May 21, 2013

Embracing the Sweet Moments of Bedlam

May20
punch spill

via Even though I coined the name of my blog, Balancing Beauty and Bedlam, over four years ago, not a week goes by when I don’t chuckle at just how much that delicate balance occurs in our home. Last year, [...]

What Are Your Family Priorities?

May3
Lead Your Family via beautyandbedlam

 When I look around, there are a few people that completely encourage and inspire me as a mom. Women who’ve embraced their role, juggle so much and walk the talk, or quite honestly, RUN IT WELL! Tricia Goyer is one [...]

Friendship Through Words With Friends? Have you Played?

May3
Refreshing summer drink via @beautyandbedlam

For two solid months, a phenomena stirred among our children. I’d see their heads pushed together and they’d be looking at each other’s ipods/iphones. They’d be in serious discussion and then they’d go back to their task. Every once in [...]

My Imaginary Conversation: a Sunday Moment

Apr28

Last week, I shared some pictures and a video about the “new to me” spring outfits I purchased at a yard sale and thrift stores. I sat outside on my porch, nervously hit the “record” button and welcomed my readers [...]

Come Join Me (in)RL 2013: April 27

Apr19

In just one week, women from all over the world will be gathering in churches, homes, coffee shops, etc, for a time of encouragement and refreshment. We’ll be talking about Community and the importance of staying in it, even when [...]

A Sunday Moment of Music

Apr17

Join me in celebration: last Sunday’s time of worship music at Westover Church.

Easter Basket Trail: Easter Morning Idea

Mar29
easter basket ideas_opt

Easter Morning Idea: Follow the Ribbon Tradition It’s so simple to make magical memories with your children and I had such fun reminiscing, as I just loaded last year’s pictures. Why don’t you take just a few minutes to add [...]

Make Room For One More

Mar28

There she was, sitting in a corner by herself. As she aimlessly ruffled the pages of her science folder, her sweet face turned downward showing no expression. My heart tightened as I glanced around the room. Everywhere I looked girls [...]

Family Easter Traditions: Make Magical Memories

Mar24
spring easter

   Oh, I love the season of spring. It symbolizes new growth, inspiration and hope of things to come.  Yes, with spring in the air, it means that Easter is almost here.  A time to celebrate God’s goodness, but also [...]

Another Bedlam Moment: Tanning Mishaps

Mar21
Backyard sand volleycourt

There’s something magical that happens in our backyard when the sun starts peeking through the trees, and that’s just what our 13 year old daughter thought this past week too. Our 30 degree rain and frost crazed days scrambled all [...]

A Sunday Moment

Mar17
sunday worship

“Let them praise the name of the LORD: for his name alone is excellent; his glory [is] above the earth and heaven.” Psa 148:13 It’s a rarity that we lead our worship music with a completely acoustic set, but when [...]

Frugal Fashionista: Bedlam Moment Style

Mar8
frugal fashionista

There once was a girl, lady, blogger, mom who was known world wide for her frugal fashion prowess. If you follow her on facebook or instagram, you will not doubt those mad shopping skills since she regularly shares a much [...]

Surviving Midnight Diapers (Baby Shower Idea)

Mar7
Baby Shower Ideas @beautyandbedlam

The beauty of welcoming new life is such a blessing. To encourage and honor a new momma during a time which will forever change her, marks a significant milestone, and I’ve shared some other neat baby shower tradition ideas in [...]

When God’s Voice Sounds a lot like Twila Paris

Feb28

“Honey, go home. You haven’t slept more than a few hours in five days. I’ll stay with him. Surgery is scheduled for 8 am. You need to sleep when you can,” murmured my husband. Tipping the newborn scales at 10.5 [...]

Keeping the Weight Off: What are You Eating? (Tasty Tuesday)

Feb19
Healthy Peanut Butter Reeces

Healthy organic, dark chocolate peanut butter  balls (no processed sugar) Nearly a month ago, I completed my 7 day detox, and after I posted about this GM Diet Plan, I received a lot of questions. As I mentioned in my [...]




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