Last year, grace was my word of the year and I feel like I did my best. Whether it was giving grace to myself and others, this year was not expected. A pandemic, a new baby, and all the little parenting things that throw us off guard, grace was the perfect word to accompany the rocky year no one was ...
I Love My Happy Planner
While some people live on their phone calendars, I continue to jot things down in my Happy Planner. Does it make me happy? Sure does! The reason I love a planner that I can physically write things down on is because it's therapeutic. I use different color markers, stickers, and lists. It's like ...
Am I Enough?
My friend Bailey wrote a blog post entitled “Enough Me for You” that tugged on my heart strings. (Read her post here.) It really made me think, is there enough me for my family? Am I doing enough for my daughters? For my husband? For my friends? My family? I’m in a season of motherhood ...
How to Make a Filipino Parol
If you came here because of the Disney short, then you’re in a good company. I mean, you’re still in good company anyway! A Filipino Parol is a lantern made of bamboo, paper, and a lamp or candle. It’s supposed to resemble the star of Bethlehem and help lead the 3 wisemen to Jesus. It’s ...
How to Make a Newborn Momento Ornament
The moment both my daughters were placed on my chest are moments when I wish time stood still. Their little bodies warming up against mine, big cries, and little hands that can only wrap around my finger. And their hats were the icing on the cake. A tiny accessory but something so small that ...
My Womb Aches
I have two daughters yet my womb aches for more. Am I ready? I don’t know. Is my body ready? Probably not. But my womb aches for more. My husband and I talk about the possibility of adding to our family regularly but we know it won’t happen for a couple years. After having Ellie, recovery took ...
