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DIY Charcoal Face Wash
Four years ago I posted this simple DIY Charcoal Face Soap recipe for the very first time. I made it at the beginning our sons teen years, and it has been a household staple ever since. It is an incredible product, and has done a great job keeping his skin free from...
Daily Tasks & Cleaning Schedule Cards
Keeping a clean house can be overwhelming. There is always so much to do and never enough time. I'm sure many of you feel the same. This year, I want house cleaning to be intentional. It is critical to cover as much territory as possible during the time I commit to...
A Recipe for Homemade Marshmallows
Many years ago, I ran across a recipe for homemade marshmallows. Despite my curiosity I dismissed the idea of making them because I believed they would be too difficult. After all, they require a candy thermometer which, at the time, I believed should only be used by...
Christmas Morning Time Bundle
THE SHEPHERD AND THE LAMB - The Christmas morning time bundle is always one that seems to offer the biggest challenge to create. There are so many different approaches that can be taken: following an advent study, centering it around a hymn, focusing on joy, peace,...
Fall-Inspired Meal Plan & Shopping List
Late in the summer of 2020, our family vacationed to Florida. During the long 16+ hour drive home, I began assembling a fall-inspired weekly meal plan to use myself and share with you. Unfortunately, when we returned, this plan sat in the back burner for a long time...
Everyday Kitchen Guide: Essentials for a Nurturing Kitchen
I am thrilled to share this Everyday Kitchen Guide with you. These are the essentials I believe are important to a nurturing family kitchen written out in a practical checklist form. My desire for this space is that I give you the tools you need to create moments that...