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Ladies, let’s face it. We all want to look somewhat cute when we workout. And to be truthful, we don’t have to be frumpy to be modest. Another truth though is that workout clothes can sometimes not be glorifying to the temples are bodies are. So how do we dress modestly, comfortable, [...]
i love the month of November. perhaps because it’s my birthday month <<yes, turning 30 in a few weeks>>, or the time to gather around a big Thanksgiving dinner, or the weather begins to drastically change as we enter winter… and i love winter foods. crock pot chili’s, hot apple cider, pumpkin cookies & apple [...]
This week, I’d like to discuss the friendships we keep outside of our marriage. In my mind, there are 7 friends that every married couple should have and 2 that they shouldn’t.
A marriage exists between a husband and a wife. A great marriage exists between a husband and a wife who are best friends. Dave and I were friends for an entire summer before we ever started dating. It was the ease of our conversation, the similar interests and fact that we just enjoyed each other’s [...]
this past month we’ve been exploring the topic of “Treasures of Home” so i wanted to wrap up with my top 5 quick DIY home decor projects & then 5 more that i am inspired to add to our home! Custom Candle Covers // DIY Frame Tray // Paint Your Curtain Rods! Bed Sheet Curtain [...]
One thing I’ve learned in my one or so years of marriage is that different periods in our married life will bring different challenges. Wow, that really vague sentence would have earned me bad marks in law school. Let me insert facts into my conclusion and rephrase. During this phase in our marriage, Mr. H. [...]
hello, hello & welcome to our last Mason Jar Monday! this past month we’ve had fun and even hosted a little Mason Jar link party {at the very end of this post}. thank you for spending some time with me as i offered some different creative ideas to inspire you! picnic for 2. family picnic [...]
My husband and I dealt with infertility for years…six, to be exact (and that’s just with the first kid!). Every new Mother’s Day brought a new round of questions from family and a new set of emotions for me. During this Month of the Mother, let me give you some advice for the next time [...]
we are finally settling into our home.
& attempting to decorate the spaces with lively designs. bright colors. kid-friendly & husband-friendly furnishings.
i have these two white {boring} candles sitting in sconces that i pass by everyday from my kitchen/dining area to the playroom/office area {see the trend here, everything has a dual purpose around here}.
eek! guess who’s hear?? yep, the Mr. i NEVER thought i would get him to take photos & write a post for our sweet little blog! but HE DID! and here he goes… take it away…
ladies, it’s for real.. PINTEREST PARTIES EXIST {because i hosted one with my sweet friend Bev from Flamingo Toes!!} some quick tips for hosting your own: #1: be the host – open up your home for others to join together #2: find a co-host to help choose 3-4 pins that you want to make #3: [...]
i have purchased less than 10 bags of potatoes in my 9 1/2 years of marriage. so, this is quite unique that i am sharing an amazing Ham & Potato Creamy Soup recipe…
