by elizabethoates | Oct 3, 2018 | Life & Faith, Parenting
When we were house hunting three years ago, I had two requests: a play room for the kids and an office for me. The kids got their playroom, but little did I know my office would become less of a creative think tank and more of a multipurpose room for both me AND my...
by elizabethoates | Aug 2, 2018 | Parenting
We’ve done it friends! We sailed through June, limped through July, and now we’re in the home stretch of summer! If you’re tired of Fortnite and your kids going to bed later than you, then I’ve got just what you need to help you finish the summer strong: 8...
by elizabethoates | Jul 12, 2018 | Parenting
Yesterday we celebrated our youngest child’s 2nd birthday. Corbin is also our fifth child so the fact that we even remembered his birthday is a huge win! But his birthday is July 11th—or 7-11—which is also National Slurpee Day, so it’s pretty...
by elizabethoates | Feb 14, 2018 | Life & Faith, Marriage
If you know me or have read my stuff for any length of time, this little truth probably does not come as a shock. I’m one of those bah-humbug types that loathes Hallmark for creating a Valentine’s day that forces me and millions of Americans to spend money on...
by elizabethoates | Nov 30, 2017 | Life & Faith, Parenting
The New Tool That’s Gonna Help Us Disciple Our Daughters Let’s be real . . . raising daughters is tough. I’m just beginning to navigate mean girl drama, period talks, deodorant, self-esteem, and all the other tween girl delights. More than anything, I want to use...