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Our culture is ever changing, always evolving… As we navigate the world of social media and try to conquer this thing called connectivity we must accept that it’s not going anywhere.   As many negative and unhealthy parts of it that we have discovered along the way, we can’t ignore the positive effects as well. […]

A couple of years back is when it all began… that little mama intuition nudge in my heart.  I felt drawn to homeschool.  It was a compilation of events and conversations, but it boiled down to having the freedom, privilege, and curiosity to chase my children’s interests.  With a background in development and education I’ve […]

I’m bringing small talk back… If you’ve been here long, you remember when I first began this journal I would post small talk entries documenting my kiddos cute sayings and happenings and just having a relaxed mama conversation with readers.  Somewhere along the way I stopped.  I guess I felt I was documenting it all […]

Around here we’ve been sooo busy with spring activities and although we’re together most of the time through those experiences we have been longing for some slow and sacred time together.  I know it sounds silly to say movie night is our slow and sacred time together, but I think so long as families are […]

“The beautiful White River in the Ozark Mountains where Johnny Morris grew up with his mom and dad.  It was the birthplace of Bass Pro Shops.” These rich and relatable words are written in the most gorgeous watercolor as you enter the exquisite new project of Johnny Morris.  The Wonders of Wildlife, properly coined WOW, […]

It’s finally spring and we’ve been so excited to start our first flower season.  Dakota and I have been working on our business plan for the flower farm during our home school days and it has been so fun seeing her mind at work.  She is very determined to see this dream come true and […]

As you know, I’m focusing on bettering one room per month in my home this year and this past month I chose to update some simple details in the bath.  I found the most beautiful goods at a local business right off the square in Fayetteville, AR. called WITH Home Supply.  I had heard about them […]

For about two years now I’ve belonged to a sweet group of bible study gals in my community.  We spend one day a week with each other sharing life, lessons, and love.   We have read through four studies together now and at the end of each one we celebrate by doing a girls day […]

    Over the years I’ve picked up some ideas to share love and make the sweet holiday special without overspending or eating too much sugar!-Ha.   Here’s the go to list…    1 Set the mood by making cards together.  It’s funnest to make a few homemade, but we usually purchase some from here […]

  I’ve always hoped my home to be a place of rest and refreshment.  A haven to retreat to.  A place I come to find comfort.  It’s easy however, to forget to be intentional about creating this environment in your home or to get overwhelmed with the various options out there.   I’ve found it […]