Being around the beautiful children of Nicaragua for the past week has made me reflect on my own childhood. My childhood stands in stark contrast to the childhoods of the children who live in poverty in Nicaragua. Here are some examples… Every night as a child, I would lay my head on my soft ... Read More about A Place of Safety–Nicaragua Day 4
True Beauty – Nicaragua Day 3
Have you ever seen a flower growing out of a crack in the ground and wondered how in the world it was growing there? How in the world did that tender shoot break through the hard ground and stretch out petals that displayed such splendor? Despite all odds, that sweet ... Read More about True Beauty – Nicaragua Day 3
Things are Changing! _– Nicaragua Day Two
“We believe that Jesus’ word changes people and it is powerful,” said the pastor of the church that works hand-in-hand with Compassion’s center NI-186. I shook my head in agreement with him and almost let out a loud “AMEN!” For I know that God’s word IS powerful, and it ... Read More about Things are Changing! _– Nicaragua Day Two
Nothing is Wasted…sweet Oklahoma
My heart is breaking for the people of Oklahoma today. source I am sick about the lives that have been lost. I wanted to share with you something that someone wrote on their facebook page yesterday. There are many dead in Oklahoma, including dozens of children, ... Read More about Nothing is Wasted…sweet Oklahoma
I’ve got my passport! Guess where I’m going!
Hey Friends! I am so thrilled to tell you about a trip I will be taking next month. It’s a trip that required me to get a passport. I’ve never had a passport in my life, which means I have never been out of the country. Well, I’ve been to Hawaii, which to me seems out of the ... Read More about I’ve got my passport! Guess where I’m going!
My Rustoleum Trip to the Duke Mansion in Charlotte, NC!
I hope you had a great weekend! I have been dying to show you the pictures from my trip to North Carolina. It was a super quick trip but jam-packed full of fun. Rustoleum was the wonderful sponsors of this blog event, and they sure did spoil us. We stayed at the phenominally ... Read More about My Rustoleum Trip to the Duke Mansion in Charlotte, NC!
“Ballard Loves Bloggers” Event {Day 1}
I told you last week that I am amazed at the awesome opportunities I get through blogging. So you can imagine my excitement when I got this in my inbox a few weeks ago… Seriously?!!! Ballard Designs?! Um, YES! I told my husband about the opportunity, ... Read More about “Ballard Loves Bloggers” Event {Day 1}
Haven 2013! Here we come!
Ack!!! I am so excited to announce Haven 2013! Haven 2012 was such a HUGE success that we knew we just had to have it again next year!! I am thrilled to be a part of the planning team along with Beth Home Stories A to Z Sarah Thrifty Décor Chick Chris Just a ... Read More about Haven 2013! Here we come!
A GREAT Trip to Columbus, OH with The Home Depot!
Whew! What a quick and crazy weekend! I flew to Columbus, Ohio {with a pit stop in Chicago} on Friday for my second Celebration of Service event with The Home Depot foundation. Guys, let me tell you from the bottom of my heart how much I have LOVED participating in these ... Read More about A GREAT Trip to Columbus, OH with The Home Depot!
Habitat for Humanity House REVEAL! {with GMC and OnStar}
I am so thrilled to share this final reveal video with you! Just to recap, GMC and OnStar sponsored 6 bloggers to travel down the World’s Longest Yard Sale to collect hidden treasures for a special family in Alabama. Each blogger was given $250 to spend on their assigned ... Read More about Habitat for Humanity House REVEAL! {with GMC and OnStar}
Day 4 and 5 of Our GMC/Onstar Road Trip
Hey friends! I’m sorry I haven’t been able to post the last two days of my trip, but it got crazy on Saturday and Sunday. Saturday, we were in a frenzy trying to get all the stuff we needed for the house, so there was not time to blog. Sunday, was insanity!!! We had 5 hours to get ... Read More about Day 4 and 5 of Our GMC/Onstar Road Trip