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Because life can be punny.

Oh hey, Friday! (10 must have fall fashion pieces)

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I am pretty pumped to link up with Karli of September Farm and Amy of The Farmer's Wife this week. I have been looking for a good link-up and found it through my dear friend Jessica at The Newly. If you like what I write, you'll also love what these beautiful ladies write. If you have a spare minute, check 'em out! So, here's the deal. I am starting to understand why mommies tend to "let Continue Reading

I’m a little jealous of Jessa Duggar

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After a full week of car maintenance and tending to a baby, I was delighted to snuggle into my sheets at the ripe hour of 9:30 last night. There is nothing that makes me happier than going to bed early. Seriously, just ask my husband. I do what most people do these days; as I recharge, my phone recharges. Somehow, I always make one last browse through my social media. As I scrolled through Continue Reading

Anthem for Anthem

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I am not being compensated for this post. I am not following this post with a giveaway. This particular 'anthem' is simply that; highest praise for the newest Auto repair place in Atlanta: Anthem Automotive. I'm not sure anyone gets really excited to go to get their car repaired. We just purchased my SUV and the battery died while sitting in the garage. We were all set to go to my Continue Reading

I stared at some OJ this morning because it said ‘concentrate’

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One day when I was a good bit younger, I went out shopping with my mom and my oldest sister. It should be noted that I love my sister very much, but, like me, she has a tough time concentrating on the task at hand. We went into Old Navy for a pair of pants and about an hour and a half later, we somehow managed to find our way into the kids section...and this was pre-kids for both of Continue Reading

Selah

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Have you ever gotten into an unexpectedly wonderful conversation? You know the type: you strike up a conversation with a perfect stranger and somehow the two of you connect to talk about the depth of life. Today, I had a chat with a phenomenally strong man of God while sitting and waiting for my car to get checked out. Our interaction started out like any other interaction: surface level Continue Reading

Oh, hey Friday! (Five travel-inspired decor ideas)

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I am pretty pumped to link up with Karli of September Farm and Amy of The Farmer’s Wife this week. I have been looking for a good link-up and found it through my dear friend Jessica at The Newly. If you like what I write, you’ll also love what these beautiful ladies write. If you have a spare minute, check ‘em out! This week's "Oh hey, Friday!" will be short, but sweet. I am in the process Continue Reading

Five things I would’ve done differently before baby (b.b.)

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I just spent a little over an hour spraying down windows and mirrors and mopping the floors after putting my little guy down for a nap. I never thought I would be in this season of life...and enjoying it as much as I do. Last year about this time, I was just into my second trimester and wondering what the gender of my new bundle was going to be. We still hadn't told many people; mostly close Continue Reading

Book it to the library…

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"I didn't teach my kids how to read. I figured that was the school's job!" She was serious. She didn't flinch when she said it. Normally, I make it a habit not to judge parenting decisions. This particular choice was a little tougher to silence that overwhelming disapproval I felt in my heart. My senses were on hyper-drive. It took every bit of willpower for me to keep my cynicism to Continue Reading

Teachers don’t want your baked goods.

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As a new member of the "mommy blogosphere," I've seen a lot of chatter about what teachers may like as a "back to school" gift. The threads go something like this: "Anyone have any ideas about what would be a good "back to school" gift for Johnny/Susie's teacher? -Last year, I made cookies! -what kind? -chocolate chip! She loved them!" Just this morning, I noticed a thread in one Continue Reading

How you can help the Christians of Mosul and Iraq

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This morning, I drove by a little girl waiting on the bus to take her to the first day of school. I had a selfish thought; 'I am not ready for that day that Bennett has to wait at the bus stop. Will I be when the time comes?' I could've written a post about the first day of school; about how to let your little ones become more independent; about allowing yourself to let go...but that seemed Continue Reading