Posts by Lara
Cultivate Book Cover and Film Reveal
When I started the process of creating my first book, Make it Happen, I knew nothing about writing books! But, with my magazine publishing background, I knew that I’d likely have some knowledge (and strong opinions) about covers. People often judge actual books by their covers, and a great cover is one that matches the heart of…
Read MoreGARDENING 101, Part 3: Garden Plans and a Garden Giveaway
Get this: a garden, by definition, is a planned space set aside for the display, cultivation, and enjoyment of plants and other forms of nature. And a gardener, by definition, is someone who tends and cultivates a garden. So, if you are growing plants, whether in a raised bed or a couple pots of herbs, guess what? You’re a…
Read MoreGARDENING 101, Part 2: Seeds, Supplies, Soil, and Sunlight
I’m so pumped about this series, I wrote you a poem! Oh, friends, today is gonna be fun! Welcome to part 2 of Gardening 101. Here’s part 1 if you’re just digging in. Today we’re gonna talk seeds, supplies, and sources for your garden. Well, I may not be the greatest poet, but I sure…
Read MoreLITTLE BY LITTLE in March / Spring is Coming!
Spring doesn’t officially start until March 20th, but it has been unseasonably warm here in North Carolina. Lots of things are blooming a full month early. We are likely getting snow over the weekend, so you may see me out with blankets and a hair dryer trying to protect all my early-blooming plants. Seriously. My…
Read MoreOne Year Since Our Adoption
Sarah turned one a couple Sunday’s ago. Her birthday was a little different than any we’ve celebrated for Josh or Grace. While there were cupcakes and Grace made the sweetest decorations, there was also a different feeling of awe. We celebrated Sarah’s birthmom, her life, and God’s faithfulness to lead us into adoption in the first place. For…
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