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Thoughts on Hospitality

January 24, 2013

Hospitality vs Entertaining

Him: Is it okay if I invite them over? Me: How long will it be until you get here? Him: Maybe twenty minutes. Me: {sigh} I'll hurry up and see what I can do. I remember the days of having that kind of conversation. I remember the stress. My sweet … [Click to continue reading]

DVD Giveaway: Abel’s Field

January 24, 2013

Abel's Field DVD

We're always in search of family-friendly movies to watch. Even when Emma isn't watching with us, we don't want to be filling our eyes (and minds) with junk. I just had a chance to preview a new family-friendly DVD Abel's Field. Left motherless by … [Click to continue reading]

Free Kindle Books | Winds of Wyoming & Sing: A Novel of Colorado

January 24, 2013

Sing a Novel of Colorado Free Kindle Book

Sing: A Novel of Colorado Moira St. Clair has done exactly what her father forbade her to do: chased her dreams to sing on the stage. But even as her star rises, she becomes more vulnerable to those who wish to use her—or bring her down…. It is … [Click to continue reading]

Free Kindle Book: Redwall {For Adults or Kids}

January 22, 2013

Redwall Free Kindle Book

Here's a Kindle freebie that I own as a regular book. The librarian at one of the schools where I taught used this as a read-aloud, and the kids loved it. If you have a kiddo who loves adventure, be sure to snatch up this download while it's … [Click to continue reading]

Book Giveaway: Etched Upon My Heart

January 22, 2013

Etched Upon My Heart

Do you wrestle with the challenge of how to raise kids in a God-honoring way in this crazy world? Jill Kelly (wife of former Buffalo Bills quarterback Jim Kelly) has just released a new book called Etched... Upon My Heart. In Etched... Jill shares … [Click to continue reading]

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Welcome! I'm Jennifer - wife and homeschooling mom, Jesus-follower, lover of big ideas & good books, encourager, essential oil user, website designer. I have a crazy love for baking, printables, and hospitality. So grab a cup of coffee (or lemon water), prop up your feet, and stay for a while.
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