Jan 16, 2020 | Faith, Faith & Family, HOSPITALITY, Intentional Living
Stowed away in our attic, I dusted off my high school diary. Paging through memories of old, I am instantly transported to a time in my life when school, friends, boys, and parents triggered to-do lists and declarations, resolutions, and remorse. A time when...
Oct 21, 2018 | Faith, Faith & Family, Hospitality & Entertaining, Intentional Living
“Mom, I really don’t want you to invite them to our house. Their kids are kind of weird, and I’m not friends with them. It will be just plain awkward. Can’t you just ask the mom? I mean it. Don’t make me do this.” I sat stunned and frustrated and honestly, a little...
Mar 23, 2018 | FAMILY, Intentional Living, Parenting
Pigeon Forge Favorites If you have been a reader of Balancing Beauty and Bedlam for any length of time, you know that traditions and creating special family memories play an integral part of our family make up. For many of you, your fondest childhood memories revolves...
Dec 4, 2017 | FAMILY, Intentional Living, Popular Posts
Don’t miss out on my Free Homemade Christmas Coupon Book. It offers another option for a last minute, meaningful gift idea. I am so very excited to share something with you that has been part of our family tapestry for years. You know that I place a high...
Sep 14, 2017 | FAMILY, Intentional Living
With the holidays right around the corner, many of us will turn our hearts towards traditions. There’s such power and importance in establishing them, yet with our busy schedules, maybe consider implementing some Once a Month Memory Moments, instead of piling...
Aug 22, 2017 | Faith, Intentional Living
How Good and Pleasant it is when God’s People Live Together in Unity. Our four year old daughter stormed through the front door, flung herself on the sofa and with a Scarlet Ohara flair declared, “I just don’t understand why we all can’t get along.” As I wrapped...
