Wise Advice I remember several years ago my sister was talking with me about “lasts.” She commented that when our kids are little, we celebrate every first – first giggle, first tooth, first steps – you get the idea. And on and on. Even through college. But we rarely take …
Hobbies in marriage can happen by chance or by design. My husband and I recently discovered we both love hiking. And with our kids getting older (we’ll be empty nesters next year), we decided now is the perfect time to take up a great hobby. It’s a great way to …
Do you need the gift of rest? I’m sure you’ve been there. You need a day “off” so bad you can taste it. You’ve been run ragged by taking the kids everywhere they need to be. You’ve done your best to take care of your spouse. Everyone has had food …
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I love traditions. They bring me comfort and I love sharing them with my kids. I enjoy reflecting on the traditions of my youth, then recapturing them with my own kids. On Thanksgiving morning, I make a simple breakfast – monkey bread is my favorite to serve. I make a …
The Plan I love Sundays. I allow myself to sleep in just a bit. We attend church in the middle service (so not too early, and not too late, kind of like Goldilocks!). Once we are done around 1030, the entire day stretches out ahead of us. I generally start …
Planning time A few times each year, I take specific time to plan as we shift from one season to another. Typically this is at New Years, end of school/beginning of summer, end of summer/beginning of school, and birthdays. Taking time to touch base with my kids during these seasons …
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Where it’s at I live near DeLand, Florida (think between Orlando and Daytona Beach). DeLand is the county seat, so most people in Volusia County know where it is. While we’re a small town, we’re big on fun. In fact, we won the America’s Best Main Street Award! No chain …
Weekends On Saturday you can often find me rushing around. If I’m not at a BJJ competition with my son, I’m wrapping up work, cleaning house, grocery shopping, baking/cooking, and tying up a million loose ends from the week before. A few Saturdays each month I’m also getting ready for …
Dates are super important for marriage – they give us an opportunity connect with each other. In the right setting they can be romantic and allow us to connect in ways that God intended. Valentine’s Day is just a good excuse for one more date night! The cool part is, …
Try baking to show your family that you love them!
