Disclaimer: I am a Tommy Mommy and I receive products in exchange for my fair and honest reviews. All opinions are mine and reflect my families real life use and opinions. Sometimes, in the dark, in the grief, it is hard to figure out a way to bless someone else. When Tommy Nelson sent out… [Read More]
Gifts from the Past
It has been a long, draining and emotional week. Last Thursday I flew to my home town with the only responsibility to finish cleaning out my Mama’s house. All of the generic stuff had been boxed up and donated. What remained was all the heart and soul of my childhood. My pictures, baby book, first… [Read More]
Showing Grace to the Exasperated Parent
In a recent post on Facebook, a leader in our church shared a story about a mother she witnessed in an ice cream shop. Now she didn’t just come out and say it was a bad mother, however the implications were very real and there was apparently zero grace available to offer this exasperate mother. The… [Read More]
Back to School Pictures
I was super thrilled last week to find out that one of my old Back to School pictures was featured in a special on the Good Housekeeping website. I absolutely love to make special photo mementos of my their first and last days of school. I often use them in their yearly Shutterfly books or… [Read More]
What I Will Miss Most
It has been a month since my Mama danced her way into heaven. I am certain she entered heaven dancing because if there was music playing (and the Bible tells us there will be), my sweet Mama was dancing the tango. She didn’t really know another way to get around. As a kid it embarrassed… [Read More]
eMeals Back to School Twitter Party 8/11 (WIN $600 in Prizes)
Disclaimer: I am an eMeals blogger and I recieve a free subscription in exchange for promoting their services. Regardless, I only share my honest opinion and products that I truly believe are good for your family! I can’t believe it but in two days we are heading BACK TO SCHOOL and I have a brand new… [Read More]
Florida’s Historic Coast: Fort Matanzas
Disclaimer: This post was made possible by the St. Augustine and Ponte Vedra Visitors Bureau. Learn more about this location nd other by visiting Florida’s Historic Coast website. Start planning your next family vacation today. Just a little bit down the road from Marineland is Florida’s littlest unknown fort. It doesn’t have the claim… [Read More]
Florida’s Historic Coast: Marineland
Disclaimer: I was provided with complimentary passes for my family to enjoy several of St. Augustine’s museums and activities through www.floridashistoriccoast.com One of my most favorite places on earth is St. Augustine, Florida. I had the amazing opportunity to attend Flagler College and call the area home for 4 years. As America’s oldest city, it… [Read More]
Florida’s Historic Coast: Vacationing in St. Augustine
Disclaimer: My family and I received activity passes to many of the activities I will be blogging about. However, I only share my honest opinion. All photos and images belong to www.sunshinepraises.com and should not be used for any other purpose. Sometime in the fall of 1991, I began looking over brochures for colleges in… [Read More]
And Then He Turned One
You know that feeling that time has moved so quickly that you missed something? Something important? That is exactly how I have felt over the past week as I have sadly accepted that my little man is now one. I have tried to take this year exceptionally slow. When he falls asleep in my arms,… [Read More]