Choices {features from Matrimonial Monday}

What did you think of the posts last week? Were you able to get through at least a few of them and be encouraged? Me too! There are two that really stood out to me this week. Gaye over at Calm...

On Feeling Unworthy and Admitting Defeat

The truth: I feel defeated. I’ve been here multiple times over the past few days praying for a topic for this weeks link up. Why is there nothing this time? What am I doing wrong this time? Could...

The Husband Spectacles {Matrimonial Monday}

Yesterday we spent some time looking through old photos from when my husband was little. Then there were more photos pre- me. It was so much fun because there were a ton of photos before we got...

Skinny Spices by Erica Levy Klein {book review}

Have you ever picked up a new book and it actually wasn’t really at all what you expected? I had that happen with this one. I was intrigued by this book because I’m in the middle of trying to...

He Will Deliver You {Into the Word Wednesday}

I’m keeping it short and sweet today. This past week has been really, really tough on a lot of people that I hold so dear. Each of these three are currently going through something I can’t imagine...

Discussions & Expectations {Matrimonial Monday picks}

Last week Misty over at Simply Helping Him shared an incredible point of view about discussing issues in a marriage. Who do you talk with regarding issues in your marriage? Friends, parents? Anyone...

Homemaking eBook Bundle Freebie Highlight : Fit 2 B Studio

Haven’t decided if you’ll order the Ultimate Homemaking eBook Bundle? I thought I’d throw out a freebie highlight that comes with your purchase. This is only one amazing reason I think it’s worth...

Fabulous Facebook Fan Giveaway

Amazing. Welcome to the fabulous facebook fan giveaway! We have reached over 1,000. Yay!! Now if only facebook would allow all of you to see what is posted (but that’s another post entirely!). For...

Faves {Into the Word Wednesday}

So, reading through the posts linked up last week helped me realize one thing. My post was the best of them all. Teasing!!!! Ha ha, I had to get that joke out of my system. Seriously friends, you...

It’s Here!! The Ultimate Homemaking eBook Bundle

On the off chance that you missed me telling you about this amazing deal for the Ultimate Homemaking eBook Bundle. Don’t worry! You didn’t miss it. It is for sale starting now! Over $780 in...

Butterflies {Matrimonial Monday}

Think back to when you were first dating your spouse. Before the wedding, before the engagement, and even before you said ‘I love you’ for the first time. Remember the anticipation of the next time...

The Ultimate Homemaking eBook Bundle ~ 97 eBooks for $29.97!!

{Reminder: this bundle is not for sale yet. It’s coming on Monday!! Mark your calendars and head back here. Don’t worry. If you forget I’ll be reminding you next week!} Okay. Let’s get serious....

Coming soon! Mark your calendar – April 29th at 9am!! The post appeared first on Exceptionalistic.

Why Striving for Perfection Causes Missed Opportunities {Into the Word Wednesday}

I’m learning a little more each day that it’s okay that I am not perfect. Learning slowly. Really slowly. I’d venture to say I’m a perfectionist. I tend to want things to go my way, the right way,...

Sneak Peak with Amazing Value!!!

I am going to give you a sneak peak that is one of the most amazing values I’ve ever seen! Are you a reader? Are you a mom? Are you a human? If you are any of the three, it means you are totally...

Words of Wisdom {Matrimonial Monday}

Wow. You guys outdid yourselves this week. Great posts across the board. Seriously. If you missed any of them, hop over to this page, and bookmark it. That way you can go back and browse through...

A Look Ahead & A Reminder

A look ahead at my calendar for the next few weeks proves to be both exciting and frankly, already feels exhausting. There are so many great things coming down the pipe. Here’s a sneak peak… I’ll...

Innocent Bystander {Into the Word Wednesday}

I’ll be honest. My stomach has been in knots since hearing about the explosions in Boston. It’s another one of those events that becomes a permanent fixture in your mind. Remembering that I was...

Celebrating Love {Matrimonial Monday}

It’s hard to believe it’s been 12 years! Yep, we celebrated our anniversary last week. Looking back over the years, it sure doesn’t feel like it’s been that long. We have had ups and downs in our...

Dreams, Fears, & Leading by Example

So, it’s official! For a while now I’ve been taking notes, slowly working on the outline for a book. Well, a few nights ago it felt right to start the actual writing process. Instead of snippets of...

Interruptions Welcome!

So, many of you know the blog was down for a little under 2 weeks. What a nice blessing that turned out to be! For the first ten minutes or so, I was almost panicked. Would people stop reading...

Pick Of the Week {Matrimonial Monday}

I’m back!!! Did you miss me? Boy, did I miss you guys. It seemed weird to be able to read through the linked up posts over the past few weeks. Why? Typically I’m reading with the ‘what should I...

After {5 Minute Friday}

What will be left? When all is said and done, what will we leave behind? Will it be works of great inspiration? Will it be an advancement in science to cure cancer? Could it be a legacy of epic...

Forced To Obey {Into the Word Wednesday}

So, if you follow along you know that the blog has been down for about two weeks. It was mostly my fault for trying to correct something that I had no idea how to fix. It’s all fixed up now and I’m...

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Parenting His Way {Matrimonial Monday}

I’m sure I’m not the only one. In fact, I’ve had conversations with friends that have felt the same. I’m talking about giving our husbands room to grow. Giving them the room to do things their way...

The Importance of Reciprocation

I don’t know about you but I’ve found it seems harder and harder to make friends as we get older. Anyone else feel this way? It seems even more difficult to nourish existing friendships. We have...

Giving Up A Child {Into the Word Wednesday}

So, this is a hard one. I’ve been meditating on John 3:16 here lately. ‘For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have...

My picks! {Matrimonial Monday}

I really enjoy this part of our weekly link up. It’s great to get a chance to see what you have to say. I learn a lot and with so many newly linked up blogs each week, I get to make some new...

Home {5 Minute Friday}

Today was one of those days when the grandparents call and want to pick up the kids. After a long, exhausting week I’m thrilled at the idea of a little down time. Don’t get me wrong. I love...