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Jun 23
2 min

our home

I want our home to be a haven, a place of security and refuge. The world is volatile and turbulent, a struggle between the beautiful and ...

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May 22
2 min

Time with Jesus

It's 6 AM! A strong cup of coffee, my Bible, my journal, my pen, and a moment to be alone with Jesus. I don't make 6 every morning. Some...

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May 6
1 min

don't let comparison steal our joy

Few things distract us from our purpose like comparison. Motherhood seems to be plagued with it! Comparison causes us to doubt our worth,...

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May 4
2 min

love never fails

I don't have to scroll these little squares long before I find experts who know how to do it all! I can find experts at cleaning, fitness...

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May 2
1 min

This is for you

Mamas, the temptation can be to always create the enjoyment for our children. But they are meant for us to enjoy too! Our children are a...

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May 1
2 min

It's Okay to Not Have All the Answers

I think I might have called myself a planner a few years and a couple of kids ago. I scheduled things out and seemed to know what was com...

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Apr 30
2 min

The Baxter Team

How to create the "team" mentality in your home! "We are the Baxter team." Like so many things that are important to me, this phrase is ...

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Apr 30
2 min

Remembering our mission over the Mess

Yesterday I talked with a friend who shared about her desire for a peaceful home! She shared about how siblings were arguing and little o...

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Apr 30
2 min

A letter to my birthday boy

Oh sweet boy, it is a joy to be your mama! I hope you always know I love you no matter what! I am praying for you everyday! I am trusting...

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Apr 29
1 min

this is us

So this is us! Our sweet first born is Caroline. She is wise beyond her years and always a joy! Up next is Charlie. We call him Champ. He...

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