God Is Able by Priscilla Shirer {Book Review}

  As 2013 winds down and I start looking ahead to 2014, I find myself longing for more of what really matters. More laughing with my daughter, more lingering conversations with friends, more holding hands with my husband ... just more of the things money can't buy. This year has been been filled with some incredible moments and accomplishments but it also brought some of the most difficult days I've faced as an adult. When I started reading Priscilla Shirer's latest book, God Is Able, ... [Read More]

The Big Picture Interactive Bible Storybook

{This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through them, I will receive a small commission at no additional cost to you.} I adore children's Bibles and Bible storybooks.  As a child we had The Bible Story, a ten-volume set.  Anyone else remember them? I can remember reading the stories aloud with my parents and brothers. When my daughter was born, we began our collection of Bible storybooks and children's Bibles.  I have loved each one.  When the time came to buy her first "real" ... [Read More]

10 Gifts for Teenage Girls under $25

While I may not be an expert on teenage boys, I do have some experience with teenage girls ... you know, what with being one once and now having one in my home.  So, as promised, here is a list of 10 gifts for teenage girls {under $25!}. [For the sake of my daughter who might think this list is a hint of what's under the tree, I should say these suggestions may or may not have been purchased this year but they are based on the oohs and ahhs observed while shopping as well as hours spent ... [Read More]

10 Gifts for Teenage Boys under $25

Facts you need to know before you read any further. I am a girl. I've always been a girl and I'm a girly girl on top of that. I like pink and pretty. I know all about doing hair and nails and makeup. I know where to find the best deal on cute tights and how many bobby pins it takes to keep a cheerleader's high pony tail in tact for four basketball games. I have a girl. She's also a girly girl.  She likes cute boots and comfy hoodies. Her bathroom is full of perfumes, nail polishes, and ... [Read More]

3 Reasons to Try Amazon Prime

{this post contains affiliate links. if you purchase through them, i will receive a small commission.} I admit it, I'm a huge Amazon fan. I might have owned almost every generation of Kindle made. I have an addiction to ebooks and they certainly meet that need in my life. I love being able to search for {and buy} anything from my favorite K Cups to boots for me and my girl. But here's the deal ... Amazon Prime makes Amazon even better!   Here are the three biggest reasons I love ... [Read More]

Simple Christmas {Guest Post from Tricia Goyer}

Oh y'all ... the amazing Tricia Goyer is here to encourage us today.  What a gift is that??  I adore this woman who has a heart bigger than Montana and a passion for encouraging others.  She's one of those people you meet and immediately know you're in the presence of someone who loves Jesus.  I'm thankful to call her friend and to have her share her words with us today. Please make her feel welcome .... Do you ever wish for a simpler Christmas? Maybe you're in the midst of a troubling ... [Read More]