Hello, friends! Welcome to my site!

My name is Christa Goolsby, I’m a wife and homeschool mama. My husband, Joshua, is an intelligent and godly man who has always supported me in everything I do. He is a loan processor at our local Bank and loves preaching and sharing the love of God in our church. I have three “spunky” babies. Matthew, my creative and brilliant junior architect. Alayna, my “girly as can be” princess, and my curious little Eli!

Ever since I was a little girl, I had always dreamed of serving my husband, homemaking, and raising my children at home. I just knew it was my destiny and calling. I have come to find out that being a stay-at-home homeschool mama is not exactly what I always pictured in my mind. There have been so many “ups” as well as “downs.” The joyous moments of holding your baby for the first time or having your loved ones over in a clean and organized home for the holidays are irreplaceable and beautiful. Along my journey I have also dealt with Postpartum depression (PPD), anxiety, loss of loved ones, amongst other hurdles that are a part of life.

The purpose of this blog is intended to bring encouragement and light to those who are also in this community of homemaking, marriage, and raising children. It’s too easy, especially in today’s society, to get caught up in the mundane of life. Things we get so passionate about in the beginning can become our downfall if we lose our passion and drive. This is why we have to encourage and uplift each other, always. Whether you are a full-time working mama, single parent, stay at home parent, aunt, grandmother, ect. We can all use encouragement in homemaking and raising babies because it gets hard sometimes!

I’m so thankful and grateful you have took the time to check my page out. If you have any questions, suggestions, or comments, feel free to email me at

CGNEssentials@gmail.com