This post contains affiliate links When I saw via a Facebook post that Pastor Mike Fabarez was writing a book on parenting boys and was looking for members to join the book launch team, I was really excited to sign up. I saw in the comments on the post that women were tagging men in…
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Magnolia My Way // Jo’s Favorites On A Budget
This post contains affiliate links One of the features of Chip and Jo’s magazine, The Magnolia Journal, that I really enjoy reading is Jo’s Favorites. This fun section of the journal typically lists about 10 products that Joanna uses with a few phrases on why they’re her favorite. I love her personal style and have…
Magnolia My Way // DIY Hanging Chalkboard
This post contains affiliate links For this week’s Magnolia My Way post, I thought it would be fun to feature an item that’s especially popular right now – chalkboards. If you’ve spent any time at a craft store recently, you’ve probably seen a plethora of these around in all shapes and sizes. I noticed that…
Magnolia My Way // DIY Hanging Side Tables
This post contains affiliate links If you’ve watched Fixer Upper for some time, you may have noticed how Joanna loves to incorporate hanging side tables in bedrooms. I thought the idea was brilliant because it’s fun and unique. Unlike traditional side tables, this type is out of my toddler’s reach so she isn’t able to…
Magnolia My Way // DIY Pendant Lamp
This post contains affiliate links Watching Fixer Upper while we were renting our first apartment really inspired me to think outside of the box when it comes to home decor. I love Joanna Gaines’ style and all things Magnolia so I’m constantly trying to find ways to imitate the Magnolia look on a budget. A…
Magnolia My Way // Series Intro
This post contains affiliate links With the boom produced by Fixer Upper present in all things interior design it seems that everyone wants a piece of the pie. What used to be the boring (at least in my opinion) and male dominated territory known as the home improvement store, now receives a steady influx of…
Praying for Girls Book Review
This post contains affiliate links Praying for Girls by Terri Lynne Underwood is a helpful guide for moms who want to pray for their daughters but might not be sure where to start. Terri is the mother of a teenager, so she’s been through a few seasons of raising a daughter and it was delightful…
Texas, Tears and Timing
This may come as a surprise to many, but I dearly long to return to life in the Lone Star State. While getting married, moving halfway across the country 6 days later and then getting pregnant 3 months later was, to put it frankly, chaos, I deeply cherish the time my husband, daughter and I…
Still Waiting Book Review
This post contains affiliate links I initially learned about author Ann Swindell by reading a post she had written for The Gospel Coalition titled, Don’t Write Just to Get Published. As a blogger, I could relate to the sentiments expressed in her post and was encouraged by her truthful and intelligent writing. I began following…
Serving from the Sidelines
On Wednesday my husband departed at the wee hour of 5 am for the high school summer camp our church is hosting. A battle had been brewing in my heart in the weeks leading up to it because 1) It’s in the mountains on houseboats – how fun is that?! 2) It’s ministry to high…