Yummy Treat for Entertaining or Teacher Gifts

Pin it I find myself this Christmas season with very little time, or money to do anything!  But one thing I do not want to skimp on, is giving our children’s teachers a little treat for the holiday. I was watching a show on MomTV featuring Maria Bailey, and she reminded me of a easy, [...]

Christmas Traditions: Family Fun with Crafty Mama of 4

Pin itThis week at Real Life, I’m hosting a week of Christmas Traditions, shared by guest bloggers! I am so excited to hear about other families’ traditions, and take a peek inside their holiday! Today, we have Kim, from Crafty Mama of 4. (@craftymamaof4 on Twitter)! Christmas Eve We used to run around A LOT [...]

The Rubber Hits the Road Tonight

Pin itWell, it’s here! If you’ve been following the blog and Twitter, you know that I’m dancing in a ballet for the first time in 15 years. (and you’re probably tired of hearing about it!) Well, don’t fear, the show is this weekend! You’ll have to read about it after it’s over and probably watch [...]

Keep Christ in Christmas: Don’t Protest, but Make a Statement

Pin itI have been hearing the last few years about the “War on Christmas,” retailers replacing “Merry Christmas” with “Happy Holidays,” atheists insisting to have signs placed beside public Christian holiday displays, the banning of traditional Christmas Carols in schools, etc. I don’t usually even read email chain forwards, but I received one today that [...]

Hannah’s Story: The Other Side of Adoption, By Nicole Wick

Pin itPlease welcome guest blogger Nicole Wick (@nicolewick on twitter). Nicole is an adopted daughter, and graciously agreed to write in honor of National Adoption Month. Find Nicole at www.nicolewick.com, and www.xxxChurch.com I was adopted when I was three months old. My first home was an orphanage in Vietnam, one of many orphanages that housed [...]

The Testimony of Excellence

Pin itIt’s the quintessential struggle for a Christian. The dichotomy of Truth vs. Grace. In the spiritual life of a believer, it can seem like the “Chicken or the Egg” conundrum. (even though it’s not really) When you only read these scriptures, you may believe that obeying commandments is what “saves.” If I can only [...]

Your Life, Your Blog: September 21, 2009

Pin itI am SUPER excited about going to Asheville, NC for the Type A Mom Conference later this week! But we have three days left before I get to blow this town! Woot! I have really enjoyed getting to read your posts here on Your Life, Your Blog, so it’s time to link up again! [...]

Sunday Worship: By Your Side

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Sunday Worship: The Voice of Truth

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Sunday Worhip: My Hiding Place

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A Dear Friend, Chick-Fil-A Cows, and a Plea for Help!

Pin itOK, Mom Blogger Troops! My dear friend Tina’s family has been in first place in the Chick-Fil-A Cow Appreciation Day Photo contest for a long time. However, they now have a neck and neck race for the prize, which includes free chicken for a year! She is an avid mom-blog reader and homeschooling mom! [...]

"I am the Friend"

Pin itIf you regularly read my blog, you know that my faith in Jesus is very central to my life. In fact, I owe my very life to Him. There were so many times throughout High School and College that I KNOW it was Him keeping me safe. And even when my poor choices ended [...]

About Real Life Media

Pin it MeI am Sarah Pinnix. I am a 35-year-old Mom of 3 beautiful girls (8/6/3) I’ve been ecstatically married to the most awesome guy for 10 years. Real Life Blog is where I share my “Real Life“: anything from Personal Stories to Tips and Tricks, to Reviews and Giveaways. Watch this interview with Maria [...]

Nuggets For Blogging Success from BlogHer, What are Yours?

Pin itI wanted to title this post “Things that make you go “Hmmm…” but I figured I’d go with a more informative title! I’m really no good at those long, witty and interesting recaps of Blog Conferences. I really wish I could sum up the whole weekend for you, but at this point, I’m all [...]

{Book Review} Religion Saves, And Nine Other Misconceptions

Pin itI was very eager to read Mark Driscoll’s new non-fiction book, Religion Saves: And Nine Other Misconceptions. If you have read much at Real Life, you know that I am so passionate about my faith as a relationship with God, instead of rules of behavior I must follow. The One Thing about Christianity is [...]

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