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October 23, 2017 by Marie

Our TOTALLY EPIC “The Shining” Family Halloween Costumes

Sometime last year, it suddenly occurred to me my family is THE PERFECT CONFIGURATION to dress up as all the characters from The Shining. My husband could be Jack Nicholson. I could be Shelley Duvall. My son could be the little boy, and my twins could be... the creepy twins. I knew at that moment … [Read more...]

December 16, 2016 by Marie

Last Minute Advent Activities for Late (and Lazy) Moms… like me

(This post contains affiliate links. You can find my complete disclosure statement here.) Christmas is right around the corner, and I can barely believe it. I had the best of intentions, you guys. I was going to do daily Advent activities with my kids and drive home the story of Christ's … [Read more...]

December 4, 2016 by Marie

Keeping Christ in Christmas (for Moms)

We decorated the house this weekend. We pulled out the tree and all the garlands, the stockings and twinkling lights. I made pumpkin pancakes on Saturday morning, and we baked gingerbread cookies that evening. We watched White Christmas, and the kids played with their little nativity set. All of … [Read more...]

April 4, 2016 by Marie

To My Son: Makeup Isn’t What Makes Me Pretty

"Mom. You're wearing makeup today because you're not too pretty. Right? Because you need to be more pretty." No, son. Makeup isn't what makes me pretty.

Dear Son... Let me explain why I wear makeup. I know you've been curious. You watch me apply each product, each layer, and ask question after question about the functions and names. It's usually while we're parked in the car because, as you've probably noticed, this is the only place mom puts on … [Read more...]

February 2, 2016 by Marie

To The Christian Mom Who Grew Up Without Jesus

To The Christian Mom Who Grew Up WIthout Jesus

Hey, Mama. Did you grow up without Jesus? Were you raised outside the church? Did you have a non-believing mom or an unchurched dad? We have a lot in common, sister. I was raised "Catholic." We went to church most Sundays for a couple years, I think. I colored on the offering envelopes and played … [Read more...]

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