To tell the full birth story of our sweet Josiah, we have to back up just a little. My entire pregnancy I had assumed I would probably be induced just as I had been with Raylee and Ruthi. It’s like my body just needs a kick and then it takes over on its own. I’ve had fairly easy inductions compared to a lot of people. I actually like being induced because I can have a plan for childcare and I know better what to expect. So when I got to 39 weeks and my doctor explained that the hospital has now changed their policy, I was taken aback. My OB said because the hospital is so busy, they won’t Continue Reading
Rainbow Inspired Playroom
For the longest time, I have dreamed of giving my girls a rainbow playroom. The room we used for a playroom was painted purple when we bought the house. You'd think as a mom of girls, a purple playroom would be nice. However, the purple made the room pretty dark (the room is in the basement with no windows, so it's hard to get good lighting). The walls also were pretty scuffed up and needed a fresh coat of paint. So I decided to use the money I got for Christmas to tackle this playroom project I'd been dreaming of. I wanted to do a rainbow-inspired playroom for two reasons. First of all, it's Continue Reading
Toddler Stocking Stuffer Ideas
We love doing stockings for Christmas at our house. It's fun pulling out so many small gifts -- it's like they just don't stop! But I know sometimes it can be hard to come up with ideas. I'm struggling with ideas for my husband, so send your ideas my way. In the meantime, I'll share my toddler stocking stuffer ideas with you! Toddler Stocking Ideas Sensory Bin Tool Set I've been wanting to get this set for Raylee for such a long time. I'm finally pulling the trigger this year and sticking two of the tools in each girl's stocking. This 4-piece set is perfect for sensory bin Continue Reading
Christmas Gift Ideas for Her
I know there are tons of gift guides out there on the inter webs, so I don't write about Christmas gift ideas often. But a friend recently asked me what I wanted for Christmas because she wasn't sure what to ask for this year. Thinking of things I want isn't difficult for me, to be honest. I pretty much keep a wish list going all year long so when birthdays or Christmas come along, I am ready! Today, I will be sharing some ideas for the woman in your life -- split into two sections: things I want and things I already have and love. I hope it gives you some new ideas! Christmas Gift Ideas -- Continue Reading
Things to Do in Newport, Rhode Island
This year has been one crazy thing (usually bad) after another, so when my grandparents offered to let us use their timeshare points for a little getaway we didn't have to think twice. We took them up on their offer and began checking out our options. We knew we wanted to go somewhere we've never been before. We love going to the beach, but since our trip was going to be in November, it seemed going to the north east coast might be a fun option -- think of all the fall leaves! That's what led us to choose Newport, Rhode Island. Today, I'm sharing all about our trip! Let me start by saying Continue Reading
Savory Zucchini Bread with Cheese
Ya'll have probably had sweet cinnamon-y zucchini bread. It's pretty popular and delicious. But have you ever tried savory zucchini bread with, yes -- cheese!? It's also delicious, but not as popular. So I figure I should give it some spotlight because it deserves just as much popularity! Savory Zucchini Bread Let's get right to the recipe since I know that's what you're here for! Print Savory Zucchini Bread Author: Tiffany Recipe type: Bread Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 50 mins Total time: 1 hour Serves: one loaf Ingredients Continue Reading
Scars: Managing Anxiety after Trauma
Scars come with living. That's what Toby Mac's song says, and it sure is true. I gained quite a few scars within the first month of this year. I have three scars on my abdomen from my appendectomy, and I have multiple scars on my neck from where they put in my central line when I was in the ICU. You can read my Sepsis Survivor story here. Those are the physical scars you can see on my body. They will fade with time and most of them can be hidden by my clothes. Today, I want to talk about the scars that aren't visible on my body -- the emotional and mental scars. I'm talking about anxiety after Continue Reading
Quiet Time Bins for Toddlers
My oldest daughter, Raylee, stopped napping at what I felt was an early age. Or maybe it was just that I wasn't ready to give up that precious nap time -- also known as my "me" time. So when she stopped sleeping during nap time, we slowly transitioned it to more of a quiet time. At first, she would just lay in bed talking or singing to herself. Then, I let her choose one book to read ... then three books, until one day it became apparent that this girl wasn't going to sleep during the day anymore and she needed more options to keep herself entertained in her room by herself. I reached out Continue Reading
Sepsis Survivor: The Recovery
Writing out my story of surviving sepsis has been good for me. Writing is always therapeutic and healing for me, and writing this story out was no exception. I finished all five parts of how it all began and the details of my hospital stay. But once I got home from the hospital, it wasn't like I was suddenly 100% back to normal. I still had a long road of recovery ahead. I'm hoping to share that part of the story within this one post. If you missed the rest of the story, be sure to start at the beginning -- Sepsis Survivor: My Story of Healing (Part I). My Recovery My story left off Continue Reading
Sepsis Survivor: My Story of Healing (Part V)
This is my story of healing -- of the miracle God worked in my life. My reason for writing it out here and sharing it rather than keeping it in a private journal is in hopes of someone who may be going through a similar situation to know they aren't alone. I also believe I am a living testimony to God's healing power, and I want to share my story of healing so He can get all the glory. This story proves that prayer is powerful. That He does indeed hear us when we call out, and He cares. Because this story is long, I've split it up into multiple blog posts. Be sure to start from the beginning Continue Reading
Sepsis Survivor: My Story of Healing (Part IV)
This is my story of healing -- of the miracle God worked in my life. My reason for writing it out here and sharing it rather than keeping it in a private journal is in hopes of someone who may be going through a similar situation to know they aren't alone. I also believe I am a living testimony to God's healing power, and I want to share my story of healing so He can get all the glory. This story proves that prayer is powerful. That He does indeed hear us when we call out, and He cares. Because this story is long, I've split it up into multiple blog posts. Be sure to start from the beginning Continue Reading
Sepsis Survivor: My Story of Healing (Part III)
This is my story of healing -- of the miracle God worked in my life. My reason for writing it out here and sharing it rather than keeping it in a private journal is in hopes of someone who may be going through a similar situation to know they aren't alone. I also believe I am a living testimony to God's healing power, and I want to share my story of healing so He can get all the glory. This story proves that prayer is powerful. That He does indeed hear us when we call out, and He cares. Because this story is long, I've split it up into multiple blog posts. Be sure to start from the beginning Continue Reading
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