by Mary Carver | Nov 4, 2013 | Home Life, My Life
Two years ago this week, I launched my first ebook, Plan a Fabulous Party {without losing your mind}. It’s part how-to manual and part manifesto for avoiding the crazy, Pinterest-driven meltdown so many parties can create. I’m obviously a little biased,...
by Mary Carver | Nov 4, 2013 | Faith Life
A few weeks ago my entire world seemed to be underwater. I don’t mean that metaphorically. I mean literally. Under. Water. During the afternoon I ran out to the garage (where our laundry lives) to move a load of clothes from the washer to the dryer and stepped...
by Mary Carver | Oct 31, 2013 | Giving Up on Perfect
“And will I tell you that these three lived happily ever after? I will not, for no one ever does. But there was happiness. And they did live.” ~ Stephen King, The Dark Tower Thirty-one days. Not quite thirty-one posts. But lots of great conversations about the fairy...
by Mary Carver | Oct 30, 2013 | Faith Life
Friends, I have lots of thoughts and feelings to share on this topic. But pregnancy insomnia plus a sinus infection has won the battle this week. I do want to hear YOUR stories about your journeys of faith and how they’ve differed from what you expected, planned...
by Mary Carver | Oct 28, 2013 | Faith Life, Giving Up on Perfect
The spring after my sophomore year of college, I signed up to substitute teach in my hometown. I was busy planning my wedding, but I was also preparing for the monthly bills I knew would come with my new, grown-up life. Spending a few days as the cool college student...