"Where O death is your victory?Where O death is your sting?" -Hosea 13:14, Cor 15:55

The Hardest Thing About being a Mom...

You know what I think the hardest thing about being a mom is? It isn't the messes or the tantrums. It's not the endless responsibilities, or 3 am feedings or dirty diapers. It is me. The hardest...

Read this Book!

Hey friends! I know that I have been MIA around here for WAY TOO long... I can't even begin to explain my absence .. that will have to be its own post another day. I only have a few minutes while...

Tis the Weekend Before Christmas

The Frase Family Christmas Card Well, here it is the weekend before Christmas! Happy: baking, Shopping, Wrapping, Eggnog latte drinking, Cheesy Hallmark movie watching, Christmas light viewing,...

Memory Lane Library 3rd Edition

Today I am excited to add another classic children's book to our Memory Lane Library collection. Today's addition: the Eloise Wilkin books. Do you remember reading these books as a child? My...

Hope and a Love Letter

You know those moments when you hear a song and it puts to words something inside of your heart that you never could have found the words for yourself? Maybe it even took hearing the lyrics to...

Hello Again & Some Fall Fun

So as you may have noticed, I have been on kind of a "blog break" for the past month and a half. I didn't intend to take this break...it just kind of happened... But as it turns out, it was a rest...

Keepin' it Spicy in the Kitchen

In my humble little mid-century home, it would be an understatement to say that kitchen storage is an issue. So I have had to get creative when it comes to budget/toddler friendly storage...

Annie's Pumpkin Oatmeal Miracle Mask

I absolutely love the Fall! It is my favorite time of year next to christmas of course. I love the crisp air, the smell of delicious falllish goodies baking in the oven, the crackle of our wood...

Ella's Party

My daughter Ella LOVES Elmo!So for her birthday party I decided to do an "Elmo's World" theme. I went scouring the internet for inspirationand here's what I came up with...Elmo's World DIY style:I...

Happy Birthday Ella

Two years ago today, my sweet Ella Joy,you were born.In one miraculous,God ordained moment,you greeted the world for the first time,and the heavenlies celebrated...the world would never be the same...

Some thoughts about blogging

When I started blogging two+ months ago, I just wanted to write. I wanted to share the things that I was processing and learning. I wanted an outlet for my creativity. I wanted to bless others.I...

My Heart is Full...

It is in those insane moments,(say for example when you are laid-over at a busy airport with a double stroller the size of a small house, two babies under age two, and four carry on bags!) :)that...

Spoiled with Encouragement?

Can you over encourage a child?Can you give them too much praise? Have you ever heard the statement that if you give a kid too much positive affirmation then they will become dependent on, or that...

"Blog-vacation"

Hi friends,Sadly I am having some computer troubles, so blogging has been a bit more of a challenge than I anticipated it would be during this time. Please hang in there with me and know that you...

Leavin' on a Jet Plane...

"Well Ive packed my bags, Im ready to go.... I dont know how the rest of the song goes....( still singing in the tune of the song)de dum de dum de dum de dum dum du-um....Im leavin on a jet...

An Honest Look At Family Life and Motherhood

Hey friends!I am super excited to tell you that today, I am guest posting over at Life of a Pint-Sized Mama!Wanna know what the "Pint-Sized Mama" and I are chatting about?Follow me on over for An...

Southwest Style Chili

Hey good lookin! Whats cookin?Today I am sharing with you some yum delish chili that is a favorite in our house.I even took a picture of it, arent you proud of me! :)The original recipe for this...

Homemaker's Confessional: Confession # 2

Occasionally I have those glorious, wonderful, heavenly, angels singing in the background kind of days where all of our laundry is washed, folded and put away.And then, there is the rest of the...

Bennet & the Wedding Weekend

If Bennet could talk she would say,"Excuse me Mom, why isnt there a picture of me from the wedding, in your Wedding Weekend post?"Sorry Bennet, here it is...Her job at the wedding?...Being...

Wedding Weekend

Here is what Ive been up to this weekend...Doing makeup for this beautiful lady on her big dayHelping my sweet Ella and her adorable little friends Jack, Chloe & Lucy as flower girls & ring...

Five Minute Friday - Dance

Today I am doing another fun link-up!I am linking up with Lisa Jo at Lisa Jo Baker (formerly the gypsy mama) for Five-Minute Friday Here are the rules: I have to write for 5 minutes flat about the...

Vloggin' in it up with The Girl Behind The Blog

Welcome to my first ever video blog!Today I am linking up with Ashley from 5ohwifey for her Girl Behind The Blog Link-Up! I have to make the disclaimer that today has been a total circus for me! So...

DIY: Creative Ways to Display Pictures

Being on tight budget has been a blessing in disguise for our family in many ways. One way is that it has forced me to be creative in decorating our home. With a little inspiration from Pinterest...

Memory Lane Library: The Second Edition

Welcome to the next edition of Memory Lane LibraryTodays addition to our collection is probably my favorite childrens book of all time, Here is a hint:Did you guess it?...need another hint...It is...

Ella & Mommys No-Fail Banana Bread

This simple old-fashioned banana bread recipe is fool-proof and delicious! You truly cant mess it up! It is crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. It is so easy, even I can manage to find...

Fathers Day

Today I am reflecting on all of the amazing "fathers" that God has placed in my life over the years. Some of them have gone on to be with Jesus and others are all still with me. Today I am thankful...

The Best Parenting Advice Ever!

I am very fortunate in my life to have been surrounded by many amazing mothers who have poured their love and encouragement into me during my short journey as a mother. I have had talks with moms...

Grilled Tilapia and Mango Salsa

Hey Good Lookin Whats Cookin?!I really enjoy cooking. however at this stage in my life, I am so busy with the girls that most days its a great accomplishment if I manage to even get hamburger...

Overcoming Entitlement

They are called rightsThose ugly little things that creep into my heartand make it so easy to be proud, selfish, distracted from my kids, and overwhelmed with life.The lies say,"I have a RIGHT to...