World Market & Sharing the Joy

Life can be hard, with so many ups and downs. 

For many, the Holidays can be especially hard. 

Maybe you can bills piling up 

and you have no idea how you're actually going to have a Holiday.

Maybe your struggling to put food on the table, clothes on your back,

or buy gifts for your children.

Maybe your family is far away or simply not there at all. 

Really, the list of what can make the Holidays hard, are endless. 

I knew this to be true for a women in my community. 

I knew the Holidays were going to be a struggle, painful, different. 

I wanted to do something for her, but really was unsure of what to do. 

Then, I heard about World Market's Share the Joy campaign and I knew it was perfect. 

The campaign is about giving back to your community. 

Maybe to a family or organization in need of food or other items. 

Maybe toys for children who otherwise probably wouldn't get any. 

Maybe to teachers, coaches, pastors, youth leaders, ect.

Maybe to someone you know just needs some joy this season! 

We all need a little joy in our lives and some times, 

even the simplest things, like a basket of goodies can lift our spirits! 

I know it would lift mine! 

So, that's what I did, I went shopping at World Market for a basket full of goodies. 

World Market has such a great selection of food and drink items. 

You can't go wrong with their teas and many other drink options! 

I'm a big fan of sparkling grape juice and their selection is different than other stores. 

They also have many adorable mugs and items for the kitchen.

Their Holiday items of decor and food,

including that chocolate above, blew me away!

Seriously, I could have spent way more time in their store putting together my basket! 

So, what are you waiting for? Share the joy with someone you know needs it! 

Also, be sure the enter their Share The Joy Sweepstakes!

You can win a 5,000 American Express gift card + 5,000 for a charity of your choice.

That would surely bring lots of joy! 

Click here to enter and good luck! 

I was compensated for this post, but all thoughts, opinions, and ideas were my own.

St. Patrick's Day

I don't normally post on weekends, but wanted to document the kids in their cute clothes.

I love Holidays with kiddos... even if it's just because I like to dress them up! ;)

We had a good day today, a great weekend really.

My husband didn't do anything else, but be at home with us.

It was nice because he is often so busy with work + school + flying.

It was nice to have him more to ourselves!
Today we...

Slept in a bit (and I got to nap)

Had starbucks (shocker)

Went to church (for the first time in forever)

Stopped by Target

Had culvers for dinner 

And had green ice cream (food coloring) just because we could! 

All small things that ended up making a great Sunday! 

Did you have a good weekend? A good St. Patrick's day? 

Braden's shirt is from Messy Kid Designs. I just love it. 

It's great quality and a simple craft! 

Something I will keep forever! 

Mother's Day

Blessed to call this little boy mine.

The day I became his mama was the best day.

Cannot wait to have this baby girl and be a mama to them both.

=)

Easter

1. Pretty flowers outside my inlaws.

2. Braden getting his Easter basket from daddy and mommy.

3-5. Some family photo time.

6 -7. Easter egg hunt.

8. Resting on grandma after he hit his head on a rock.

9-10. My babies.

11-12. Bump!

Our only Christmas decor

Linking up with Gussy Sews for some Christmas decoration inspiration! 

Since we don't have our own place yet (we're moving in January), we don't have our own Christmas decorations. They are all packed away! 

We did get Braden a little something.

 Not really a Christmas decoration, but it does sing Jingle Bells and light up when you push its foot. 

That counts, in my book!

Yesterday this was the only thing that made him happy. He's been so fussy since he's sick with a cold.

I sat this in front of him and pushed it. When it turned off he'd look at me and say, "du du" because he wanted me to push it again. Over and over again I pushed it. May drive everyone else up a wall, but keeps him happy! 

Meeting Santa

We took Braden to get a picture with Santa for the first time

 (last year he was so little, so we didn't).

He didn't have a clue really what was going on...

only that some stranger in a red suit was holding him.

He started to cry for a split second and then gave us this smirk. 

I just can't get over how big he is! Not my baby anymore! =(