I’m 39 weeks pregnant and SO READY to meet our daughter! When we found out we were having a little girl, I was shocked, to say the least—and so was the rest of our family given the running streak of 5 grandsons and 0 granddaughters! I’m still not really sure what we’re going to doContinueContinue reading “Baby Girl Nursery (On a Budget!)”
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Cars and Trucks Birthday Party on a Budget
Remember that time I had a blog and wrote on it regularly? Yeah, me neither. The struggle to write consistently has been real, but I’m determined to get back on track. And what better way to start than with a mostly picture-driven blog! So last year I shared with you my “Wild and One” BirthdayContinueContinue reading “Cars and Trucks Birthday Party on a Budget”
A Choice That Changed the World
A baby was most definitely not in her plans. Not like this, anyway. What about her future? She was just a teenager. Still a girl. How would she explain this to her family? Would they understand? Would they believe her? How would she explain this to him? She couldn’t hide it forever. And he wouldContinueContinue reading “A Choice That Changed the World”
Adoption vs. Abortion: How they’re similar and yet couldn’t be more different
November is National Adoption Awareness month, a that is set aside to draw attention to the countless young boys and girls in foster systems who are in need of forever homes. I had the chance to write a guest blog for Greensboro Pregnancy Care Center on this topic, specifically how adoption and abortion compare withContinueContinue reading “Adoption vs. Abortion: How they’re similar and yet couldn’t be more different”
Bridal Shower Decor on a Budget
No matter how you slice it, it can be easy for wedding costs to pile up up up — even for those in the bridal party who want to make it a special time. Earlier this month myself and my fellow bridesmaids threw a bridal shower for our friend, and it came together wonderfully! IContinueContinue reading “Bridal Shower Decor on a Budget”
Shot-Sized Gratitude
“I like how you got me a shot-sized cup. Thanks for that.” I said the words with a smile, but I’m sure the snideness of my comment hadn’t gone unnoticed. “Well,” said my husband in his characteristic and sometimes annoyingly sweet innocence, “you asked for a kid’s meal, so that’s what I ordered and…that’s whatContinueContinue reading “Shot-Sized Gratitude”
An Open Letter to Middle School Me
Hey Middle School Mary, It’s me — Twenty-Something Mary. I hope you can tear your eyes away from instant messenger long enough to give my letter a read. I have some pretty heavy insight and wisdom to give to you, so go ahead — put up your away message (the one with the I’m-more-mysterious-and-deep-than-even-I-can-understand songContinueContinue reading “An Open Letter to Middle School Me”
8 Ways to Teach Your Toddler About God
I can’t believe I’m actually using the word “toddler” in a blogpost — when did that happen?? My little guy is hitting 18 months in a few weeks, and it has absolutely flown by. To be honest, I’m not sure at what point a child actually enters the “toddler era.” But I think for me,ContinueContinue reading “8 Ways to Teach Your Toddler About God”
“Open When” Letters: A Thoughtful Gift for All Occasions
Gift giving can get stressful and downright annoying sometimes. Don’t get me wrong — I absolutely LOVE giving gifts. I think I get more excited than the ones on the receiving end most of the time. But sometimes, gosh darn it, you just get tired of buying more stuff that will be oohed and aahhedContinueContinue reading ““Open When” Letters: A Thoughtful Gift for All Occasions”
3 Common Myths About Pregnancy Resource Centers
I am such a horrible blogger. I mean seriously, it’s been over a month since I’ve even looked – nay, even thought about this thing. I’d like to think I have an okay-ish excuse though. Over the summer I’ve gone back to work part time at Greensboro Pregnancy Care Center and, needless to say, it’sContinueContinue reading “3 Common Myths About Pregnancy Resource Centers”
Mary Holloman 