Over the summer Derek and I decided that we would begin working together toward purchasing our first house. While thankful for the housing we’ve receiving in apartment living, renting leaves much to be desired. To learn more about home buying, we met with our friends who are realtors and they walked us through the process….
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That California Trip
Our little family took a trip to California in mid October. We hadn’t originally planned on the trip but when I found out I was able to fly all of us for under $200 total, roundtrip, we knew we had to take advantage of the opportunity. I happened to look on the Alaska Airlines website…
The Words Between Us Book Review
This post contains affiliate links The Words Between Us by Erin Bartels tells the the story of Robin Windsor a young woman on the run from her past. The book immediately captivates readers as it opens with readers learning some dark details about Robin’s father. Fleeing from a dark family history, Robin has established roots…
How Much Is a Little Girl Worth? Book Review
This post contains affiliate links How Much Is a Little Girl Worth? is the children’s book by author, mom, and sexual abuse survivor Rachael Denhollander. This book is so well done and is a lovely companion to Rachael’s memoir, What Is a Girl Worth? Rachael Denhollander was the first to publicly speak up about how…
What Is a Girl Worth? Book Review
This post contains affiliate links What Is a Girl Worth? is the memoir by Rachael Denhollander who became famous after being the first to publicly speak up about the sexual abuse by former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar. What Is a Girl Worth? produced in me a mixture of emotions including anger, sadness, and fear….
Friendish Book Review
This post contains affiliate links Friendish is the debut book from Bible teacher and author Kelly Needham. The book’s title is derived from the idea that as Christians, we need to cultivate friendships that are genuine. Kelly begins the book with the example of when she was visiting some friends and they went out to…
Love Lock Book Review
Synopsis In our socially networked but disconnected age, we find ourselves longing for deeper, more intimate connection. Love Lock, Creating Lasting Connections with the One You Love is the perfect read for couples who want the closeness back. We were created for connection, yet many marriages are coming apart as couples “unfriend” each other long…
Created to Care Book Review
This post contains affiliate links Created to Care is the latest book by blogger, author, and mom Sara Wallace and it is my favorite book for moms. When it comes to books for Christian moms, it seems like there are many options to choose from. What sets Sara’s book apart is that it focuses on…
The Enlightenment of Bees Book Review
Welcome to the Blog Tour for The Enlightenment of Bees by Rachel Linden, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours! ABOUT THE BOOK Title: The Enlightenment of Bees Publisher: Thomas Nelson Release Date: July 9, 2019 Genre: Women’s Fiction Sometimes a shattered dream leads to an amazing journey. At twenty-six, apprentice baker Mia West has her entire life planned…
Ever Faithful Book Review
This post contains affiliate links Ever Faithful is the latest in the Vintage National Parks Novel series by Karen Barnett. The book revolves around the lead character Elsie who works at Yellowstone National Park during the time of the Great Depression. Although she desires to go to college, it has taken Elsie a bit longer…