What to Bring When Traveling with Kids from Babies, Toddlers, to Bigs by Plane or Car

We have a traveled a lot with our kids, at every age and stage! When they were babies and toddlers, we lived in Asia, so we traveled by plane to visit our families in the US and New Zealand. Now that they are a little older and we live in America again, we travel mostly […]

To the Woman Recovering from a Mastectomy: You’re Going to Be Okay

I just got off the phone with a dear woman who is recovering from a double mastectomy. As she described what she was going through, it took me back to my own recovery from the same surgery. IT. WAS. SO. HARD. After chemotherapy and immunotherapy, I honestly thought the double mastectomy would be easier in […]

Fun and Easy Reptile Birthday Party Ideas on a Budget

When our son turned 6, we had a reptile birthday party for him. It was probably one of the funnest ones we’ve done. I spent most of the budget to hire a professional “reptiler” (I don’t really know what they’re called). This woman does parties and events. She brings her reptiles with her. It was […]

Online Course on Learning to Hear God’s Voice

Have you ever wondered if there is something more to your walk with God? Like something is missing? Did you ever wish that you could know God’s direction for your life and future? Have you ever hoped to hear from God in detail (like they did in the Bible)? These were the questions I asked, […]

Guide for Reflection and Vison on New Year’s Word and Resolutions with God

I’ve always loved New Year’s Resolutions. Even as a kid, I would write down my goals for the coming year. As I’ve grown up, that new year wonder still hits me, but rather than writing a list of goals that I can’t keep, I like to take time to reflect on the past year and […]

15 Must-Haves for Cancer Treatment from a Survivor (for Chemo, Mastectomy, & Radiation)

Going through cancer treatment is tough, period! But I found these are the items that I actually used during chemo, mastectomy recovery, and radiation. If you are going through treatment yourself, keep going! You can do it! I am super wimpy, and by the grace of God, I did it, and I’m here! If you […]

10 Easy Ideas for a Kitty-Cat Themed Birthday Party on a Budget

This is a bit off brand from my usual blog posts, but my daughter just turned 6 and wanted a kitty cat-themed birthday party, and it was too fun not to share! She says she loves cats because she is collecting stuffed animal cats. I’m not sure if she would still love them if she […]

How to Know if You’re Really a Christian

If you really love Jesus, you will obey Him.  That is what He said. If we really know Him, we will have the desire to obey Him.  Will we stumble along the way? Yes. But we will get back up and continue to grow in our love for Him, the love the Holy Spirit put […]