Check Out My Essay in Reader’s Digest!
Hello, friends, I won't take up your Sunday morning (especially now that we've had the time change and need double espresso shots in our coffee!), but I would love if you'd swing by Reader's Digest and read my essay about the
Giving Up My “Cool Mom” Card
Five years ago, my husband and I declared that we would never—under any circumstance—be one of those couples who cave after a few children and purchase a minivan. This past Wednesday, my husband and I journeyed through the snow and
The Lost Art of Hospitality
Over two and a half years ago, my two friends and I were welcomed into the home of a missionary couple who lived in England. We had spent almost a week in London, living on soggy tuna sandwiches, traversing the
The Miracle of Love
It was one of those nights where I wished my daughter could put herself to bed. I was bone-tired and eager to change into my pajamas, curl up beside my husband with a cup of tea and a book. And
True Love’s Not Always Pretty
Three Valentine's ago, my husband and I discovered that our daughter was footling breech a week before her due date. We spent that night with bags of frozen peas on my massive belly, elephant walking around the house, playing Beethoven,
Exciting News At Southern Belle View!
Hello, dear friends! I'm doing laundry, packing, and cooking for a getaway with my husband's family, so I can't chat with you all long, but I had to stop and share about some very fun stuff that's going on at
Why Amy Glass Is Wrong
You will never have the time, energy, freedom or mobility to be exceptional if you have a husband and kids. ~Amy Glass This is the only sentence of Amy Glass’ inflammable article, "I Look Down On Young Women With Husbands And
The Story Behind The Midwife
Today, our mail man drove up through the slush on our lane--his white light spinning on top of his teal hatchback--and delivered a box of Advanced Reader Copies of The Midwife. I contemplated writing a post about the experience, which affected
Girl at the Mirror
If you feel your value lies in being merely decorative, I fear that someday you might find yourself believing that’s all that you really are. Time erodes all such beauty, but what it cannot diminish is the wonderful workings of
Winner of BONNET STRINGS Announced!
Hello, everyone, Hope you're all having a wonderful Saturday. Sadly, our little girl is battling bronchitis, so we're not doing too much beyond taking care of her and trying to get a few minutes of shut-eye. So, without further ado, I