Today we celebrate 15 years of marriage. Time goes by oh, so fast and I can’t believe it’s been 15 years. 15?!? I was at the gas station the other day checking out (it’s a gas station just up the road from our house where we usually fill up our cars and have gotten to know some of the employees) and the cashier said “How’s your boyfriend doing?” I laughed and said “Oh, he’s my husband. We have been married almost 15 years.” I probably gave her a weird look because she immediately ...
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Our 2019 Summer Bucket List
Summer is officially here and we are so excited! We have been finished with our school year for several weeks, but are so excited for the 6 weeks ahead of marking things off our summer bucket list. Here’s what we’re up to this summer and what we hope to do and see: Go campingTake a trip to the zooCool off at Gaylord Opryland’s SoundWavesGo to a Nashville Sounds gameHave ice cream for dinner one nightVisit the Music City Hot Chicken FestivalListen to music at Musican’s Corner in ...
Our New Homeschool Schedule
I often get asked what a normal homeschool year looks like for us. This usually comes from those who are thinking of homeschooling their kids and are curious what it may look like for their family. For 7 years we did it a certain way, this year, we switched it up a bit and I think we’re all going to love the change. But as a side note and a word of caution before I dive right in here… What works for us, may not work for you. A lot of discussion and prayer both with my husband and friends ...
Bledsoe Creek State Park {review}
Around Christmas time we upgraded our camper and bought a MiniLite. We absolutely love it and said that if we upgraded, we were going to make a point to use it and we've been three times already since Christmas. Our plan is to go at least once a month during the Spring, Summer, and Fall months and then for New Year's every year. We recently got back from a trip to Bledsoe Creek State Park in Gallatin, TN. It's only 45 minutes from our house and we only had a couple days to camp, so this was ...
23 Fun Easter Basket Ideas for Kids of All Ages
Easter is just around the corner (can you believe it?) and if you're like me, you don't want to be scrambling at the last minute to find those cute Easter basket fillers only to find out they're either sold out or no longer available. I've already started filling a couple of the baskets for our kids instead of waiting till the last minute -- the night before to get them filled. Go ahead and use a few of these ideas to stuff your kids Easter baskets. I know they'll love them! Etch a ...
Wonder Crate Kids Subscription Box {Review & Giveaway}
It's no secret that kids love getting things in the mail. I first heard of Wonder Crate over on Instagram and immediately looked into it for our boys. Wonder Crate is a subscription box that introduces kids to inspirational role models, sparks their curiosity and connects them to their own possibilities. Oh, and arrives at your doorstep with your child's name on the box. What's included in a Wonder Crate subscription? A Who Was book to introduce kids to brave, forward-thinking role ...
What I’m Cooking in March
At the end of every month, I spend time coming up with a meal plan for the next month's dinners. I sit down with my favorite cookbooks, Pinterest boards, and go to recipes to create a meal plan that will work for our family and the schedule the next month brings. It takes just a little bit of time, but it is so worth it! If you're like me, if you don't meal plan, you end up eating out more than you should. I attended Jolanthe's session at Teach Them Diligently a few years ago about meal ...
What We’re Reading in February
Every month, I have a list of things I'd like to read that month. In February, I have three books that I'm going to try to get through. I find that my eyes are bigger than my actual read time. But, I am trying to do better at finding time to read, so why not set a goal of three books this month? Here's a little peak at what we're reading this month: My February Reading Pile: Disciple Her by Kandi Gallaty. Written by our Pastor's wife, this is one I've already started reading. ...