homemaking, kids

7 Components of Our Montessori Kitchen

Holidays + Seasons, kids

Blueberry Picking with Kids (free checklist)

Health & Fitness

My One Year Anniversary of Being Off Instagram and How it All Started

Motherhood, Pregnancy

Zoe’s Birth: Our Miracle Easter Baby

Marriage

Our 7th and 8th Anniversaries: A Ferris Wheel in the City

Language Learning, Moving Overseas

Supplies that have Helped me in Language Study

I love organization, if you can’t already tell, and I also love pretty things. Which is why I put thought into my language notebooks even before I actually moved overseas and began learning a foreign language. I definitely could have purchased a notebook here and I’m sure it would have all worked out. But… a moleskin quality notebook with paper that is मोटा (thick or fat) would have been a tossup to even find and if found where I live now, would have been more expensive due to import fees. Thus, I brought moleskins and happy writing utensils from the States.

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grace, faith, + life overseas, Language Learning

7 Things that are Helping me Learn a Foreign Language

Honestly, I haven’t written a ton about learning another language because it has been rough. I haven’t known what to write about because there have been so many ups and downs, so many moments I questioned if I’ll ever get it or if I’ll ever be truly comfortable with the language. But the best part is that there is grace–grace in the Father and grace we can give ourselves. I am making progress and striving to be faithful with what I’ve been given. Here are some things I’ve learned and what is helping me in this process.

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homemaking, New Normals

#This Global Kitchen Series

When we moved overseas a year ago, I quickly realized I would be spending a lot of time in the kitchen. I wanted it to be a place that was functional and life-giving, which for me, usually means lots of color mixed with earthy textures and of course, organization. Since there is often the potential for guests, I also wanted everything in the kitchen to have a place and be easy for others to find what they need. Here’s a peak into my life in the kitchen.

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