by mandacarpenter | Dec 19, 2020 | Faith, Family, Inspired, Kids, Popular
*Trigger warning if you have experienced loss and/or are currently navigating fertility* – Should you choose to read this post, know that I am extremely thankful for a healthy pregnancy. I do not take it for granted, and my candid answers do not negate my...
by mandacarpenter | Nov 28, 2020 | Family, Home, Inspired, Kids
2020’s been R O U G H to say the least, so this year I’m participating in my own little version of “25 days of Christmas” to make the entire month of December special. Because, why not? This year could seriously use extra fun and delight!...
by mandacarpenter | Apr 27, 2019 | Apparel, Beauty, Faith, Family, Growth, Inspired, Kids
I passionately believe loving children shouldn’t come with the caveat that you get to ‘keep’ them. I’ll always lay it all out there because #ImpressingIsExhausting and I am freed from the burden of what others think of me. So, let’s dive in. With our first little...
by mandacarpenter | Feb 7, 2019 | Faith, Family, Growth, Inspired, Kids, Marriage, Popular
A wise person in my life once told me to pay close attention to the things and people who bother me most because it says more about me more than it does them. Documenting our foster care journey has made others want to do it too, I know because they tell me. They...
by mandacarpenter | Dec 29, 2018 | Faith, Family, Growth, Inspired, Kids, Marriage
To know me is to know I rarely keep traditions. It’s not that I don’t like them, it’s just I’m forgetful. Anyway, that’s what makes this blog post extra special. Because of your reminders, this is my 3rd annual “19 Things I Did (Or...
by mandacarpenter | Oct 14, 2018 | Faith, Family, Growth, Inspired, Kids
Today marks the one year anniversary of receiving our first child. I will never forget the nerves or excitement I had going into the parking lot where we were told to meet for the pick-up. She was tiny. And beautiful. 3-years-old, looking at me like I was a crazy lady...
