Did somebody say comfy for Christmas? I love a good pair of lounge pants for warm holiday wear. And to be honest I’m way more inclined to wear cozies in the colder weather. This pair from DKNY comes in 4 colors and are SO comfy. They have pockets and a functional drawstring. They do run …
Thursday Thoughts, Thanksgiving
Today is Thanksgiving Day. A day that we intentionally stop to remember all the “things” that we are grateful for in life. While sometimes it can be looked over or seen as cliché, its a day that matters because thankfulness replaces so many of our problems. Really! When we focus on how much God has …
DIY $.99 Refillable Wet Wipes Case for Traveling
I love mom hacks that are not only easy but also cost efficient. This little hack for your wet wipes is perfect for on the go travel. So simple yet does the job perfectly. Oh! And did I mention it cost $.99 to make? Win win!! Checkout the little video below to see how! I …
Five Thanksgiving Day Outfit Formulas That Actually Work
I love Thanksgiving Day, and I love having a fun festive outfit for the day! So here are 5 outfit formulas to use for picking an outfit this holiday. Whether you’re looking for more dressy or casual, I’ve got you covered! I’ve linked everything I can below! xoxo, Shantel
The Lunch From Mom, Thursday Thoughts
In the story of Jesus feeding the 5,000, (John 6) the fish and bread that boy had was most likely prepared but his mom. Without his mom taking care of him he wouldn’t have it to share and the miracle be fulfilled. Wow! What a concept this is! Our value as moms goes way behind …
22 Years, A Birthday Note of Gratitude
Cue the Taylor Swift song “I dont know about you , but I’m feelin’ 22”!… it’s crazy how time shifts the older you get. School days seem forever ago, and I feel like I’ve been a mom for years-in a good way. Birthdays look different for me now, but I wouldn’t have it any other …
5 Simple Ways to Introduce God to Little Ones
One of my favorite things about being home with my child is that I get to choose what goes into his precious bright mind. I think it’s so important at even a young age to introduce God and scripture to them. And here’s just a few ways that we’ve implemented it in our home. Devotionals …
Finding satisfaction in hard work, it’s our lot in life; Thursday Thoughts.
“This is the one good thing I’ve seen: it’s appropriate for people to eat, drink, and find enjoyment in all their (labor) hard work under the sun during the brief lifetime that God gives them because that’s their lot in life.” Ecclesiastes 5:18 CEB. I’m reading in Ecclesiastes at the moment and there are 2 …
Thursday Thoughts, Breastfeeding Chapter Closing
This week I had to end a bittersweet part of Hudson and me’s story. I know every person’s breastfeeding journey is different. Some rewarding, some painful, some indifferent. For us it was something that I went into motherhood a little indifferent about, but came out on the other side solely convinced of its reward. It …
Thursday Thoughts, French Fries and Ice Cream
The other afternoon I had a déjà vu that took me back to a childhood memory. Hudson and I had been playing outside on his splash pad and it was 90° weather. And the water felt so cool and so refreshing. We came back inside and I immediately felt the sensation of how it did …