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I’m hoping as fall sweeps in, it will also bring with it a new season of more frequent blogging around here. But if not, I will still pop in to chat every once in awhile…okay? I wanted to let you know about a few changes that happened on the blog over the summer. My sweet friend, Heather of Life Made Lovely Design Studio, was the designer behind all this loveliness and I couldn’t be happier with how it turned out. So, let me show you around…

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The new logo is my favorite. It sums up my hope for this little blog about my family. Through all the grief, joy, stories, photos, parties, Bible studies, farming adventures, projects, and everything in between…I hope that most of all you see Jesus. My life looks totally different than I had hoped or planned. But through the joys and sorrows one thing is certain, He is always good. I have this hope as an anchor for my soul, firm and secure (Hebrews 6:19). blog headerAt the top of the blog you can find…

Home – Obvious.

About Jess – Go here if you are new around here and wanting to find out more about me.

Cora’s Story – I can’t handle the adorable pink balloon. So cute! Go here to read about my sweet Cora.

The Mac Boys – “Coming soon”. I’m thinking this section will have some photos of the boys and also some links to some of their favorite things…which may lead you to the John Deere website. Haha.

Grief – Also “coming soon”. I would love to know what you would like to see in this section. Grief resources? Past blog posts? Ideas of how to encourage other grieving mamas? Tell me all your ideas.

Contact – Go here if you want to chat with me. Although I am the worst at email. I appreciate your emails so much and will do my best to respond if possible. 🙂

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Ok, let’s talk about the sidebar. I love these so much. You can click on the photo to see blog posts from a few of the main categories I write about here on The Macs. If you click on “we like to party” it will take you to this page…

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…and you can check out some of the fun parties we have had. Because we definitely like to party around here. If you click on “life on the farm” it will take you here…

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…and you can see photos of my little farmers working with their daddy. They think the farm is the best.

Screen Shot 2015-09-08 at 1.52.39 PMCheck out these links to some of my social media feeds. Click on the heart icon to follow me on Bloglovin’. I just recently started using Bloglovin’ to read the blogs that I follow and I love it! Did you know you can even categorize and save your favorite posts? I love that because I am always trying to remember where I read something at and this makes it so easy to save and find again when I need it. You can check out my Pinterest boards, follow me on Instagram and email me if you have a question. You can even subscribe to The Macs and get my new posts delivered right to your inbox!

widget_custom_image_12_1436499247I have to show you one more thing. Heather redesigned the Cora’s Playground button so it went with the rest of the blog design. It is so great…and the pink balloon again! Click here to see what God did through the building of Cora’s Playground. It still amazes me!

There are a few other things you will find like archives, categories, a search tool, and a few companies that I partner with on this blog. Otherwise I think that is about it! So as I finish updating, let me know if there is anything else you would like to see on here. I would be so helpful to know!

And if you are ever looking for a design service, go check out Life Made Lovely Design Studio! Heather is the sweetest and so talented too. I know you will love whatever she designs for you!

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  • Mary Ann - I love everything about your new blog design. I thought about doing a blog too just so that I don’t inundate facebook with all my stuff. If you have any ideas on how to best get started, let me know. I’d love to hear how you went about your start up process. I love your posts…I know all you young mama’s get so busy with your children but your blog is such a bright spot in my day. When I found your blog about 5 years ago or so (through my niece Kendra Webster’s blog), I read most of the posts from the beginning and through all the post and followed your trail of tears regarding your beautiful Cory. I love seeing the photos and posts of your life and your darling boys. But most of all, I love seeing your strength, faith and trust in our Beloved Savior. Your words always bring me strength to try to do better. Keep posting Jess and thanks for being an inspiration to many of us.ReplyCancel

  • Mary Ann - I apologize….my typing is so lame. I spelled CORA’s name wrong and probably other words too.ReplyCancel

  • Sarah D. - Looks great, my friend! 🙂ReplyCancel