I had such high hopes for my Christmas this year…and it started with my tree. Last year I purchased fun and funky ornaments on sale after Christmas. I immediately put them on the tree and they were perfect. It didn’t even bother me that it was after Christmas. I still enjoyed those ornaments on that […]
Facts About Orphans Around the World
This post may contain affiliate links. Click here for my full disclosure.As Americans, we have it pretty easy. Our communities seem pretty insulated from the horrors of slavery and human trafficking, yet in the rest of the world, these horrors are extremely real…especially for those without a loving family to protect them. Did you know… Over 140 million orphans and waiting children under the age of […]
All I Really Want For Christmas
This post may contain affiliate links. Click here for my full disclosure.First Day of School 2009 for my daughters I am passionate about adoption. Adoption is such a great picture of God’s relationship with us. You may not be aware that both of my daughters are adopted. We adopted our girls from Ukraine when they were 9 and 11. Never in our lives have we seen […]
Dear iPhone
This post may contain affiliate links. Click here for my full disclosure.Dear iPhone, Lately, it seems like things have been different between us. Ever since the day I kicked you out of my car, you’ve been acting differently. I didn’t mean to break your heart screen. Really, I didn’t! I don’t know if you know that it was an accident (although I’ve apologized profusely), but you […]
Stocking Up On School Supplies
This post may contain affiliate links. Click here for my full disclosure.If you have kids in school (or even if you have little ones at home) , you know that shopping for school supplies and craft supplies can be pricey. Right now is the ideal time to stock up for this upcoming year. Each week, retailers list various school supplies at ridiculously low prices to lure […]



