Homemade Pizza: Easy Crust and Sauce Recipes + Thrive @ Home Link-Up

homemade pizza recipe

Pizza! I think just about everyone enjoys a nice slice of pizza, even if only every once in awhile. (More like once a week around here!) The thing I like about pizza is that all you need to do to create a whole new taste is to use different toppings. My husband and I have been making this … [Read more...]

The Day I Realized I Was Like a Withered Branch + Scripture Printable

i am the vine

This post is part of the Book to Brain series. Weary. Parched. Shriveled. Faded. Exhausted. Wilting. Overwhelmed. Withered. These are words that could describe how I've been feeling lately--both physically and spiritually. The past few months have been filled with highs and lows. I've … [Read more...]

A Mother’s Prayer {Free Printable} + Thrive @ Home Link-Up

mothers prayer

I found this poem quite awhile ago, and thought I would share it in honor of Mother's Day coming up this weekend. Enjoy your free printable! :) { Click to download PDF }   * * * * * * * * * *   The Thrive @ Home blog hop, hosted by myself and Audra Michelle, is a place for women … [Read more...]

Gifts You Can Purchase Without Leaving Your House {Mother’s Day Edition}

mothers day gifts

I'm not much of a shopper... I don 't like getting out much, which is why I really like the idea of shopping online. Purchasing gifts online can be a huge time (and sanity!) saver. Today I'm sharing some Mother's Day gift ideas that you can easily buy online and sent directly to the … [Read more...]

Top 8 eBooks on My “To-Read” List

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Yesterday I shared part of my eBook reading list with my newsletter subscribers. I decided to go ahead and share it with you too! To view it, CLICK HERE or on the image above. SPECIAL NOTE: The newsletter says that The Ultimate eBook Bundle Sale ends tomorrow because I sent it out yesterday. The … [Read more...]

Baby Fever! + A Lesson on Trusting God

baby fever

Yep, I've got the fever... I knew it would come eventually. I've been fighting it for awhile. And there are days I'm chasing my spirited toddler around and tell myself I'm crazy for wanting another one. But, I have to admit it some day. Today is that day. Are you ready for it? I think I'm ready … [Read more...]

10 Simple Dinner Ideas for Evenings You Don’t Have a Meal Plan + Thrive @ Home Link-Up

dinner ideas

I once had a reader ask what my "go-to" recipes are when I don't have a plan for dinner.  A very appropriate question to ask me because meal planning is something I struggle with. I don't know about you, but I have a very difficult time sticking to a menu plan. Often I am throwing something … [Read more...]

5 Things Parenthood Has Taught Me About Marriage

parenthood and marriage

Three years ago today my husband and I exchanges vows in front of our family and friends, pledging our love and commitment to each other for the rest our lives. Aww... Aren't we cute? ;-) In light of this, I just had to write a post about marriage today! That only makes … [Read more...]

Truth for Tots: Tips and Tools for Developing Godly Character in Young Children

godly character

This post is part of the Truth for Tots series. As I have watched my daughter grow into an active, sometimes rather independent toddler, I am constantly reminded of the importance of helping our children develop godly character at an early age. Guiding our little ones in cultivating correct … [Read more...]

Now Available: An Entire Library of eBooks & eCourses for Only $29.97 + Kindle Fire HD Giveaway!

homemaking eBook bundle

The Ultimate Homemaking eBook Bundle sale has ended, but you can still purchase the eBooks and eCourses individually. Some of the links below are affiliate links. If you make a purchase I may make a percentage of the sale (at no additional cost to you). For full details, please see my disclosure … [Read more...]

A Sneak Peek of What’s Coming Monday!

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Okay. I know I said I was going to wait until Monday to share the full listing of eBook and eCourses in The Ultimate Homemaking eBook Bundle, but I couldn't wait. Our designer put together this awesome graphic that shows the covers of everything that's included. It's so huge that I couldn't add it … [Read more...]

My “Clean Enough” Housekeeping Routines + Thrive @ Home Link-Up

cleaning routine

A few weeks ago, after sharing my Housekeeping Routines At-A-Glance printable, I had a reader ask me to share about my cleaning routines in more detail. So, here they are in all of their glory! Daily Cleaning Routine Tasks Clutter Pick-up Three times a day we spend a few minutes picking up … [Read more...]

The Ultimate Homemaking eBook Bundle Is Coming Monday!

homemaking eBook bundle

So, I've been waiting to share this news for over a month now. I've literally been sitting on my hands to avoid typing and posting this before today. (Ok, maybe not literally sitting on my hands, but I have been anxiously waiting!)  I am elated to finally be able to spill the beans … [Read more...]

Time Management, Re-Arranging Furniture & Abiding in Christ {What I Learned During My Blogging Break}

toddler play corner

Hello friends! I'm back and have so much to tell you. While my blogging break didn't go quite as I had planned, it was a good time of renewal and very energizing in many ways. I have to admit that I didn't "rest" nearly as much as I expected. But, the break did help me realize the importance of … [Read more...]

Helpful Housekeeping Tool + Thrive @ Home Link-Up

housekeeping tool

In my book, Clean Enough, I share how I use a timer for various household chores. It has been a huge help to me in motivating me to work quickly and get things done. That is one of the tools I use for successful homemaking. What about you? What housekeeping tools do you use? Share in a … [Read more...]

Learning to Rest {Why I’m Taking a Blogging Break}

i will give you rest

I've been working pretty hard lately. I'm not saying this to toot my own horn or come across as prideful. It's just the truth. The beginning of this month has been BUSY with the launch of my eBook and writing a 5 day blog series. Along with this, I've been dealing with a head cold, sleeplessness … [Read more...]

Nurture a Habit of Hospitality {5 Days of Making Your Home a Haven}

hospitality habit

This post is part of the 5 Days of Making Your Home a Haven series. Today is the last day in our series! I hope you have been encouraged and inspired in your homemaking journey. This week I have focused on our heart, our atmosphere, our family and our home. I wanted to end our discussion … [Read more...]

Create a Sense of Beauty {5 Days of Making Your Home a Haven}

create beauty

This post is part of the 5 Days of Making Your Home a Haven series. Our Creator is a God that loves beauty and finds the lovely in the most unlikely places sometimes. In building a cross-centered haven for our family, our dwelling place must reflect that. First, our hearts must become more … [Read more...]