Hey Everyone, I have missed you! I have been in a hiatus. Shortly after my 4th baby was born back in January, we began feeling a tug on our hearts toward full-time homeschooling. So that's where I've been... Praying. researching, Youtube watching, reading and learning all I could about homeschooling. Could I, can I, REALLY do it? If you've read any of my homeschool posts, you know we take time to reevaluate each year. So this year we have made a decision to homeschool without … [Read more...]
The Birth Story of Baby #4 {Part One}
February 11, 2016 By
To begin this story I guess I'll have to take you back to the Spring of 2015. (if you want to skip all of the pre-story, scroll down to where it says Coby's Birth Story) We were busy with life, work, kids' school, a 1 year old running around and our "husband and wife" time had been lacking. So I was trying to be more intentional to make time for that! ;) We weren't sure about having any more kids but I certainly had caught the baby bug. I just count imagine that we were … [Read more...]
2015 Year in Review {Free Printable}
December 12, 2015 By
When it comes to Christmas traditions, one of my favorites is the annual Christmas letter. I know some people dread these, but I LOVE them! I've done several different things, including a Madlib, top 10 things of the year, and more but my favorites these past few years are "Year in Review" letters. Last year I created this one: This year I followed the same type of template but added a few things. I keep our letters in a special … [Read more...]
12 Days of Christmas {Winners Announced}
December 8, 2015 By
Special thanks to all of you who participated in making this years 12 Days of Christmas a huge success! I hope you learned about some great businesses and will think about them when needs arise for certain products. Now to Announce the Winners: Canvas on Demand: Vivian via subscribe by email Mamaw's Many Blessings: Lisa via Subscribe by Email Batter Batter Gluten Free Mixes: Suanna via visiting Better Batter on Facebook Simple Beauty Minerals: Patti for … [Read more...]
Five Gift Christmas {Plus a Free Printable}
December 7, 2015 By
This is a new tradition we are starting this year. Over the years we have spent too much money and too much time late at night, the night before Christmas Eve or Christmas wrapping numerous gifts. It's not like all of them were toys; items often included lots of things like clothes, socks, underwear or others but I feel like it was getting in the way of what the season is really all about. Plus the regular ole items (undies, socks, etc.) our children need anyhow could just … [Read more...]
12 Days of Christmas {Day 12: Re-Play, Kids Recycled Products}
December 6, 2015 By
Today is the 12th day of the 12 days of Christmas Reviews & Giveaways 2015! On the 12 day of Christmas, day2day joys gave to me... Products perfect for young kids, especially toddlers learning to eat with independence from Re-Play! Re-Play products are recycled HDPE, which is #2 plastic, and is BPA free, Phthalate Free, PVC free. According to Healthy Child Healthy World, if you are unsure about safely using plastic items, look for the recycling codes 2, 4 or … [Read more...]
12 Days of Christmas {Day 9: Moby Wrap}
December 3, 2015 By
Today is the 9th day of the 12 days of Christmas Reviews & Giveaways 2015! On the 9th day of Christmas, day2day joys gave to me... A comfy baby-wearing must for your little ones, especially newborns! I wouldn't call myself a babywearer. I don't co-sleep, I modestly breastfeed with or with our a cover and I really don't like to be holding my babies all.ALL.all of the time... hope that doesn't scare anyone, lol! Don't get me wrong, I LOVE my babies, … [Read more...]
12 Days of Christmas {Day 7: Dayspring}
December 1, 2015 By
Today is the 7th day of the 12 days of Christmas Reviews & Giveaways 2015! On the 7th day of Christmas, day2day joys gave to me... An inspiring nativity silhouette trio that beautifully depicts the first Christmas from Dayspring. This is perfect for this time of the year to place on your mantel or anywhere to remember the true reason for the season. These frosted hurricane luminaries are placed on wood bases and circled with metal silhouettes of the … [Read more...]
12 Days of Christmas {Day 6: Swanky Baby Vintage}
November 30, 2015 By
Today is the 6th day of the 12 days of Christmas Reviews & Giveaways 2015! On the 6th day of Christmas, day2day joys gave to me... An absolutely adorable girls outfit! Whether you have a newborn or an older young lady, she'll look cute and stylish in these clothes from Swanky Baby Vintage. (They also have outfits for moms too!!) Swanky Baby Vintage is all about southern in charm and timeless in style. The fashions of Swanky Baby Vintage offers bold patterns … [Read more...]
12 Days of Christmas {Day 2: Mamaw’s Many Blessings}
November 26, 2015 By
Today is the 2nd day of the 12 days of Christmas Reviews & Giveaways 2015! On the 2nd day of Christmas, day2day joys gave to me... A handmade with love giveaway from Mamaw’s Many Blessings. Mamaw is actually my mom Carol, who is a Grandma to 5 blessings, and counting, #6 will be here in about 5-6 weeks! ? She has always had a talent to sew cute outfits, my sister and I always had matching outfits for holidays growing up. For the past several years, my mom has even … [Read more...]
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