HANDS UP Oklahoma cattle breeder Melanie Pennebaker proves that true beauty is measured by work and determination. She celebrates...

by Melanie Nicholas My pastor told us a story, a fable about an ancient king coming to town. In the tale, all the families in this town...

AQUANET NATION: There was a lot of hair in the early ’90’s! My senior yearbook photo. by Melanie Nicholas The Lee High School Class of...

By Melissa Moore Melissa Moore and Greyson Moore When our youngest son, Greyson, went into the hospital, lots of things became...

Well, it only took me five years to finally nail the first day of school photo cards! You’ve seen them on #Pinterest. Over-achieving moms...

When school ended in May, I decided to save $2,000 on summer care and keep the kids home with me. How hard could it be? We have lots of...

opinion piece suggesting that churches – and Christians – need to practice what they preach when it comes to loving one another. I have...

Fancy tea party food. She insists that guests crook their pinky fingers to drink tea … . I found out I was pregnant with a girl about six...

Melanie Nicholas Sticks and stones. I wept over my computer as I read the cruel words from my treasured fan and faithful reader,...

Sam, Sam he’s our man! Pfiester for President! I am over the upcoming presidential election. Over it. Trying to choose the best of the...

Everything changes once you add a child to your life. Everyth by Rachel Biggerstaff Rachel Biggerstaff I am a big fan of cheese. Not just...

‘I would do anything for you. Anything to keep you from harm. I would burn cities to the ground. You are all that matters.’ Cersei...

by Melanie Nicholas ‘Ohhh. Who’s that pretty lady, Mommy?’ That, Bodacious, is my Mamo, your great-grandmother. And she would have adored...

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My little cow girl chose a bandana-esque skirt from Old Navy, Target t-shirt, a hat and rain boots. I’m just glad mixing prints is in...

Springcreek on stage performing gospel and bluegrass. Bodacious and her rainbow trout. It was bigger than she was when she was born!...

RAINN is the nation’s largest anti-sexual assault organization. It has been been named one of America’s 100 Best Charities. RAINN has a...

In our final installment of EB Nesbitt’s tribute to Spring cleaning, we waned to show you how real moms are keeping their kitchens...

Plants add so much to our homes, providing an element of natural beauty as well as cleaning the air our precious children breathe. In...

In today’s installment of Art vs. Reality, blogger EB Nesbitt shares the story of our lives here at Bathwater. Anyone who works from home...