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Love Does for Kids: Book Review & Giveaway

Affiliate links are used in this post. Thank you to FrontGate Media for providing the book for review. Recently I was captivated by Bob Goff's book, Love Does: Discover a Secretly Incredible Life in an Ordinary World. There were so many gems and I truly loved his perspective. I quickly read his wife Maria's book, Love Lives Here: Finding What You Need in a World Telling You What You Want, as well, to get her perspective on their life. Both were fascinating and encouraging. Some of my Continue Reading

Ellie Claire Art Journals: Cultivating Creativity

Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and purchase. Thank you for supporting free content on this blog. The house is finally quiet and you're scrolling through your Instagram feed when a beautifully hand-lettered quote catches your eye. The artistic whimsy of the words on the screen draws you in, allowing your mind a moment to mull over the truth contained in the image. You think to yourself, Continue Reading

The Study Bible for Women: CSB Version | A Review

This summer I'm diving deep into Hebrews through Jen Wilkin's study Better: A Study of Hebrews (available FREE!) with some other ladies in our church who also don't want the more laid back rhythm of summer to equal our spiritual growth becoming stagnant. If you're not familiar with Jen's studies, you may be surprised to find out that she recommends that you do NOT use a study Bible, as her goal is to challenge you to consider the scriptures with your own mind, not through the lens of another Continue Reading

Family Honor Plate & Table Thyme Discussion Cards Review

I'm always on the lookout for fun and engaging ways to bring Biblical truth into our everyday experiences in our home. With 5 small kids, the reality is that most days are composed of daily household essentials -- get dressed, change diapers, eat breakfast, brush teeth, grab backpacks, drive to school, drive to work, get home, review homework, sign papers, make dinner, pack lunches, clean kitchen, work some more, get ready for bed --- and repeat. While I desperately want to plant truth Continue Reading

Gift Guide: Essentials for Moms Expecting Twins

The Essential Gift Guide for Moms Expecting Twins

When you find out you're expecting twins, there's a bit of shock that comes along with those two heartbeats you hear and the two little jellybeans you see on the screen. Not only are you going to have two babies, you may also think you need two of everything! While there's always more you can buy, these are the essentials every mom needs to stay sane those first few months. Fisher-Price Auto Rock 'n Play Sleeper Pampers Swaddlers Diapers, Size N Baby Bottle Warmer, Steam Sterilizer Continue Reading

Finding God’s Goodness in the Broken and the Beautiful {book review + giveaway}

Daring to Hope by Katie Davis Majors book review

When I first started writing online and chose the blog name Embracing the Mosaic Life, it was during a period of time in my personal spiritual journey where I had the realization of how God truly works in the broken pieces of our lives to turn them into a thing of beauty through the process of His redemption. A few years prior to that, I'd read a book written by Katie Davis, an 18-year old who left her comfortable home and life in Nashville, TN to volunteer in a school in Uganda. And in an Continue Reading

Keeping Your Children Safe Online: A Parent’s Guide

There isn't a week that goes by where my Facebook feed doesn't show a picture of a missing child, usually in conjunction with a warning about internet safety for kids. As a pregnant mama of twins and with three kids already at home, these stories cut me to the core. I imagine the heartbreak of these kids' mothers as they struggle to understand what went wrong and how their child could have become a victim of an online predator. I also want to think this would never happen to our family. Continue Reading

Family Friendly Valentine’s Day Gifts

Do you know your husband's and children's love languages? If one of the love languages is Gifts, Valentine's Day is certainly a day they'll be hoping to be shown some special attention with a special gift or treat. In our family, we've been more aware lately of how much added sugar and food additives our kids are consuming at school and at other outside activities, so we're trying to stay away from the typical windfall of candy that tends to happen around the Continue Reading

What Does Your “Brave” Look Like?

For me, being brave in this season looks like staying put. In the middle of the day-to-day routine of working outside the home, parenting, loving my husband, managing my home, serving others, navigating financial pressures and more, the anxiety feels crushing some days. Sometimes in the midst of the whirlwind, in the quiet moments of my daily commute, my mind wanders. I dream of all the possibilities for pursuing my passions, those things that stir my heart and make me come alive with Continue Reading

Happy Birthday Baby & Blog {…and a giveaway to celebrate!}

Today my youngest turns 2 and my little corner of the internet celebrates 4 years online. It's been a wild ride with both of them! In the midst of my go-go-go life with three little ones 7 and under, sometimes I forget to slow down and celebrate both the big milestones and the little moments worth savoring. Psalm 16:11 reminds me though... You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand. So today, in light Continue Reading

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