Go big or go home, right? I remember reading some advice a while back: “The closer you wait until 3, the easier it will be,” and “They learn faster when you leave them naked.” So I took that to heart. Unless it was nap time or bedtime, my 2.5-year-old got full freedom—running around letting it […]
Bacon Cheeseburger Mac Bake – A Mom’s Best Friend on a Busy Day
Let me tell you, this recipe is a lifesaver in my kitchen—especially on those chaotic, what’s-for-dinner-again nights. It’s hearty, cheesy, and packed with flavor, and best of all? It’s super easy to throw together with pantry staples. This Cheesy Beef & Bacon Macaroni Bake is everything you want in a comfort meal – and a […]
Quick Weeknight Comfort: Make Queso Pasta Tonight!
Comfort dishes like my queso pasta are not only delicious and easy to make, but they also carry that nostalgic, cozy feeling that can lift everyone’s mood. Whether it’s a quick weeknight dinner or a lazy weekend treat, comfort food invites conversation, laughter, and a sense of home. It’s those little shared rituals—scooping seconds, passing […]
Learning Grace: How One Piece of Mom Advice Changed My Church Experience
We belong to a small, traditional church family, and they’ve truly been a rock for us—especially in seasons when we needed support the most. Their kindness and steadfast presence have meant the world. That said, most of the children in our church are older, and ours are currently the youngest. Which means, more often than […]
Should New Moms in Congress Vote from Home?
Should women in Congress who have newborns be home nursing them? Absolutely. The early months of a baby’s life are critical for bonding, nourishment, and stability, and a mother’s presence during that time is invaluable. But should those same women be able to cast their votes remotely while they nurse at home? That’s a question […]
From Overtime to Overhauling Our Budget: Our New Frugal Life
My husband usually works 16-hour shifts, with guaranteed overtime every week. We both loved it—the overtime brought in an extra $1,000 each month, and he’d get five days off in a row, twice a month. But now that we have kids—two boys under three—it’s gotten a lot harder. Bedtime when it’s just me? A total […]
Learning to Love: The Titus 2 Kind of Love
Motherhood and marriage are full of beautiful, sacred moments—but they can also bring exhaustion, self-doubt, and questions we didn’t expect. One verse in Titus used to confuse me, until life gave me the very lesson it was trying to teach. “These older women must train the younger women to love their husbands and their children, […]
Why Are Tradwives Romanticizing Hardships?
Years ago I had this idea that I was going to stick some seeds in the ground and feed my family for a whole season. I was going to learn how to can and dehydrate my produce. I romanticized being self-sufficient. I wasn’t in the wrong exactly, I had the right intentions, but I had […]
Healthy Sweet Potato Wedges Recipe (with carrots)
This is a great side dish for hamburgers or steak, but sometimes, when I’m making lunch for just me and the boys, I’ll make this a meal all by itself. The toddler loves it! Mom also loves it because it isn’t loaded with butter and sugar, which (in my opinion) counteracts the health benefits of […]
Refreshing Chickpea Salad for Budget-Friendly Meals
This is a refreshing chickpea salad that is super easy to make, great for summer, and even better for a budget. I make this all the time and it’s a crowd pleaser when we have a church potluck! Perfect to have on its own or spruce up some sandwiches 2 cans chickpeas2 tomatoes1 cucumber 1 […]