Praises of a Wife and Mommy

Now through July 8 th , show us your awesome party décor on Instagram for a chance to win! Weekly winners receive a $100 Oriental Trading gift card. There will also be one grand prize winner for a $500 Oriental Trading gift card! Be sure to tag your entry #OTparties and #contest.

Do you love the look of the countryside? How would you like to wake up every day to the beautiful décor of a country cottage? The serene atmosphere that the county brings is breathtaking and cozy. When the winter season is in full force, having a cozy and warm cottage can make you feel comfortable and at home. Enjoy these design ideas that will have your Maine winter vacation rentals themed and decorated in no time at all.  The Look of Nature Country cottages are known for their charm and comforting style. A look of nature with a simplistic design is one that charms the socks off of guests. Distressed wood and a little bit of winter foliage adds the perfect touch to any home décor wishing to pull accents in from nature. For the winter season, take a hike and bring home some weathered twigs, pine cones and grass fronds. A few strategic arrangements will make for a warm, nesting environment. Browse the dried flower aisle in your local craft store for interes...

If there is one thing common to kids everywhere, it would be their love for crafts. From finger painting at very young ages to building skyscrapers out of popsicle sticks, any hands on activity that fuels the imagination can hold their interest longer than almost anything. If you are looking for something fun and entertaining to do with your kids, why not explore the concept of harmony and maybe even world peace while working together on crafts from around the world. Some crafts are specific to countries while others share commonalities among all nations. To get you started, here are a few ideas. Fun and Easy Dutch Windmills for Kris Kringle Day – December 6 For this project you only need a few tempera paints, paper cups, felt, scissors, glue and an imagination. The paints are for the paper cups that when placed upside down on the table form the base of the windmill. This is where they will use the paints to color the base and when that has been allowed to dry they can draw in th...

My heart was stopped when I walked in and saw my handsome guy waiting for me!    I appreciate my husband so much for taking time to take him shopping to buy this adorable outfit My little boy is done with preschool!!!   Officially a Kindergartner!!!!   How can this be? 

QUICK OVERVIEW: Featuring playful, action-packed art by beloved illustrator Dennis Jones, The Read with Me Bible for Little Ones contains eight best-loved Bible stories in simple language toddlers can understand. My Review: The pictures really catch your attention first, they are very funny and joyful looking which is different than most bible story books!   This Bible is geared for toddlers and it shares 8 stories that are your typical stories for that age group.   Each story only takes a couple minutes so the book can easily be read quickly before bed each night!   The language is simple for your toddler to understand so if you did read it often they will probably be able to tell you the story each night.   Thanks Zondervan for sending me this book to review as part of the ZBlog Squad Review Crew.   I am blessed to be a part of this team to relieve free copies of books in exchange for an honest review.   I will also add that I ...

It truly is my favorite job ever... MOM!   I am still having the desire to have more children so we shall wait and see if God tells us to go ahead with that or be satisfied with what he has already blessed me with.  

QUICK OVERVIEW: The #1 selling Bible for teens, now available in the New King James Version. Full of study features that help today’s teen learn more about God, the Bible, and how God’s Word relates to their lives, the NKJV Teen Study Bible helps teens build a strong daily relationship with God. Excellent for homeschool use. My Review: This NKJV Teen Study Bible is a sturdy hard covered Bible.   In this Bible you will have these neat features: -"We Believe" section that unpacks the Apostles' creed to revewal the biblical foundation of faith. -Panorama- keeps the big picture of each book of the Bible in view -4 Full color pages- presentation and information about the Apostles' creed. -Key Indexes- helps with in-depth study - To the Point- reveals what the Bible says about pressing issues. -Dear Jordan- Offers biblical advice for teens -Instant Access- Tells what God says to you personally -Q&A- Tests your knowledge of Bible trivia - Bible...