Blessed are those who find wisdom, those who gain understanding. Proverbs 3:13
"A successful morning begins the night before"I can not tell you the number of times I have heard that little quote. I used to hear it all the time when I was in high school. I heard it again in college as I was pulling all-nighters trying to get through semester after semester. Once I was married… Continue reading Making Over My Evenings: Day 1
PerfectionismPerfectionism is defined as a "refusal to accept any standard short of perfection"Refusal to accept ANY standard short of perfection.Wow.I have to say that if you were to look that definition up in the Websters Dictionary I would not be shocked if you saw my picture next to it.I AM A PERFECTIONIST.Anyone who has known… Continue reading Letting Go Of Perfectionism
Photo Credit: Dusty Marshall (my awesome hubby)I love learning. I absolutely love it. I think that if I had enough money I would just stay in school forever. Don't get me wrong, I know you should always be learning and not rely on some type of formal education to be the only source of learning.… Continue reading Why We Chose to Home-School
I live my life 90% of the time in a very negative head space. I constantly ask my self if I matter in the world. I live life with a lot of insecurities.This semester one of my on going assignments has been to read though a book entitled:God is my Strength: Fifty Biblical Responses to… Continue reading Is God Really My Strength?
This semester I have been working on a major research project with a major focus on childhood obesity in today's society. Though out the course of my research I have really stopped to evaluate how I am feeding my family, especially my children. What kind of example am I setting on a daily basis with… Continue reading Taco Tuesday (posted on a Wednesday)
The holidays have always been an important time of year to me. From Halloween on it has always seemed like my siblings and I would put away our bickering and get along at least until new year. I don't know if it was because we knew Santa was watching or if it was because we… Continue reading The Holidays
When I first started this blog I had these big dreams of being one of those people that wrote profound things that would change the world. Ha, then I got to Fort Worth and life happened. Between school, church, Dusty's work schedule, and trying to maintain the house I was lucky if I had time… Continue reading A different direction
Lately Dusty has been home a lot more. Ok...let's be honest. He has been home all the time. The new job he is working has him on a bit of a break for a few weeks. He should be going back out into the big bad world of politics soon but for now we get… Continue reading Why I insist on the kids being in bed by 8 PM
Words are a powerful thing. No matter whether we want to believe it or not words carry a lot of weightWhat is that saying? "The pen is mightier than the sward"One thing that my mom spent a lot of time working to instill in me and my siblings is that the words we say matter.… Continue reading Dealing with Broken Promises
Routine. I love it. I like knowing what is coming next. I like being able to prepare for events that are coming up. I like being able to brace myself for any type of emotion that might come with an event.However, I also know that life is incredibility unpredictable. And that often makes things very… Continue reading Adjusting to a New Normal
Everyday conversations with Jesus
homeschool adventures on eagles' wings
Recipes showing step by step directions with pictures and a printable recipe card.
Worth It! (Things to try, read, watch, hear, and discuss)
Real Mom. Real Family. Real Life
Books, Writing, & The Cozy Life
Tales from the mouth of a wolf
Intentional Living: Minimalism, Finance and Goal Setting
Gaining a heart of wisdom
Blessed are those who find wisdom, those who gain understanding. Proverbs 3:13
A Wise Woman in Progress 