Happy Monday everyone! I’m excited about Week 2 of The Encouragement Project! What is this encouragement project, you ask? Fair question, with a very simple answer. The last few weeks we have been exploring ways to encourage others. I am so excited to continue this series- I hope that you are able to find someone new […]
Keep the Home Fires Burning
January 27, 2015 by
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #YoursandMine #CollectiveBias In late December, Ben and I celebrated our 13th anniversary (I know, I’m too young to have been married 13 years 😉 ). My wonderful parents kept all 4 kids and we were able to get away for […]
The First Date, in which I could have scared him away!
December 8, 2013 by
Thirteen years ago today, I was nervously anticipating mine and Ben’s first date. Even though I was only 20, I was pretty certain this would be my “last first date” ever. Ben and I had become very good friends the previous eight months, and we were both pretty sure marriage would be in our future. […]
Making a House a Home: The Man of our House
November 5, 2013 by
On Saturday, I wrote about loving the people in your home more than the thought of a perfect house. Today I want to publicly give accolades to my dear husband. I know people don’t like this type of lovey-dovey post too often, but it’s his birthday and he’s awesome! He is truly a gift to […]
How to Be BFFs with Your Spouse
October 10, 2013 by
I’m taking a break today from my 31 days of Financial Savvy. {If you’d like to catch up, you can click here.} I have a confession. Even though I have an amazing relationship with my mom, sister, cousin, and my best gal friends, my hubby is my BFF. {I’m sure he loves that title, too!} […]
old {and young} wives tales: Master bedroom: Storage room or Retreat?
March 20, 2012 by
Thank you everyone for your kind comments yesterday about my blogging “slow down” for this week. After one day, I am already feeling better. Instead of spending a big portion of the day on my laptop, I was outside, blowing bubbles, swinging my girls, and also got in a nap. {Oh yeah, and I […]
