This month's Heart of Womanhood Blog really hits home. Discord within our families, our churches, our hometowns, our nation, and our world can leave our homes and hearts feeling hopelessly splintered by divisions. But this sister in the Lord has been ONE who has always marched forward to the drumbeat (heartbeat) of the UNITY found [...]
When they were youngins, shared stories around the dinner table or walks to neighborhood playgrounds were fun family connection points. In a sweet season with daughters who now have “nests” of their own, one of my favorite connection points is a throw back of the good ol’ days. You see, “now-a-days” Teal, Tori, Tress, and [...]
During a fall break trip to the Great Smoky Mountains last year, our family discovered that the black bear became far more visible and active since fires ransacked that region several years ago. Even though black bears are not known for attacking humans, their aggression escalates when they sense their cubs may be in danger. [...]
As the month of August sprints off the starting line, my "momma adrenaline" begins to spike to super high levels as we rush into a brand new school year. I brace myself for early morning wake-up calls, hectic school schedules, sports practices, and increased time demands. As a mom of five, distance runner, XC Coach, [...]
With some extra free time during the summer months, one thing I enjoy doing with the kiddos in our life is making homemade play dough. Do you like play dough? I do. I love both the feel AND the smell of it! Yep. I'm a hands-on kinda’ girl. From finger painting to cookie dough rolling, [...]
I am most definitely a Daddy’s girl! Yep. Always have been. He’s my favorite dad. I’m his favorite girl. Okay. So, I’m His ONLY girl. But the fact still remains: I am so proud to be my Daddy’s girl—the proud daughter of Ken Snider! […]
It's where I rocked our three baby girls to settle them down at night. It's where I wrapped them in extra love and snuggles when life got especially hard. It's where my mom rocked me. And her mom before that. Yes. This rocking chair may not be farmhouse or contemporary, but it holds a special [...]
"You're AMAZING," someone exclaims! Your response is most likely a quick---"Not ME!" As women we have a hard time receiving and believing that we are amazing, don't we? If you're like this middle-aged momma, I'll admit that I may have an amazing moment here and there...but I usually feel, well...usual. Most days are full of [...]
My thoughtful husband has gifted me (and our three daughters) with manicures for past Valentine’s Days! Sweeter than a box of chocolates, getting our nails beautified is a special treat for the Wigginton women. Steve nails it with one gift that fit us all. Although the ministries God has called me to enjoy with teen [...]
As a surprise it pops up occasionally on my computer, cell phone, or television. Regardless of what document is being drafted or tab is opened, the words "connection lost", "disconnected," or "no networks" takes center stage on my screen. As a safety feature, this discreet message comes as an important cue to check my connection to [...]