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 [...]
How many of you see your "story" as a mess? This past December God refreshed my soul to remember that the story of the first Christmas was a mess too. God did not wait for humanity to "clean itself up" or to "deck the halls" before He came. Instead, the mess became His beloved backdrop. [...]
There’s a saying that goes, “It hit me like a mac truck.” How many of you can relate to that quote during the holiday season? Well, this gal certainly can---literally. Three years ago, as I was walking in to speak at a high school FCA, I was literally hit by an SUV! The security cameras [...]
It’s hard to believe that we have officially turned the calendar to November, right? Thanksgiving is coming soon—but the opportunity to teach ThanksLIVING to our kiddos is for TODAY! Whether our “children” are 2 or 32, God has positioned us as “teachers” NOW to prepare the hearts of the next generation to live thankfully—all year [...]