I am now officially an empty nester. My youngest moved out last week to her very own place. She’s a whole 2 blocks from me and right behind her sister and brother-in-law but she’s on her own. That leaves me in a whole new stage of life. I look around at all the young moms and their children and wistfully wish that Pinterest had been around when I was their age. Yes, I said it – Pinterest. Bet you didn’t expect that! Never before have there been so many wonderful ideas in one ...
Norwegian Cruise Line: Western Caribbean Cruise Itinerary
As many of you know, just a few weeks ago we cruised with Norwegian Cruise Line all around the Western Caribbean. Woah, what a week it was and the beauty was unreal! Our cruise was seven nights, stopping in four ports, and enjoying two sea days. Day 1: Leave Tampa Day 2: Sea Day Day 3: Roatan, Honduras Day 4: Belize City, Belize Day 5: Costa Maya, Mexico Day 6: Cozumel, Mexico Day 7: Sea Day Our favorite port that we had never been to was Roatan, Honduras. On that day, ...
3 Reasons You Should Cruise With Norwegian
A few weeks ago we cruised with Norwegian around the Western Caribbean on the Norwegian Dawn. We love cruising and we love the Caribbean but we've never cruised with Norwegian before. We had heard its an excellent cruise line but weren't sure exactly what to expect. What stood out to us? 1. The Crew: I've been on 7 cruises and never before have I experienced such an amazing crew. The sweet people who worked on this ship were so personable and really made you feel at home and was always so ...
The Shocking Truth About Motherhood {guest post}
It's funny when people first hear you are going to be a new mommy all they want to tell you about is how amazing it's going to be. They tell you how incredible being a mom is and how fabulous it's going to be holding that sweet new squishy baby. And it is. It's an insane miracle and blessing to be a mommy. Please don't misunderstand what I am going to say, but in the beginning I wish someone had sat me down and said "While this is going to be so insanely amazing, it's going to push you to ...
One Wintry Night {giveaway}
Today, I'm sharing a Christmas favorite over on the Tommy Nelson blog. I'd love for you to join me over there. But first, take a moment to check out this great Christmas and Winter book. You could add it to your collection. Just enter the giveaway below for your chance to win! A snowy night, a warm cabin, and a boy who hears the Christmas story told for the first time—beginning with Creation and ending with the Resurrection. One Wintry Night had my boys sitting on the edge of the ...
Support Second Harvest Food Bank & Save at ICE!
Gaylord Opryland Resort is teaming up with Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee with an exclusive ICE! offer that will help provide 10 million meals to the hungry men, women and children as part of Second Harvest's Feeding Hope Challenge. On Dec. 10-13 from 4-8 p.m., each guest who brings a minimum of five non-perishable food items to ICE! featuring DreamWorks' Shrek the Halls at the Gaylord Opryland Events Center will receive 50% off an adult ticket with purchase of an adult ticket. ...