by mandacarpenter | Dec 31, 2021 | Faith, Family, Growth, Home, Inspired, Kids, Marriage, Stories
The days are long, the nights are longer, but the years are short. As I begin to think about Shia’s first birthday, I realize how much has happened in his 10.5 months of life already and I never want to forget it once the memories become distant and fuzzy. The idea to...
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 | Nov 7, 2020 | Growth, Home, Inspired
Space was forced upon us over 9 months ago and many of us are still living in strict quarantine. The way I see it – we can either waste it or use our space well. Space used well isn’t selfish.Manda Carpenter What is it you need most right now? Motivation to...
by mandacarpenter | Nov 27, 2019 | Apparel, Beauty, Home, Inspired
I’m not a big fan of gifts for the holidays. I’d rather enjoy an experience or serve together. However, it seems every year I have at least one gathering -whether it be with family, friends, or at work – that requires me to buy a few different gifts....
by mandacarpenter | Nov 17, 2017 | Beauty, Faith, Family, Home, Inspired, Kids, Marriage
Over one month ago now, sweet N came into our lives and flipped our house upside down (quite literally). Shakespeare’s, “Though she be little, she is fierce.” couldn’t be more relevant. N has invaded our hearts, which are now as soft and moldable as...
by mandacarpenter | Nov 5, 2017 | Beauty, Faith, Family, Growth, Home, Inspired, Kids, Marriage
Several months ago I scribbled “I want a home well lived in” on a blue sticky note at my kitchen table. I jotted the words down so fast they were hardly legible, but something urged me not to let the thought pass without giving it a permanent place. I...
