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Concrete & Cranes VBS Decor Ideas

June 7, 2019 by Laura Tucker

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VBS 2019 may have just started in your neck of the woods, but the brilliant minds at Lifeway have been getting the ball rolling on their quest to make VBS 2020 the very best one yet! Earlier this afternoon I was anxiously awaiting their theme announcement on Facebook Live (shown on their Facebook page) and was ooh-ing and aah-ing at all of the magnificent fun it’s going to be!

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Knights of North Castle VBS Decor Ideas

June 2, 2019 by Laura Tucker Leave a Comment

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VBS 2019 has officially kicked off this month! You may have seen my posts about In The Wild, Roar and To Mars and Beyond (3 popular VBS themes this year) floating around the world wide web – and it’s because I absolutely LOVE Vacation Bible School and all that it entails!

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Father’s Day Gift Basket for Fishermen

May 29, 2019 by Laura Tucker 5 Comments

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One of my favorite perks of living in the southern portion of Alabama is that the beautiful sandy white beaches aren’t far away at all. We’ve gotten quite spoiled by the ability to make day trips down to the Gulf, and my husband’s family loves to spend any free weekend they get fishing off of the state park pier. My husband and I used to fish together frequently before we had children, but now our time spent at the beach involves much more splashing in the waves than casting a reel. Fishing is still one of my husband’s favorite pastimes, so we made sure during our vacation this past weekend that he was able to take the time to cast his reel and enjoy his time in the outdoors.…

The Item I Swore I Wouldn’t Want (But Can’t Wait to Order More!) – Pink Lemonade Shop Review + GIVEAWAY!

May 10, 2019 by Laura Tucker 12 Comments

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Hey ladies – this post is for you! I’ll be discussing a few things that are a bit more feminine and personal in nature, so if you’re a male and this sort of topic makes you uncomfortable, feel free to pass this post on to a lady in your life! 😉

Back before I had children and knew it all, there were certain things I swore I’d never do. My sister made the decision to cloth diaper her children, and it was something I initially snickered at. I’d never do that. I could not wrap my mind around the notion that anyone would take any sort of extra steps to diaper their child when we have the convenience of disposable diapers. And don’t even get my started on handling the really dirty diapers. I can look back at all of this and laugh now. Man, did I ever put my foot in my mouth on this one!

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Date Night In: Pizza Party for Two

May 1, 2019 by Laura Tucker 1 Comment

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How are those New Year’s resolutions holding out for you now that we’re 5 months into 2019? I’ll be honest, I’ve been slacking a little on one or two of mine, but there’s one resolution that I haven’t been willing to budge on at all this year, and I think it’ll be a resolution that sticks around long after 2019 is over with! Quality time is my primary love language, and since becoming a mother of 2, the quality time with my husband has been becoming harder to come by. One of my top goals this year was to change that, and one simple way we’re doing that is having at least one scheduled date night each month!

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Operation Bug-Be-Gone: Our #1 Spring Cleaning Hack

April 12, 2019 by Laura Tucker Leave a Comment

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With spring in full swing, my inner “spring cleaning” gene that has been lying dormant for months has finally come back to life, and I’ve been itching to get this house squeaky clean and to get a fresh start. With two very small children in the house, my floor and furniture are currently taking bets with each other to see which one can collect the most graham cracker crumbs and juice splatters. So far, they’re both pretty neck and neck! I’ve always said that cleaning your house with a toddler in it is like brushing your teeth while you’re eating chocolate cake – it’s nearly impossible! But alas, the house won’t clean itself!

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How To Pack a Tornado Preparedness Kit – From a Survivor’s Perspective

March 1, 2019 by Laura Tucker 3 Comments

This post is written in memory of those who lost their lives in the Enterprise tornado on March 1st, 2007, and in honor of the survivors whose wounds are still healing.

I’m always amazed at how vastly different climate and weather conditions can be in different sections of our country. Hurricanes, tornadoes, blizzards, droughts and things of the like affect so many of us throughout the year, but not everyone experiences the same conditions. Hurricanes rock the gulf coast every summer, but people in the plains are obviously unaffected. The northeast may get pounded by snow, but Alabamians could barely tell you what a snowflake looks like. Weather is often a tricky subject for me. While I want to delight in its beauty and mystery, I had an encounter with inclement weather in 2007 at the age of 16 years old that shook me to my core, and just like an earthquake, I’m dealing with the ripple effects years later that will likely affect me for many more years to come.

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One Important Business Tool To Never Forget + Why I Love Basic Invite Business Cards

February 25, 2019 by Laura Tucker Leave a Comment

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From 2008-2012, I spent my days as an undergraduate student studying business administration with a focus in marketing. Just like with any major, there are a slew of classes you have to take that don’t necessarily pertain specifically to your major, but are put in place to help you become more “well-rounded” in your field of study. The summer of my junior year, I registered for a class called Personal Selling. I admit to rolling my eyes a bit when I discovered it was a mandatory class, as I knew I didn’t want to be caught up in sales for a career, but my favorite marketing professor was teaching it, so I thought that it might not be too bad.

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Yee Haw VBS Decor Ideas

February 21, 2019 by Laura Tucker 1 Comment

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It’s time to saddle up and pull on those cowboy boots, because this summer is going to be a stampede of fun with the kickoff of Yee Haw Weekend VBS happening at churches all across the country!

Children have the opportunity to discover just how great Jesus’ love truly is while trailblazing through fun games, cool crafts and foot-stompin’ music they’re sure to remember for years!…

DIY Game Day Place Mat + Homegating Tips & GIVEAWAY!

January 24, 2019 by Laura Tucker 1 Comment

This post has been sponsored by Farm Rich and Litehouse. All opinions expressed are 100% my own. I love sharing my favorite tips and tricks for hosting the ultimate game day party with my readers! Scroll down to learn about the Farm Rich giveaway going on now!

We’re just days away from the ultimate game day showdown, and all the buzz centered around the Big Game has me SO excited to get my head in the game and host the ultimate game day celebration as we watch two amazing teams gear up to bring home a championship title! Game days have always been a big deal for us. We all huddle together as family and friends to watch our favorite teams play, and while the spirit of the game is what brings us together, the game day snacks are what keep us smiling for all 4 quarters!
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