I have been selling on etsy since 2012. What began out of necessity as we were needing extra income to help start the adoption process soon turned into a great part-time job for me. I have had countless friends ask me about running an etsy business, so I know there are people out there who are curious. So from the ... read more
5 Reasons We Love Using the Mystery of History in our Homeschool (Review)
It's that time of year again when many homeschool families are gearing up for the new year, making plans, and ordering curriculum. Today I want to share a Mystery of History review and 5 reasons we love Mystery of History. Plus I'll give you an inside peek into how we used it with multiple kids. This post contains ... read more
Upcycle Baby Clothes into a Memory Blanket
Our daughter came home to us from Ethiopia wearing 12 month sized clothes even though she was 19 months old. But once she settled in and learned to trust us and try new foods, she quickly filled out. Many beautiful outfits have only fit her for a one-time-wear because of how fast she's put on weight! What to do ... read more
What a Difference a Family Makes!
Anna Rakeb has been home for two months! She is growing, gaining weight, trying new foods, learning new words, and being loved and adored by her four brothers and mom and dad. God has rescued her from so much already and we can't wait to see the story He will continue to write for her life. Thanks to all who have ... read more
DIY Map Art: Upcycle a Puzzle
This project combines a lot of things I love -- maps, upcycling, paint, chevron, burlap, and bold color. I turned a 50 cent yard sale puzzle from this... ...into this! And you can do it too! Yard sale season is here, and you're bound to find some sorry little puzzles that just need a good ... read more
8 Adoption Fundraiser Ideas
Our Anna Rakeb has been home from Ethiopia for just over 2 weeks now. Lots of firsts, new experiences, and bonding going on at our house. And I forgot how many messes toddlers can make in ten seconds flat! Now that we're at the end of the adoption journey, we can look back and see how God provided the ... read more
Forever Family
She's home! ... read more
Ethiopia Adoption: Introducing our Anna Rakeb
Many, many thanks to our friends and family who have supported us in this journey through encouragement, prayers, financial gifts, and many other ways. Many of you have been following the progress of our puzzle fundraiser on Facebook this week. We have been humbled by the amazing response and it is with thankful ... read more
snapshots of Ethiopia – Trip 1 Day 5 Court!
{Here's Day 1, 2, 3 & 4} The purpose of this trip to Ethiopia was to, of course, finally meet our sweet girl. But this trip is called the "Court Trip" because we officially and legally in Ethiopia went before a judge and adopted her! She is our daughter now, even though we are home and she is still in the ... read more
snapshots of Ethiopia — First Trip Day 4
Just showing off my photos from our 4th day in Ethiopia! Maybe by the time I'm done this little series, it will be time to go pick up our girl. Then I will show you her face! So, with two days to prepare for our trip to Africa, we left our house in PA on Thursday morning, February 19th, with a direct flight to ... read more
