I can’t believe we’re already bidding adieu to summer and welcoming autumn back. I must admit I’m excited for fall! I love the coziness of the season, the fall foliage, pumpkin picking, hayrides, and pumpkin lattes! I’m so excited that I’ve already did my fall decorating. We did it the first week my daughter went to school, she couldn’t wait to bust out the scarecrows and truth be told I was also ready to usher in autumn. There numerous ways to enjoy the season and to bring the outdoors inside. Here are some fun ideas on how to get the most out of fall Decorate Your House for the Fall Fall is a comfortable season with cooler temperatures and a crispness in the air. Decorate your house to reflect the coziness of autumn. Put a few scarecrows outside and inside, place pumpkins by the door, bring in deep reds, burnt oranges, and the colors of fall foliage in your home through pillows, throws, and table decorations. Many stores have fall items on sale some as much as fifty percent off so … [Read more...]
Get Cozy with God – Create a Special Intimate Time and Place
“But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your father, who is unseen. Then your Father who sees what is done in secret will reward you.” - Matthew 6:6-7 My five year old loves getting cozy. Nothing beats us in our pajamas, under our favorite quilt cuddling and reading a book or sipping on a cup of hot chocolate loaded with marshmallows. I admit I look forward to those cozy days probably more than she does. Cuddling is a major perk of your job as a mom! Well, your Father enjoys getting cozy with you even more! God desire is for you to get completely wrapped up in his word. When you immerse yourself in God’s love you’re filled with a sense of tranquility and well being that permeates every facet of your life. God yearns for private time with you and is available twenty four hours a day, seven days a week, and three-hundred sixty-five days a year. Do you take full advantage of His availability? In your house there may be a family room, play area, or even a room … [Read more...]
Host a Back to School Bash
Summer is winding down and that means back to school! I absolutely loved going back to school when I was a kid. The thought of school supplies, new clothes, and a new year would keep me smiling for days on end! I would actually make goals for the upcoming school year with a friend of mine who shared the same excitement. We’d sit for hours talking about our goals and putting them in writing. Now, if your kids aren’t into make a list of goals for the upcoming year there are other ways to get them excited for the new school year. My daughter is going to Kindergarten, a milestone that has me thrilled yet painfully aware of how quickly time passes. As I was washing her uniforms I had a flashback of when I was washing her baby clothes and preparing for her birth, I can hardly believe she is five! As her books (yes I had to order 16 books for KG) come trickling in I’m reminded that my baby is entering into school! She’s been in daycare and Pre-K but this is definitely different. This is a big … [Read more...]
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