Mandy Sloan

Mom. Wife. Knitter. Reader. Believer.


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  • Being busy in a time of peace

    We are entering Holy Week, This is one of my most favorite times of the year, yet for some reason it seems more busy than centering this year. Even with the added meetings, events, homework, and just life things going on this week, I am going to make a conscious effort to slow down and Continue reading

  • Kid questions are getting real…

    When your kid comes downstairs well after bedtime and asks you, “Mom, what makes a person illegal? How do we know if a person is against the law?” My response (while being heartbroken that my baby is trying desperately to figure out how she can quickly tell just by looking at someone whether or not Continue reading

  • Home Sweet Home

    So, y’all know I am a mom, a full time grad student, and work as a youth ministries coordinator. Keeping my house in tip top shape falls to the back burner almost always. So the photos I am about to post of our living space may shock you if you are used to Pinterest perfect, Continue reading

  • List, List Baby

    I have one of those crazy schedules that includes kids, homework, work, home, and a whole slew of different things. I try hard to not drop the ball on any one thing, but every once in a while I forget something. In the past I have covered my laptop with checklists, tasks, meal plans, and Continue reading

  • Where to begin…

    The beginning I suppose. I feel like I need a place to write down my thoughts on grad school, motherhood, faith, and hobbies. So I guess this is as good of a place as any. My semester started today and there is no warm up period, it is dive into papers and mountains of reading Continue reading