I've been down this road before. I'm no longer a first-time mama. So I figure I have a much better idea of what I should and shouldn't take to the hospital on delivery day. I still read lots of lists online to be sure I wasn't forgetting something. But I think I had a pretty good hospital packing list this time around. First of all, let's talk about the bag. I didn't want something too big like an actual suitcase. But I also didn't want the bag to be so small that I would need five different bags! I decided it was time I bought me a new duffle bag. All of the ones we own are just worn Continue Reading
Things to Do Before Baby Arrives
If you didn't know, I am a big-time planner. I like to know what to expect and I like to be prepared. Of course, I can't really know what to expect when it comes to birth or raising a newborn since I've never done it, but I can read up on it and ask other ladies all the questions. One thing I can do for sure is try to be as prepared as possible when it comes to things to do before baby arrives. As I've entered the third trimester, sleep has become harder and harder. Because of my giant tummy? Yes. But also because I can't seem to turn my mind off. It runs a mile a minute about everything from Continue Reading
Bucket List Recap 2015
Back in 2013, I wrote a post about my bucket list. I shared with you 15 things I wanted to do in my lifetime, and eight of them had already been crossed off. Today, I'm recapping. I'm sharing my bucket list again. But now, two years later more items have been added, as well as more items have been marked off! I tried to get as many photos as I could to go with the ones I've marked off. 1. Go to a Colts Game As a Christmas present in 2012, my aunt and uncle bought tickets to a Colts game for me, my brother and our three cousins. We all got to go together to see our favorite football team Continue Reading
South Korea PCS Packing List
If you follow my blog, you know my husband will be boarding a plane for South Korea in the next couple weeks. That means we have been packing like crazy. I have been so thankful for any resource we can find about what to bring and what is provided and how an international PCS even works. I've been trying to read up on all the information I can get, but I do wish there was more. Because of that, I'm writing this post for anyone else who is preparing for a move to South Korea. Your destination, housing, or packing list might not be exactly the same, but I hope this gives you a better idea Continue Reading
The Ultimate List of Country Wedding Songs
Our wedding was almost two years ago. Since then, we've been to several weddings and danced at several receptions. We've heard a lot of wedding music, and often times I find myself thinking, "We should have played this at our wedding!" I loved our wedding and our reception. One of the things I would change, though, is adding more awesome music to the list I gave our DJ to play. With all the planning that goes into a wedding, sometimes you just might forget a really good song! To help those who are in the midst of the busy, fun, and sometimes stressful stage of planning the day they will Continue Reading
Christmas Wish List 2014
I am very excited for Christmas this year. Cookies, hot chocolate, twinkling lights, board games with family, shopping with my mom, and oh yeah -- presents! I love giving gifts and I love receiving gifts. And I ain't afraid to say so! As I've done with every season this year, I'm sharing with you my wish list. But this one is even better because some folks (aka my husband!) will actually be giving me some of these gifts. Thanks Christmas! (This post contains affiliate links. Thanks for supporting my blog.) 1. Citrus Zester. I want one so that it's easier to zest my citrus. Enough Continue Reading
Summer Wish List
Remember when I shared my Spring Wish List? Well, guess what! It's summer! That means I can share another wish list! Here's what I'd love to have for the heat-filled southern summer. (Photo Credits: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) 1. I have fallen in love with these headbands from Mint and Arrows. I would love a few to wrap around my head with a messy bun - easy to fix and great for those really hot days. She has so many cute fabrics to choose from, and I think they are a great price too. 2. The One Trip Grip grocery bag holder, if it really works, would be great to have this summer. It's Continue Reading
When God Doesn’t Answer
Heartbreak. Prison. Job interview. Travel. Safety. Future. Homework. Stress. Health. Forgiveness. Salvation. Healing. Comfort. Peace. All of these things have been in my prayers lately. I feel like my prayer list has been full to the brim recently. Do you ever feel like that? I've been praying for friends, family, acquaintances, and even strangers. I keep a prayer request list in my head. Sometimes, when it gets extra full I journal my prayers. Sometimes I pray with my husband. Sometimes I pray alone. I pray in the shower, in the car, while I work out, before bed, or in the Continue Reading
Housewife Hacks: Tips on Laundry, Dishes, & Groceries
I can't say I'm an expert at being a housewife. Not even close. But I am a very clean and organized person. I don't like clutter. I don't like clothes on the floor. And I don't like dirty dishes in the sink. So to make housekeeping a little easier, I've started using some simple tricks that I'd like to share with you. Check Out My Housewife Hacks Laundry Is your husband messy like mine? Travis has always been much more messy than I am. I would walk into the bathroom in the morning having to navigate through an obstacle course of clothing just to get to the toilet! Now that Continue Reading