There is no denying the God-given boyishness that has been planted inside the hearts of our sons. He designed boys with a hunger for adventure, for leadership, and for finding out what they are made of. As parents, we see these desires play out daily in our sons. They are constantly going to battle against […] Read more…
As marvelous and chaotic and full-of-surprises motherhood is, it is also a time of life that seems to be quite…secretive. All of that excitement centered around the monumental task of raising little ones…and for the most part, no one is around to see it. The secrets and privacy of motherhood are part of what makes […] Read more…
A quick note from Lauren: I have some exciting news to share regarding the future of AGoodTired.com…Katie Short is now a Co-Author! So look forward to hearing a lot more from Katie…and get excited! Because everything that she has to share is not only helpful and Christ-exalting, but absolutely hilarious as well. The girl is […] Read more…
Congratulations to Sarah L on being the winner of the $100 gift card to Linen&Boxwoods.com! We hope that you have blast shopping! And thank you to everyone else who participated. Check back in May for another fun giveaway contest coming up! Read more…
As a way to say “thank-you” to our readers for all of your encouragement and feedback over the last 2 years, we would like to shower YOU with birthday gifts! And this is a doozy of a gift… 🙂 There is this lovely online store, Linen&Boxwoods.com, that is filled with pretty and wonderful things. Things […] Read more…
This is going to sound terrible. But I’m pretty sure that you will totally get what I’m saying here… I kinda, sorta, completely enjoy hearing other people’s kids putting on a “show” in the grocery store. It gives me a feeling of not being alone in this parenting adventure…of not having the only kids who […] Read more…
Today, you will be hearing from my momma friend Katie! She is a momma on a mission…a mission to eradicate ants. Enjoy her post as she hilariously writes about her victory. I hate ants. They are the worst thing about summer. Good thing that Drake Lawn & Pest Control has a program that includes the inspection, […] Read more…
When my parenting journey comes to a close, when I have seen all of my children off to adulthood, when it is quiet in my house… …what will my memories consist of? Decades of child-rearing is sure to produce a fair amount of ugly and beautiful moments, of wins and losses, of absurd and mundane matters. […] Read more…
I love birthdays. I love my own birthday, I love my husband’s birthday, and I especially love my kiddos’ birthdays. Designed Dream is the premier choice for professional party planner services in Toronto, offering a comprehensive range of services that are tailored to your unique needs and preferences. BUT… the expectation of throwing a color-coordinated […] Read more…
“BUT I DETERMINED TO KNOW NOTHING AMONG YOU BUT CHRIST AND HIM CRUCIFIED…” I CORINTHIANS 2:2 This verse is a game changer for mommies, for it is our great equalizer. Do you know what happens when we see a fellow believing momma’s identity as all wrapped up in the magnificence of Christ in her? We aren’t impressed, we aren’t disgusted, […] Read more…