I love it when God works in mysterious ways! Only HE can take the most horrific situations and use them for His glory. That is exactly what He does in the life of Ashley Smith. Who would have known that being taken hostage by a murderer would be the best thing to ever happen to…
Author: Shanda
little pnuts is not just play… it’s research!
“PLAY is the highest form of research.” – Albert Einstein Recently we received a box in the mail from Little Pnuts. On the outside of the box was written the above statement. I LOVE everything about this and it could not be any more true! PLAY is critical for kids to learn… this is how…
be a little mr with these cute bow ties
If anyone were to tell me that boys are not fun to dress, I would have to STRONGLY disagree! Girls may have all the ribbons, bows and frill… but boys get the suspenders, bow ties and plaid button down shirts. My dad recently made a comment that my son is the best dressed little boy…
keep your kids cozey and outside
As an active family, we spend a lot of time outside. We love going for long hikes and exploring nature… unfortunately weather doesn’t stay 65 and sunny every day of the year, so we need to be prepared with the proper gear to keep ourselves outside and enjoy all the beauty this world has to…
take a nap with uber mom
I don’t know about you, but after the holiday weekend that we just had, I am ready for a nap. Better yet, my son is so exhausted from all of the fun activities the past few days I need HIM to take a nap! Maybe then I’ll be able to catch a few zzzz’s myself…
SIMPLY the best kale chips
Anyone like to snack? I know I do! But do you like to snack WELL? 🙂 How many times do I grab a seat on the couch and get snuggled in to watch my favorite TV show, only to be hit with a HUGE craving for something salty?? With a new little one on the way,…
where is your “war room” :: giveaway
Good movies are getting hard to come by lately. It seems that so many of the movies I have seen recently have been completely mindless or so crass that they are not enjoyable. Hollywood is going for “shock value” these days, and as someone who does not watch a TON of movies… I get “shocked”…
all wrapped up with poe wovens
I am slightly obsessed with my new woven wrap from Poe Wovens… so sit right back, get comfortable and listen to me gush about this beautiful textile! Oh, and you might want to get your pocket book out before you continue reading so that you can head over to their site and snag your own fabulous…
fashionABLE jewelry empowers women :: giveaway
Every woman has a story. Some stories though are riddled with heart ache and pain. A journey not lined with roses. A journey that bends and threatens to break a woman. BUT women are strong and when given the opportunity to rise above circumstances, their stories can be turned to triumph and victory! FashionABLE is…
winix air purifiers keep your home fresh :: giveaway
As a mom, my number one priority is to keep my family healthy. I love preparing nutritious meals to give my loved ones the energy they need to be productive. I keep my home clean so that my husband and son can be comfortable and free from sickness. Unfortunately, even with all the work that…
keep calm and color on with #aSIMPLEchristmas :: coupon
I have always considered myself a “crafty” person. I absolutely LOVE all forms of art. From drawing, to decorating, to making play dough sculptures with my two year old, I enjoy it all! Anything that allows me to get my creative juices flowing and get my hands dirty… that’s my idea of fun. Recently I started…
#aSIMPLEchristmas UR loved with love bottle
Do you drink enough water? A good “rule of thumb” is to divide your weight in half. This is the MINIMUM amount of water in ounces you should be drinking every day. Water is so vital to our overall health. Drinking enough water can decrease fatigue, improve skin condition, aid in weight loss and much, much…











