6 Examples Of Compromises In A Relationship
Compromise isn't a situation you're forced into or doing something against your will. It is recognizing the fact that you value the person in your life, and you want to benefit them. There…
Spend Time, Not Money – 10 Free ways to Show Love and Affection
As a mom, I am responsible for the wellbeing and development of my children, but I’m also jointly responsible for the same in my marriage. Like most moms, I want to nurture and…
An open letter to my divorced parents: Thank you.
Mom & Dad, It's been many years since I've said your names together for any reason, something I didn't realize until I typed them just now. These days it's Mom & Mike and Dad…
The real truth about getting married young…or old…or any time
Every few months someone will write a news article, blog post or opinion column about the joys or dangers of getting married young, with each side staunchly defending their belief that it's either really, really…
“Love is a Verb” {and that’s not just a song title}
"Love is a verb. Love—the feeling—is the fruit of love the verb or our loving actions." —Stephen R. Covey This month we're talking lovvvvvvve on our 12-month journey to creating a life you love (it's…
Learning to fight {and why we argue in front of our kids}
I've never really liked the advice that you shouldn't fight in front of your kids. While I agree it's important to make sure children feel safe and secure, I've never viewed not fighting…
One Word for 2014: Live {January Update}
Despite the fact that I'm a bit overwhelmed by life at the moment, I'm determined to be intentional about my choices in 2014 -- more specifically, to be intentional about slowing down, managing…
Sometimes You Just Have to Say It Out Loud
Although I wouldn't say I struggle with depression normally, I can clearly look back and see two times when I was dealing with depression: when living in my parent's basement for a few…
One Word for 2014: Live
I really love the idea of choosing one overarching word for each year rather than making detailed resolutions because it offers me a way to reevaluate and readjust throughout the year without feeling…
How to Begin a Gratitude Practice and Change Your Life
The following guest post is from Doña Bumgarner of Nurtured Mama: The year I got divorced I struggled with a deep depression. Just getting out of bed each morning took monumental effort. The…