Every house divided against itself will not stand

Every house divided against itself will not stand

This topic has been on my heart for quite some time now. It holds a deep sentiment for me that I’ll tell you about momentarily. If you’re unfamiliar with it’s roots, we’ll get into that too. I’m curious, what does it mean to you when 

Hospitality: Preparing your heart for guests

Hospitality: Preparing your heart for guests

Welcoming guests and showing hospitality is revealing the heart of your home, you. 🙂 Preparing your heart for guests is key to biblical hospitality. For years, opening my home meant being frazzled to have everything “perfect” before our guests arrived. It left me unenergized, constantly 

Valentine’s day gift guide

Valentine’s day gift guide

This post contains affiliate links. Read the full disclaimer.  There’s two things I want for Valentine’s Day; chocolate and flowers. I don’t expect jewelry but a nice meal I will gladly accept. This Valentine’s day gift guide offers a range of ideas for showing love. I 

Pursuing Hospitality

Pursuing Hospitality

I’m racing around cleaning up the house, a “white tornado” as my best friend calls it. My son asks “mom who’s coming over?” Sigh. Does that scenario sound familiar to you? If so, discover what I’ve learned about pursuing hospitality! Every time I have people 

One month into quarantine

One month into quarantine

It’s been one month since we began our home quarantine, somehow it feels like it’s been a year. Life right now feels like groundhog day. One month since the kids were in school and it’s official – school is closed for the rest of the 

Christian family movies to watch while in quarantine

Christian family movies to watch while in quarantine

If you’re anything like me, you also enjoy a feel good movie 🙂 My family watched a movie this morning that brought us together in an unanticipated way. But God is good and that’s what His truth does. Here are my top 5 recommended Christian 

De’Longhi Espresso Maker Review

De’Longhi Espresso Maker Review

This post contains affiliate links. Read the full disclaimer. You want to buy an espresso machine but every model has mixed reviews. You wonder if you have to spend a lot of money on an espresso machine to get a good quality cup of espresso. 

Spreading hope during Coronavirus quarantine.

Spreading hope during Coronavirus quarantine.

Life can seem more redundant nowadays, than ever before. We don’t know for certain when life as we knew it will return to “normal”. All the while, trying to create a new normal for our children and heck, even ourselves. This is why it’s important 

Life at home during Coronavirus quarantine.

Life at home during Coronavirus quarantine.

It’s amazing how we are adapting to life at home during quarantine. I’ve found that I still have scheduled events on my calendar, they just take place at home now. Originally posted March 28, 2020. Updated below. I still attend istroll and my women’s bible 

Bird Photo Booth

Bird Photo Booth

Have you heard of the bird photo booth? Last Spring was more than welcome here in Massachusetts. It was a late spring and after a long winter, it was way overdue. Buds were sprouting and birds were chirping. Life outside was resurfacing to the barren