Shannon Bossman | The Grit and Grace Project

I Love to Read, So Why Is It Hard to Open My Bible?

Ever since I was young I have loved reading novels. I felt as though I had entered a whole new world with every book I opened, and the characters within them became some of my dearest friends. More recently I’ve been into reading nonfiction books written by celebrities or successful people who want to share their story. A favorite of mine this past year is a book called Girl, Wash Your Face. I had been itching to read it ever since I skimmed the inside cover during a previous Barnes & Noble trip. After reading the introduction, I was already underlining and highlighting words like crazy. It’s an inspiring book that explains many of the lies women tell themselves and documents one […]

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5 Fun + Easy DIY Projects You’ll Love This Summer

Summer is right around the corner, which typically means a more flexible schedule, warm nights, and backyard pool parties. Whether you’re hoping to entertain guests or lounge around with a good book, it never hurts to create an environment that draws you in to relax. Take advantage of the longer days by sprucing up your home with a few easy DIYs that you can complete alone or with the help of some little hands. Blanket Ladder While blanket ladders may seem like a fall project, you can easily do this cheap DIY and make it into a pool towel ladder. Everyone knows that hanging your towels off the edges of chairs just means someone will lean back against them at some point