Carey Bailey, Author at Carey Bailey

April Printables are Ready!

March 24, 2013

I know that the month of November is usually reserved for "thankfulness" but I just felt the need in my heart to be reminded that no matter what the circumstance we are thankful women, moms, and children of God. We are thankful even when things don't seem easy, or convenient, or go the way we ...

Dream Team

The Joy NOTS!

March 19, 2013

If we have ever exchanged email or comments or any form of written communication than you know I sign EVERYTHING “With Joy, Carey!” This isn’t just to be cute. It is on purpose. 11ish years ago my perfect world I knew was crashing and burning before my very eyes. I was as low as I have ever ...

Lent/Easter

Top Ten NON-CANDY Easter Basket Ideas.

March 18, 2013

I enjoy the Easter basket tradition because my parents made it so fun! We always had a THE great scavenger hunt far and wide across our little house and yard. And even though I am personally a HUGE fan of candy when it comes to my own kids I try to think of creative ways to make Easter basket ...

Dream Team

The Truth to Her Dare.

March 12, 2013

Today is one of my favorite days of the week and it’s not just because it was Bachelor watching day. I enjoy today because it is my day to do a heart check on my God-Sized Dream. Thanks to Holley Gerth and her mission to support and encourage women in their dreams I am making steps forward in ...

Dream Team

Lessons Learned from Sarai for Dreamers.

March 6, 2013

Dear Dreamer Friends! I had a letter prepared full of “Woo oo’s!” and “GO! girl” and “You can do it!” and I am hoping there are lots of those letters out there because as dreamers we need the encouragement. But as I wrote last night a story kept pushing on my heart. A story of a dreamer girl ...

Crafts/Printables, Dating God

12 Dates for You and God.

March 4, 2013

I loved hearing about your very own God dates last week. And I am thrilled to be brainstorming with you. I hope this list inspires you to take God out on a date! Rarely is there money needed for any of the dates. PLEASE tweak them to fit your unique relationship with God. AND I have decided to ...

Dating God

I need to be dating God.

February 27, 2013

Valentines weekend I went on a special date with Mr. Bailey. This past weekend we went on a double date with some of our besties. Friday night I am headed out for a girl’s night to celebrate a friend’s birthday. Each month I make an effort to take each kiddo on a date even if that means I just ...

Dream Team

1,2,3 Inspire!

February 26, 2013

I am inspired by my awesome besties that I get to watch live out their God-Sized dreams each and every day. First up meet Carrie Fay! Six and half years ago she picked up a camera with the goal of learning how to photograph her new born baby. She was simply dabbling and even played with her new ...

Dream Team

Ug! vs. Woo hoo!

February 19, 2013

Years ago at a Children’s Ministry conference Ed Young Jr. said “Change equals growth.” I have hung onto it forever. The growth that comes from change isn’t always the “Woo hoo!” kind of growth. Sometimes growth that comes with change makes us feel like we do when we step on the scale and it ...

Lent/Easter

10 Reasons Why God is Cooler than Social Media.

February 13, 2013

Today we begin our quest to choose God over social media. Today we Pin God 1st! It doesn't matter what time you read the Bible it just matters that you make the choice to check in with God before you update your status, tweet, instagram, pin, etc.... I have tried to make it as easy as ...