Today, I am sharing my SIL Krystle’s IVF success story. I hope you find the information helpful along your journey, and if you have any questions for her, please leave them in the comments, and I will make sure she sees them. Trying To Conceive: TTC First comes love, then comes marriage I met my …
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Parenting humor is a must because as much as social media would have us think other families have it all figured out, parenting can suck sometimes! There are times of great joy, but the hard times seem easier to recall, so we must laugh. We need to know that we are not alone. Sometimes we …
Today we are sharing a prayer for a rebellious teenager and a prayer for that teen’s parents. We hope you find this helpful. As a mom, and someone who was previously a teenager, I could have never prepared myself for the trials and tribulations of being a mother during the teenage years. As Christian parents …
Growing Up Racist: Southern Pride or a Bunch of Lies? Trigger Warning: If you are a person of color, you should know that this post shares racists remarks and ideas I heard as a child and young adult. I’M NOT RACIST! I care about black people just as much as I care about anyone else. …
Dear Daughter, I wish you could see what I see when I look at you. I wish that when you looked in the mirror, the reflection you saw looking back at you was the one that I see and have seen every day since the day you were born. I know you think because I’m …
Running away from home is a terrifying experience for kids and parents. If you’re wondering why or how to make it stop, I’m glad you’re here. While I can’t promise you a quick fix, I can offer some insight from my own experience. I was a teen runaway: When I was a teenager (around 14), …
Today I’m sharing 5 easy ways to jump-start your day. Being a mom is challenging, regardless of how many are in your fold. As a mom of four, I have found that how my day begins usually determines how it ends. I aim to ensure I set myself and my family up for success. If you …
Today I’m sharing some lessons my mom taught me. What did your mom teach you? Lessons My Mom Taught Me: Happy Mother’s Day, Mom <3 Want to know what my favorite lesson has been? You taught me that YOU were the best friend I had always needed. I love you!
In the past, I’ve shared a few of our Christmas Traditions with you, but last year I started a new tradition, putting up a miniature Christmas tree. This tradition has been a part of my life for as far back as I can remember but it wasn’t my tradition it belonged to my parents. For years …
This post is sponsored by Groupon Coupons, all opinions are my own. I don’t know how long you’ve been reading this blog, but if you’ve been here from the start, you know that I started as a frugal blogger. Faithfully Free was Faithfully Frugal and Free, and my posts were all about saving you money. …
This post, 10 Questions To Ask Your Children Each Morning, is written by me on behalf of General Mills. All opinions are entirely my own. This shop has been compensated by Acorn Influence, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. Family mealtimes are some of the most valuable times of the day. During …
Today I’m sharing a Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Book Review! Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Book Review: If like the Harry Potter series as much as me, then trust you NEED to read Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. I’ve been reading these books since third grade and was automatically hooked. Even if you’ve …
I have a motto. Always open the oven and make sure it’s empty before you turn it on. There’s a reason for this strange saying. When my children still lived at home, I would come home from work ready to cook supper and find dirty dishes in the oven. I used to make biscuits with …
Over the past thirteen years, I have learned just how bittersweet motherhood can be. Today I want to share why I’ll never stop tucking my children in at night. A few weeks ago as I climbed the stairs for the one-hundredth time that day I wondered why my kids always ask me the same question …
Do you ever feel like your marriage is the most stressful part of your life? Today I’m sharing 40 ways to reduce stress in marriage. Marriage is one of the most complicated relationships we will ever have in our lives. No one will ever get under your skin like the man or woman you married …
Does it surprise you to know that I’ve been thinking about you for years? That I would prepare a post telling you what you need to know when you marry my boy? The boy is now a man, but he’s a boy just the same to me. After all these years, I can still see …
Struggles I face as a Homeschooling Mama was written by guest writer Jen Fabbri Photo Credit: Amanda Petty Homeschooling is tough (can I get a witness?!)! BUT, it’s, seriously, the most rewarding thing I have ever done. It’s ALL worth it, no matter what everyone says. All of those mamas that think you’re crazy have …
So, I don’t know about Y’all, but I’m a freak. I mean, the freakiest freakshow in Freakdom. I’m so weird; I can barely stand myself sometimes. Ever feel that way; or am I alone? How am I a freak? Well… 1. I talk about the Lord, a lot. 2. I am exactly who I am …
This school year just started yesterday for us, and already I find it to be bittersweet. I know that there is a genuine possibility that we will be leaving Elizabeth City next year. My children are in 7th, 6th, 2nd, and Kindergarten, and for the first time since we joined the military, I am worried …
Here are 10 things people say to parents with four or more children ALL THE TIME! I have four, yes, four children. I never realized that having four children was similar to being the bearded lady in the circus, but it is. When you have four children, it’s like you’re wearing a sign that says: …
Marital conflicts are a part of nearly every marriage. Even couples that are truly in love have disagreements. After all, everyone is different. Blending two different lifestyles and backgrounds takes effort. One area that is particularly challenging for couples is the money. For the healthy, happiest marriage, use the follow financial tips. Discuss Your …
Over the past few years, I have learned so much about true love. I think our culture has set us up for some major disappointments when it comes to marital love. We watch movies where the man is so full of amazing ideas and surprises. Where a man will sacrifice himself for the one, he …
Congratulations, you’re engaged! Now, what? It can be hard to know where to start when planning your perfect day, and it can be very easy to feel overwhelmed by all the decisions that you’re faced with. But fear not; follow the simple steps below and the process need not be stressful or intimidating. See The …
This post brought to you by Char-Broil. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Faithfully Free. Nothing is finer than summer in the Carolina’s! We southerners really know how to throw awesome summer BBQ’s and neighborhood parties are just one of the many ways we celebrate. Planning the perfect neighborhood party can seem …
~ This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #L2LMom #CollectiveBias Over the past few years I have written a few open letters to the people in my life, but have never written one to my mom. Looking back, I guess it’s typical that I would …