A Saturday well spent Have you ever heard of Miss Angels Farm Annual Peach Festival? This is the 2nd year that put this event together and this year was to raise money for Surry Medical Ministries. Our trip around town was one for the memory book. Peach Farm Festival Since returning home from our beach trip, we hadn't gone anywhere or done anything worth mentioning so on Saturday we headed out to spend the day together with my mom. She had mentioned seeing about this … [Read more...] about Around Town | Peach Festival and Mt. Airy Adventure
Archives for June 2019
My Epiphany | 12 Month Feel Good Project
Feel Good Project I sat on the porch last week on our family vacation, thinking about all sorts of things as my mind was left wandering with a cup of coffee in my hand. Do you do that too? You have a moment of quiet and the 'what if's' start? I do frequently and I had an epiphany... I'm tired. Not a normal tired like you may be thinking, but a tired down to my bones. My body, my mind, my spirit. I sat there thinking about all the goals I have for my life. Then I began … [Read more...] about My Epiphany | 12 Month Feel Good Project
Dave Ramsey Baby Steps | Week 2
a 7 week series We are on to week 2 of learning about the baby steps. This is a 7 week series in which I share how we are implementing the baby steps that Dave Ramsey teaches and how, if your like our family, can make this happen. From my last post: "I’ve been thinking a lot about writing this post. The Dave Ramsey baby steps is what are family is following to get ourselves out of debt once and for all. A 7 week series to get you started and explain first hand the steps, from a mom … [Read more...] about Dave Ramsey Baby Steps | Week 2
Oak Island | North Carolina Our Family Vacation
Oak Island, NC North Carolina Family Vacation I must begin this blog post with the theory that I am really supposed to be a beach photographer. Hands down. I know it to my core. Now how can I talk my entire family into moving here? Our Oak Island North Carolina Family Vacation. With the exception of two separate weddings I've photographed in Aruba (here & here), & this session/wedding in Charleston, this beach/place was the best beach we've ever been to. Now also keep in … [Read more...] about Oak Island | North Carolina Our Family Vacation
When you’re a mom who is there, but your mind is somewhere else
The Daily struggle I don't know about you, but I know I'm a good mom, but a lot of the times my mind is somewhere else. I'm doing homework with the kids, but I'm thinking about dinner. I'm tucking them into bed, but rushing it because I want to watch my show. I'm there, but my mind wanders so greatly and so often, I'm afraid I'm missing it. I am missing it I was thinking a lot yesterday about my kids. My daughter asked me no more than 15 times if we were going to have the lemonade stand … [Read more...] about When you’re a mom who is there, but your mind is somewhere else
Dave Ramsey’s Baby Steps | Week 1
A 7 week series I've been thinking a lot about writing this post. The Dave Ramsey baby steps is what are family is following to get ourselves out of debt once and for all. A 7 week series to get you started and explain first hand the steps, from a mom of 4 perspective. *Please note this post contains affiliate links. If a purchase is made through my links, I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.* What are the baby steps? You can download the print the list here in my … [Read more...] about Dave Ramsey’s Baby Steps | Week 1
Fathers | What it means to them
Fathers. What it means to them. Having children of your own is when the understanding of what your own parents went through begins. You think you know, but you have no idea. Father's Day *Please note that this post contains affiliate links. If a purchase is made through one of our links, we earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.* Make Your Own Video Here "The quality of a father can be seen in the goals, dreams, and aspirations he sets not only for himself, but for his … [Read more...] about Fathers | What it means to them
Pets & Children | The Benefits of Growing Up Together
Why kids with pets are better off It's no mistake we love our animals around here ;) It's kind of a running joke with my friends, but the benefits of growing up together, pets and children, has a lot of science behind it. Why kids are better off. The Science I love this entire article from Psychology Today. "...the authors concluded that growing up with pets is linked to higher self-esteem, cognitive development, and social skills." I mean think about it. Kids talk to their … [Read more...] about Pets & Children | The Benefits of Growing Up Together
Green Kid Crafts-STEM projects in your child’s hands-Giveaway
Making summer memories Contest as ended and the winners are... Katie H. & Caroline M.!!! I am so dang excited about this post. Green Kid Crafts & I have partnered up to bring 2 lucky readers a 3 month STEAM subscription. YES!!!! **Please note this post contains affiliate links. If a purchase a made through my link, I will earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Who is Green kid crafts? About Green Kid Crafts "Green Kid Crafts launched with the vision of … [Read more...] about Green Kid Crafts-STEM projects in your child’s hands-Giveaway
Top 5 Sunscreens For Kids-Safe and Verified
EWG verified at a #1 Top 5 sunscreens for kids that are all safe and rated on the EWG website. I'm sharing my favorites we have used to protect my own children. Jackson was rocking those goggles ;) *Please note as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. My reviews are my own and my own alone.* What makes a top 5 sunscreen list? I am super picky about what I put on my children. After an embarrassing amount … [Read more...] about Top 5 Sunscreens For Kids-Safe and Verified
