Would you think it strange if I said I think meal planning is in my blood? Every Friday morning, I sat at my parent’s kitchen counter while eating breakfast before school and watched my mom work through her grocery list. She would go through the pantry, freezer, and fridge, and if she came up blank on a dinner idea, she asked me if I had any suggestions and usually used the dinner idea I ... continue reading...
Faith
How Judging Can Increase Your Anxiety
I grew up memorizing scripture verses like, “Judge not, that you be not judged." (Matthew 7:1 ESV) As I suspect many of you did. When I learned this verse, I found it a bit scary. Since God is the ultimate judge, I feared judging ... continue reading...
The Most Life-Changing Habit for the New Year
Which habit do you want to carry into the next year? We were three hours into a family car trip during the Christmas holidays when my daughter pulled that card out of the box. It was a good question. Looking ahead to 2020, which habit would I ... continue reading...
Marriage
Ready to Take the 100 Day Love-You-Better in the New Year Challenge?
Are you up for a love challenge? How did you and dad figure it out? How to love each other well? Because everyone around me makes it sound like it's awfully hard. So hard, it's nearly impossible. But it seems different with you and ... continue reading...
15 Surprisingly Romantic Gift Ideas for The Man You Love
We are hopeless romantics. He and I. And I still enjoy finding that perfect romantic gift for him. And, yes, we realize that this doesn't really fit with the times we live in. Everything comes at you so fast, and so much is quick and ... continue reading...
Motherhood
Don’t Let Young Women Flounder Alone as Mothers
We women need one another and it takes stepping out in courage to ask or offer help. Be the brave one. Young mothers need help. While we were doing some Christmas shopping, the conversation turned naturally to my daughter’s swollen belly. She ... continue reading...
How to Free Your Kids from Feeling Entitled
I grew up the eldest of four kids. We had plenty, but there was not a lot of excess. My parents were very careful with their finances. Christmas was wonderful, but gifts were carefully chosen, not overdone, and sometimes purchased with ... continue reading...
