Have you ever had one of those days where it seems like your husband is doing EVERYTHING wrong? Maybe he didn’t react the way you wanted him to when you told him the gossip about your friends or family drama. Maybe you felt like he didn’t kiss you like he meant it when he walked in […] Read more…
Posts Tagged ‘marriage and family’
MARRIAGE Is A Journey Worth Taking
I looked at my phone – it was still dark outside. 5:13am it said. I tried to go back to sleep, but I couldn’t! It was the first day of the rest of my life – and I got to spend it with the man of my dreams. I laid in bed thinking about what […] Read more…
7 Secrets To A Happy Marriage
Do you want to know a little secret? Maybe SEVEN secrets? Every couple has hard days. Someone may wake up on the wrong side of the bed, someone may have a hard day at work, someone may not feel well, someone may just easily get annoyed with the other person – it happens. AND it is completely normal. […] Read more…
25 WAYS TO SAY I LOVE YOU
I remember the first time my husband said, “I LOVE YOU!” I had only waited 730 days for it!! I always knew I loved him, but I was determined to wait until HE said it, before I did. It was the last day of High School – graduation was just a few days away. I was […] Read more…
25 Ways To Spice Up Your Marriage In 5 Minutes
Whether you have been married for one day or you are celebrating your 70th Wedding Anniversary, we all could probably agree that adding a little spice to our relationships is always a good thing. So often we get into our daily routines and schedules, that we slowly see our husbands and wives being put on […] Read more…
What A Dad Should Be
“Da-Da!” “Daddy!” “Dad!” “Father!” “Daaaaad-uh!” “I love you daddy!” “Faster, daddy!” “Push me higher, dad!” “That is funny, dad!” “I am mad at you, dad.” “Why not, dad?!” “Thank you, dad.” “Dad, can I have $5?” “Dad, can I have $10?” “Dad, I love you.” “Can I have the keys, dad?” “Dad, I have a […] Read more…
The Importance of Communication In Marriage
I am so grateful to my darling sister-in-law who is our guest writer today! Let me tell you a little about Natalie. She is just amazing! She is an incredible example, daughter, wife and friend to everyone she comes in contact with. When I think of someone who is thoughtful, smart and talented – I […] Read more…
What Does The Wedding Ring REALLY Mean?
I consider myself your average girl. I like to think I am somewhat normal to the world and all of you?! 😉 You know… the average girl that always dreamed of the day a guy would fall to one knee with a ring in hand, ask me to marry him and live happily ever after? […] Read more…
7 Habits of Happiness {for the family}
When you think of someone who is happy, what do you think of? Maybe a bright smile that lights up the room? Or maybe a laugh that is so funny, it makes you laugh too! Did you know that being happy is absolutely contagious? If one person is happy, it can rub off on another, and […] Read more…
A Few Things Your Husband Is Waiting To Hear
Life as a mom and a wife is busy! Super fun – but busy. But how often do we take a step back and think about our partner in crime? The guy by our side that is the provider for our family? The man who gets up each morning to go to work or school […] Read more…
Recharge Your Relationships By Unplugging From Your Phone
I spend a LOT of time on my computer and phone. It seems like I am ALWAYS writing, editing, social networking or e-mailing on my computer, phone or iPad. Electronic devices are just a part of me. They are a part of our society. They are really a part of each of us! In fact, […] Read more…
Keep The Honeymoon Love Alive
Before we got married, my husband and I were apart for two years as he lived in Cambodia, serving for our church. I remember the day he came home like yesterday. I made Welcome Home signs, tied yellow ribbons around my tree and waited VERY impatiently all day for his plane to land. I was […] Read more…
Top 15 Most Creative Easter Baskets
SO excited to celebrate one of my most favorite holidays this weekend, Easter! I love all of the fun traditions and of course celebrating our Savior! I absolutely loved growing up and celebrating this special day with my family! I remember every Easter Sunday we watched the movie Easter Dream, we would get a new […] Read more…
Simple Steps to become your Super Self
Often times we use the word “perfect.” We say, “she has perfect clothes” or “she is seriously perfect…she does EVERYTHING!” or “she always looks so perfect.” When you hear the word “perfect” what comes to your mind? Did you know that each of us probably think of something different when we hear that word? “PERFECT” […] Read more…
Dating for Every Budget
The fun thing about planning a date is that YOU are in charge! You are the one that gets to decide if you will do something fun, romantic, adventurous, relaxing, crazy or calm. Depending on where you are at in your relationship with the person will depend on where you take them and what you […] Read more…