Review: 'A Good and Perfect Gift' by Amy Julia Becker

From the Publisher: Challenging surprises often lead to unexpected joy. Amy Julia opens eyes and softens hearts as she brings readers into her own story of disappointment turned to blessing. This is a journey of discovering strength through weakness, and the author learns to embrace the face that we…

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A 'Message' From Shaun

Just in case you needed a smile today: The birds may be angry, but this mommy isn't. Shaun and his silly antics always make me smile and I hope it brings a smile to your face too. What a creative little 4 year old I have!

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Review: Shadow in Serenity by Terri Blackstock

From the Publisher: Carny Sullivan grew up in the zany world of a traveling carnival. Quaint and peaceful Serenity, Texas, has given her a home, a life, and a child. Logan Brisco is the smoothest, slickest, handsomest man Serenity, Texas has ever seen. But Carny Sullivan knows a con artist when she …

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Holiday Gift Guide: Supporting Home/Direct Sales Businesses!

If you follow any small businesses or have friends that do direct sales, you've probably seen the following going around on Facebook: " Keep in mind this holiday season... YOU, the customer, are our everything. Spending $100 at Walmart or another retail or department store during the holiday…

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Thirty Days of Thankfulness

I'm sure everyone who has a Facebook has seen many of their friends posting daily what they are thankful for. I mentioned a few weeks back that I loved the feeling of thankfulness that everyone seems to be feeling this time of year, so you'd think I'd have been the first to jump on that…

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Scripture and a Snapshot: Jeremiah 29:11 (with song!)

"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."- Jeremiah 29:11 Okay, okay, I know I've done this verse for Scripture and a Snapshot before. In fact it was the verse I used the first time I parti…

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Introducing My New Business Venture: Thirty-One Gifts ♥

As I'm sure all reading this know by now, I am a military wife and a mommy to a child with autism. With my husband's somewhat unpredictable schedule and my son's hectic, therapy filled schedule- working a normal job is impossible while still allowing me to be active in my son's ther…

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