Ice Cream Sugar Free – Tasteful Tuesday
Ice cream is a favorite dessert for everyone in our home. It’s one of those things I thought I would have to give up when I became a Trim Healthy Mama. The Trim Healthy Mama cookbook does have a...
View ArticleTree of Life – Thoughtful Thursday
According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, the definition of wisdom is knowledge that is gained by having many experiences in life; the natural ability to understand things that most other people...
View ArticleTop 5 Fashion Books – Fashionable Friday
Fashion has always been a big part of my life. Of course, when my children were younger it got pushed to the back burner quite a bit. I spent many days in my sweats and t-shirts. It took me a little...
View ArticlePraising The Lord – Woohoo Weekend
It’s been a week of ups and downs, but God is good all of the time. This weekend I just feel like praising The Lord: Psalm 98 1 Sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous things; his...
View ArticleFishers of Men – Motivational Monday
Recently we stayed at a cabin on the lake with some dear friends. It brought back some sweet memories of when my granddaddy used to take me fishing. Fishing was just one of those things I only did...
View ArticleFootball Party Food
Well, it’s our favorite time of year again. Time for some college football! I am a die-hard USC Gamecock fan, but I have to admit I am a huge fan of football party food!! You may think it’s...
View ArticleHomeschool Purpose – Wisdom Wednesday
Successful organizations and businesses utilize a purpose statement to help them concentrate on the focus of their mission. This is important for families and homeschoolers as well. If you set out a...
View ArticleConsuming Fire – Thoughtful Thursday
There are times when trials get us down. We get discouraged and feel as if we are being buried under an avalanche of the problems of this world. I always find comfort and sanctuary in God’s Word....
View Article5 Fall Essentials – Fashionable Friday
On this Fashionable Friday, I thought I’d share with you 5 fall essentials. This is a list of 5 of my favorite things I just simply cannot live without during this fall season! 1. Lauren Conrad...
View ArticlePeaches and Cream Oatmeal
I don’t know about you, but I sometimes find my Mondays lacking a little cheer and excitement. My new recipe has me so thrilled that I am sharing my Tasteful Tuesday post a day early!! I’m sharing...
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