Tag: marriage
Love, Laughter and Libations: The Top 10 Signs of Real Friendships!
A few months ago, I remember seeing a Facebook post on a local moms’ resource page; it was by a woman seeking friends. At...
Blended Families: To Mom or Not to Mom…
Once upon a time I was a proudly single, childless woman, living the dream in my downtown Indianapolis apartment. Then I met this charming,...
11 Days in Europe Without the Babe
Before my husband and I began trying to get pregnant, we vacationed in Mexico, one of our favorite places. We talked about what it...
We’re in This Together
Marriage, with or without kids, is still marriage. It has highs and lows. It has ups and downs. Marriage will throw EVERYTHING at you...
From the Outside Looking In
“It looks just like a museum!” I exclaimed to Jeff, his face shining back at me with the same expression of amused delight. Every...
Why You Should Schedule a Quarterly Parents Day of Fun
Have you ever vacationed with a small child? If yes, then you probably already know that the word "vacation" should never be used to describe...
Loving A Significant Other With Depression
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Originally, I was going to give a few "how to's" related to loving someone with mental illness, but today...
Coping With Death When Your Ex Passes Away
First loves; they are as they are portrayed. Nothing is better than those first feelings of true love for another person. It's magical, it's...
An Ode to Combining Family Traditions
Most families have a certain number of traditions that are passed down over the years. Growing up, we had quite a few in my...
Maintaining Marital Balance With Kids, Bills, and Life
This past November, my husband and I had the pleasure of attending a marriage conference in Louisville, Kentucky, hosted by New Birth Ministry Center....
My Phrase for 2016: “Make It Count”
"How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives." —Annie Dillard
The baby had gone down with relative ease; I'd just...
10 Things I Learned as a New Stay-at-Home Mom
My January of 2015 started out with a bang. Three months into my new job as an Investment Reporting Manager, I was called into...
Marriage, Kids, and Keeping the Flame Alive Through Travel
Recently, my husband and I returned home from our first solo vacation since having our son 14 months ago. We spent 10 days exploring...
January Juicing
How much do you know about juicing? Chances are you've heard of it, but maybe you don't understand all the buzz surrounding it or what...