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It has been three years since we first met our daughter in a nondescript municipal building in China. While anniversaries like this bring adoption to the forefront of my mind, most days I don’t think about the different ways my kids arrived in our family. I pray for,...

I distinctly remember standing in a baby supply store at around 20 weeks pregnant, registry gun in hand, with tear-filled eyes because I was completely overwhelmed! As a first-time mom, I didn’t have the slightest clue which baby bathtub was safest or which crib...

I love popcorn. It’s my snack of choice for watching tv, a delicious treat at the movie theater, and fun to munch on while walking around a fair. I’m even eating some as I type this! That’s why I was pumped to try the offerings of an online gourmet popcorn company....

Like it or not, the coronavirus pandemic has us all stuck at home for a little while. But the silver lining in all of this is the abundance of resources and family activities that we can now access from the comforts of our living room. I have compiled a list of ways...

When applying for the Lifesong for Orphans grant, we were required to prepare an adoption testimony. While I knew God directed us on this path to expand our family, it wasn’t until our adoption story was put to paper that I saw all the ways he worked together to lead...

We did a Daniel Tiger Party for my daughter’s birthday and it was such a fun theme! If you need ideas for invitations, food, party supplies, cake, decorations, outfits, games, and gifts, you are in the right place. Read on for tips and tricks to make this party easy...

My husband Jeremy and I have always known we wanted to adopt. It was something we talked about while we were dating. After being married for four years, we had our first biological child, Emma. I found so much joy in being a mom. I loved every minute of it. I had previously worked as a teacher, but when our daughter was born, I became a stay-at-home mom. I babysat…

One of my favorite Bible stories is that of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. (If you aren’t familiar, you should read the whole story in Daniel 3. It is a really good one.) Basically, Babylonian King Nebuchadnezzar built a

Kids everywhere are cheering for the end of school. But moms? Not so much. If you are like me, the thought of keeping your children entertained for a couple of months without losing your mind is a little overwhelming. But I have an easy solution to the dreaded...

I previously did a review of ToyLibrary where they compensated me for my time and gave me a free subscription. Unfortunately, the positive experience I had with them at the beginning did not continue.  One of my dear readers contacted me to let me know that she...