I told my husband that I would be writing a piece about marriage and I asked him what he thought I should write about. I don’t normally do this, but I was curious about what he would say. His answer took me by surprise in a way that made my heart melt. His answer reminded me why I fell in love with him in the first place. “Write about how you stick with it no matter what. Write about how to do that.” I was intrigued. “So how do you do that?” “That’s why you are the writer, Katie. You ... continue reading...
How to Have a Family Staycation (yes, even during lockdown)
As children have winter breaks there are many opportunities to capture great family time! After so much time at home, it is always good to mix it up and have some fun...intentionally!! So here are four ideas to make the most of your family time together and have a fun winter staycation during lockdowns. Plan a Game Night Schedule a family game night. Serve your favorite snacks and prepare dinner in the slow cooker to keep things easy. Have everyone turn off their devices and pull out your ... continue reading...
How to Bring Comfort to Any Room
Since we have been through almost a year in lockdown and working from home, we are all more familiar with everything in our homes than we ever have been. We have been able to check out every scratch, blemish, and wrinkle! Let alone what works and what needs to be fixed. Comfort, above all, is what we all want today. It’s the ultimate luxury. As we move forward into the uncertainty of the future, it could entail long periods of cooking, playing, living, and even working from home which ... continue reading...
The History of Valentine’s Day (and a fun way to celebrate this year!)
February 14th is a day known for love. While Valentine's Day is a fabulous holiday, it is a bit of a mystery as to where it came from. The origins of Valentine’s Day are shrouded in mystery. However many believe it can be traced back to the Ancient World. It is not certain which of the three Saint Valentines the day actually honors, but it is often associated with the story of a young priest living in the Roman Empire. In 18th-century England, it evolved into an occasion in which lovers ... continue reading...
Mom, will you be good enough this year?
As I write, I’m in the kitchen listening to music. This reminds me of when Tiffany and I would be in the kitchen baking and she would be dancing to the music and playing with toys. Can you remember times like this with your children, watching them play, laugh, and share? Do you sometimes wonder if, on the whole, they are happy enough? At night, I would tuck Tiffany in bed and pray with her, then I would tell her, “I love you, and God loves you thisssss much!” and I would open my arms out like in ... continue reading...
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