Attraction is not something anyone can define or explain in words. Finding someone attractive is just a feeling that exists within us, kind of an instinct. In some cases, the person can almost seem familiar in a sense. Science is not having luck explaining the phenomenon, nor can they determine what makes someone fall in…
You feel really close to your female friends — but when’s the last time you had a real heart to heart? In the midst of all the gossip and venting, it can be tough to have a natural conversation about your childhood or plans for the future. If you’re looking to deepen your female friendships,…
Nine months after we got married, Sean and I sold our condo and drove to Utah -- where we knew no one -- and bought a house. We found a church and jobs and started to make friends, but we'd left behind all of our family and the friends we'd grown up with. Neither of…
You may have noticed (although I understand if you haven't!) that it's been quiet around these parts recently. Life has been busy in a way that I'm not quite sure I understood before now. I've actually been on the road more than I've been home (22 days out of the last 6 weeks), and we've spent more…
source: Mary Engelbreit This post is so far out of my comfort zone it's not even funny. I don't usually blog about current events at all, opting to let other, better writers address them and then sharing the posts that resonate with me instead. And I'm so afraid I will say the wrong thing or somehow contribute…
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 as the key to that security. In fact, I think that hiding our fights can ultimately lead to more tension and fear, an…
I have some very talented friends, and we recently had Krystal -- who used to contribute here on Life Your Way as well -- take updated family photos for us now that we are seven! {Krystal also took our amazing gender reveal photos, so we went in with high expectations...and we weren't disappointed!} I especially…
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of eCards from American Greetings for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. Can I make a confession? I am terrible about sending birthday cars, get well notes, etc. In my head, I want to be great about these things, but I just can't ever seem…
This month we're running a fun promotion on the Life Your Way Complete Printables Download Pack (now with more than 350 printables plus monthly updates as we release new printables!) and the Easy Homemade ebook. Purchase either item, and you will receive a coupon code that you can share with a friend for a free…
Spice up your love life -- in the bedroom and out -- with this week's ebook bundle, which includes 5 faith-based ebooks for married couples. With ideas for rekindling romance, being the best spouse you can be and improving your sex life, this collection is a fun way to rediscover the spark and prioritize romance…