A lot of families are being given the opportunity to spend more time together. There are great struggles as well as joys that come from this. I encourage you to lean into your family during this time and find ways
My Adoption Story- When God Sends You An Angel
My birth mom named me Angel. She was barely 17 years old when she had me. Suffice it to say, this was a crisis pregnancy. She had run away from home and hitchhiked out to Texas, got pregnant, and called
Growing a Garden Your Whole Family Will Love
About 10 years ago, Keelie and I started gardening at home. We’re in our fourth home where we’ve planted vegetables in the yard, with varying levels of success. I’ll admit, I thought Keelie was crazy that first year. I was
7 Tips for Summer Fun on a Budget
This post is brought to you by OZCodes team. The opinions and thoughts expressed here are that of OZCodes team. This is our first summer in Texas and we are on a pretty tight budget because of our move. Normally, we
Just Because You Can Do It Alone Doesn’t Mean You Should
I’m a strong, independent woman. I find it hard to rely on others, or let even the closest people in my life help me. In the last year, I have really clung to this motto, “I can do it alone,
How to Answer The Question “Where Do You Want To Eat” Once And For All
I don’t know about you, but choosing a place to eat is one of the most difficult things to do. I’m not sure why we have such a hard time with it, but we do. I invited Beth Mars to
Tempting Picky Eaters
I’ve dealt with picky eaters in my house plenty. Over the course of time, I have been able to get the people in my house to widen their tastes. I invited Beth Pollard on today to share with us some
Ways Kids Can Help in The Kitchen
I’ve been letting my boys help out in the kitchen since they were very little. It started with them setting the table and doing small tasks like dumping things into mixing bowls. Now, they are growing in their abilities to
Making The Most of a Small Kitchen
I cook every single day just about, which means that my kitchen is the hub of the home. We are always in that area preparing food and connecting as a family. I’ve had small kitchens in the past, which made
DIY Valentine’s Gifts For Your Children
Are you looking for some great ideas that you can do yourself for your kids? Check out some of these cute ideas. Duct Tape Heart Make fun and fluffy duct tape heart to make his Valentine’s Day exciting. By cutting