I’m gonna go out on a limb here and assume that most of y’all already know, #momminainteasy. Last week in the DuPrez home, Derek and I were down and out with colds. He was able to recover faster than I was due to his diligence in taking elderberry capsules twice daily. I can barely remember what…
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Adalyne Rose – Birth Story
Well, eight days ago our precious Adalyne turned 6 months old. I can’t believe how quickly time is passing. Adalyne is no longer the tiny baby that was placed in my arms on March 22nd. She is a 14 pound chunk who loves to look at books, play with blocks, move wherever she can and scream just for fun. Derek…
Missional Motherhood Book Review
This post contains affiliate links When I began reading Missional Motherhood: The Everyday Ministry of Motherhood in the Grand Plan of God by Gloria Furman, I found it interesting that the book consisted of two parts. The first part titled, Motherhood in the Grand Plan of God, gives a broad overview of the Bible and part two,…
Sam’s Club Savings
This post contains affiliate links For the longest time, I avoided grocery warehouses after realizing I could avoid the membership fee by shopping at online retailers including Amazon, Walmart, and Target. I recently changed my mind however when I saw that Sam’s Club was having a special on memberships. I spent some time on their website…
Austin for the Weekend: Our Favorite Spots
This post contains affiliate links My weekend started at our local Whole Foods at The Domain in North Austin. My husband dropped me off to have an hour to myself for writing! He bought a four pack of Cuvee cold brews, our favorite cold brew coffee made right here in Austin, handed me one, and…
Friday Five Beauty Edition
This post contains affiliate links In today’s edition of the Friday Five, I’m sharing my top 5 favorite beauty products! 1. Coconut Oil Okay, so this isn’t really a “beauty product” per se, but I highly recommend using it as one. Coconut oil has many healthy properties and I enjoy using it in my homemade…
Friday Five Baby Items Edition
This post contains affiliate links When it comes to baby items, there are so many to choose from. As a new mom, I had to filter through the various suggestions I received regarding what items I needed for my daughter. If you are a parent, or expecting to be, I’m sure you’ve experienced the well…
Friday Five Fall Edition
This post contains affiliate links Since Fall is (hopefully) just around the corner, I want to share with y’all my five must haves for my favorite season! 1. DW Homes Spiced Pumpkin Candle For me, Fall is really more about the feeling. I grew up in California and now I live in Texas so sometimes it…
I Don’t Wait Anymore Book Review
This post contains affiliate links When I saw the book I Don’t Wait Anymore: Letting Go of Expectations and Grasping God’s Adventure for You by Grace Thornton, my heart skipped a beat. The title instantly caught my attention because when I was single, I read a blog post Grace had written with the same title…
Grace Like Rain in Times of Need
God’s grace is sufficient for me and His power truly is made perfect in my weaknesses. Days like this make my heart full as they provide that much needed reminder. As divine circumstances have allowed, my husband is home today and possibly tomorrow. His company has a policy that every work related injury, no matter…