Tag: motherhood
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Flying Tips
Flying Solo with Kids: My Survival Guide Just typing that title gives me the hot sweats. I used to dread flying solo with my kids — the looks, the tantrums, the sheer inconvenience of it all. HOWEVER, I’m now so glad my kids are well-traveled. My 4-year-old has been on over 40 flights and knows…
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Have you prayed over a room yet?
I fully believe in the power of prayer — and if I had one opinion to share, it’s that this world could use a whole lot more of it. I had never slowed down before to take time to pray over a room I was redoing… and I wish I had! So here’s my encouragement…
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This Week in Bloom
In her first “This Week in Bloom” post, Chloe shares her favorite Agate Green sweater for transitioning seasons and her guilty pleasure, the show Duck Dynasty: The Revival. She highlights vibrant “Valley Porcupine” dahlias from her mom and discusses managing sick kids at home while reflecting on prayer and personal challenges.
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Surfing Themed Room
Our little guy got really into watching the WSL and loved the idea of having a surfing themed room. I of course jumped at the opportunity to decorate a fun theme & something that can easily be changed in future years. We didn’t start with much. Builder grade white and orange peel. I used to…
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This Week in Bloom
In her first “This Week in Bloom” post, Chloe shares her favorite Agate Green sweater for transitioning seasons and her guilty pleasure, the show Duck Dynasty: The Revival. She highlights vibrant “Valley Porcupine” dahlias from her mom and discusses managing sick kids at home while reflecting on prayer and personal challenges.
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Modern English Hunting Lodge Kids’ Bedroom Makeover | DIY Paneling + Peel & Stick Wallpaper
It only took two years, but I finally strapped on my workin’ pants and finished our youngest’s bedroom! My goal was to make it feel like a clean, modern English hunting lodge — warm and cozy, but not dark or dingy. I even recruited some help for this one — my mom was so sweet…
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July “farm” Update
We just took our kiddos to the local county fair and I told my mom it reminded me of my childhood. I loved riding horses in our fair and all the 4H stuff. There is something about the work ethic of kids raised mucking horse stalls. She asked me…why don’t you have a farm….and my…
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I’m Not a Juicing Expert… But Here’s What I’ve Learned
Let me start by saying: I’m not going to pretend I know what I’m talking about when it comes to juicing. But I will share a little of what I’ve learned—and you can take it or leave it. This past winter, I really wanted to get more nutrients into my body in a way that…
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From Chaos to Calm: What Gardening, Baking & Painting Teach Me
Ever wonder why DIY, gardening, or baking can feel so calming? For this busy mom, hands-on projects are more than just creative outlets—they’re sacred pauses in a chaotic world. From painting walls to kneading bread, here’s how slowing down helps me reconnect with myself and hear from God. Read the full reflection on motherhood, faith,…
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Basement Play Area Upgrade
This year for Christmas I decided to gift the boys a rock climbing area. It was a really fun project and perfect for our unfinished basement. I’ll show you how I made this cost effective climbing wall. Looking for a fun way to use up some basement space and burn off kid energy during the…
Kranz Co. Life in Bloom 