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It’s been almost two weeks since I posted to social media or Huntress At Home. I’ve been thinking a lot lately, and I wanted to take a break from my normal tone and end January on a serious note. My unintentional time away started last week with the passing of the NY abortion law–the one allowing the murder of babies up until the day of birth. (Which isn’t new, by the way; that’s been around since Roe V Wade.) Everyone is talking about it right now. But that’s not what this post is about. It’s just that it took something evil to shake me awake.Read More →

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I was taking a “mom break” recently. And if you are a mom, you know exactly what I’m talking about: You find some junk food, plop down on the couch, and give up monitoring the chaos for a little while. I had the baby in my arms who was struggling to nap and the toddler was smashing up my fake plant with his trucks. (RIP plastic ficus.) I turned on Youtube to catch up on my subscriptions and zone out until nap time. I clicked on a video from one of my favorite lifestyle vloggers. She was having BBQs with friends, meets ups with adoring fans,Read More →

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Happy belated Easter, readers! Or, as I like to say, Resurrection Sunday! He is Risen! I wanted to share a few family photos with you! We had a pretty typical holiday–dressed our best, including Shepherd in his new carrot shirt, and attended the late service (because kids, lol). Can you believe the fat little chin on this baby already?! He’s only 1.5 months and the 3-month clothes are already getting snug. At this rate, he’s going to pass his big brother! Resurrection Sunday Vs. Easter I prefer to call it Resurrection Sunday, because the term “Easter” originated from pagan spring fertility traditions–hence the bunnies andRead More →

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What is a war book, you may ask? Based off the movie “War Room,“ a war book is essentially a portable prayer closet. And, today, I’m excited to give you a peek into mine! In the movie, which I highly recommend if you haven’t seen it, the main characters practice quiet time with God by returning daily to a closet they have set aside for prayer and reflection. Scriptures and handwritten prayers are posted on the walls. It’s called a war room, because prayer is our weapon against the enemy in spiritual warfare. Well. I don’t exactly have a leftover walk-in closet in my house toRead More →

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So, as a SAHM, I start my day pretty early. And unless I have plenty of activities or outings planned, it can drag on… and on. On a good day, Jonas and I have an outing or a playdate planned, spend some time outside, and nap time takes up at least an hour-and-a-half so I can get a few things done. But many days I’m stuck coming up with ways to keep him entertained. I’m also stuck with trying to find ways to keep myself from feeling isolated and bored with toddler activities. (I can only push cars around and drop blocks in a bucketRead More →

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In my last post on this topic, In Defense of the SAHM, Pt. I, I briefly discussed the idea that SAHMs are “privileged” in their ability to stay home. I wanted to take time to explore this a little more in-depth. Whether intentionally or subconsciously, this is a straw man constructed by those with no single-income household experience. I’ve heard it said many times that SAHMs are privileged to have husbands with well-enough paying jobs to allow them their permanent leave from the workforce. Perhaps some do, but many do not. Inability to Afford Vs. Living Above Your Means I know there are some peopleRead More →

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This morning I realized I had finished my current Bible study and needed to find something new to start. I browsed my shelves for a few minutes and several books struck me as potential candidates. When I came across an old book my husband brought with him when we got married, I pulled it out and my mind was made up. I would read Radical by David Platt. Even as I have been drudging through doubt, anxiety, guilt and emotional evisceration, I am something of a masochist by nature (somehow I derive satisfaction from making everything harder on myself), so, naturally, I had to pick the mostRead More →