DIY Scandinavian Inspired Christmas Decor

DIY Scandinavian Inspired Christmas Decor I’m going to share links to Amazon shops that sell the supplies; I do not make money from the links and the supplies can be purchased other places, I just wanted to make it convenient for readers. All of the links will be through Canadian Amazon. I am not personally [...]

Creating a Village in the Absence of One

In a world where it's so easy to "friend" someone on social media, why is the essence of "the village" so lacking, and actually making friends so difficult? So... What does it mean to have a village? It means popping over to the neighbour's to borrow eggs you don’t have to finish the muffins you [...]

A Letter to My Firstborn on Her 4th Birthday

My sweet Gabriella. Though I can’t really call you that, cause you glare at me and tell me, “I’M. JUST. ELLIE.” I can’t believe you’re 4. If there’s one person that has taught me anything in life, it’s been you. You’ve taught me patience. You’ve taught me to fight for what I believe in. You’ve [...]

Does Listening to God Really Matter?

Does Listening to God Really Matter? Following God's Calling for Your Life Even When the Days are Rough   Mom truth coming up... Sometimes I wish God called me to be somewhere else, to do something else. Sometimes I am so exhausted by my calling of being a mom and I wish, for just a [...]

This is Me

This is Me I love getting to know people. When I start reading people's blogs I genuinely wonder who they are and what they're like. For anyone that wants to get to know me, here is my heart!   1. I got married at 18, 2 months after graduating high school, and had my first [...]