Today was national Read Across America day. Reading is a huge part of our lives and I absolutely can’t control myself when it comes to buying children’s books. I try my best to purchase books at yard sales, used book stores or through my son’s Scholastic book orders at school (teacher gets free supplies/books for the… [Read More]

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As February comes to an end, I wanted to take one last opportunity to THANK each of my Handmade with Love {in Ohio} sponsors for their generous sponsorships!  If you missed the event, please take a moment to check out these 6 absolutely fabulous artisans! All your adorable head wear needs! The cutest cake skirts… [Read More]

I just wanted to tell each and everyone of you THANK YOU for continuing to read and support Sunshine Praises on a regular basis.  It is such a blessing to be able to share a snippet of my life as well as bring you wonderful giveaways.  Without each of you, companies would not offer me… [Read More]

The newest edition from the “God Gave Us…” series comes God Gave Us The World by Lisa Tawn Bergen, Art By Laura J. BryantI have always seen the other “God Gave Us” books but we have never been so fortunate to have one. This book was a great blessing and is the perfect way to… [Read More]

While I don’t blog about it often, my daughter Lu has a life threatening egg allergy that is complicated by her subglottic stenosis (narrowing of her airway).  She also has a sensitivity to milk and soy which causes her stomach and skin irritation. So our house is egg free which is very hard for a little… [Read More]

During my struggles conceiving Lu, I was part of a support group of women called Sisters of Sarah.  This group was integral in my healing process, prayer and support.  To share those intimate details of loss and anger, to receive prayer and to know that I was not alone made the unbearable bearable. They were truly… [Read More]

Happy Valentines Day!  Amy Benson Photography  Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the… [Read More]

Whew, between the weather, my full time job and the back to back special events here on Sunshine Praises, I have been completely swamped and I think you all have been too because I have had to draw new winners for both the Rock ‘N Learn Giveaway and the Handmade with Love {In Ohio}. That… [Read More]

As the kids take their nap time siesta, we would like to invite you to the best kind of party —a Twitter get-together on Friday, February 11th from 2-3 pm EST hosted by @Eversave. The best part? There’s no need to worry about babysitters, high heels, or touching up your manicure. Plus, the Valentine’s Day… [Read More]