Several years ago, I was in an unhappy marriage. My spouse was not making me happy, and I wanted him to change. We weren’t communicating effectively, and we were arguing often. Have you ever desperately wanted to change your spouse? At some point - I don’t remember...
The Most Important Thing to Do for a Better Marriage
A few years ago, my trusty old Toyota Rav4 broke down on the side of the road. I was on my way to a business event, only to be stranded on the side of the Maine highway. Shortly after, we decided it was time for a new vehicle for me: a Kia Sorento, with heated seats!...
The Good News About Marriage {Book Review & Why It Matters}
Remember playing the telephone game as a kid? You'd whisper a phrase in your friends' ear, then she'd whisper it to the next person, and so on, until the person at the end had to say what they heard. Usually, by the time got around the circle, the message had been...
How to Stay Sane (and Married) While Homeschooling
{Read this full post over at Psychowith6 where I am guest blogging!} When my husband and I first decided we would homeschool our daughter, I had a few stipulations. He had always thought homeschooling was a good idea. I, on the other hand, thought it was crazy. Not...
4 Simple Tools to Improve Connection with your Spouse
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links, which means if you choose to make a purchase, I will receive a commission. Picture this: you head out to a romantic dinner with your spouse. You’re sitting face to face at your favorite restaurant, so thankful to be out...
One Powerful Habit that can Transform Your Marriage
What if creating one habit had the power to transform your marriage? What if making a small change in your daily life could improve you how and your spouse interact, help you both feel more loved, and strengthen your communication? I believe that this is possible,...
Podcasts for Moms and Christian Women: Why You Should Listen & My Faves
I admit it - I'm addicted to podcasts. I'm not sure when it started, but I can't stop listening! There are so many benefits to listening to podcasts for moms, and I want to share them with you. I'm going to give you the top 3 reasons for listening, and my favorite...
13 Powerful Questions to Ask for a Marriage That Lasts: Part 4 of 4
Here's part 4 of the 13 Powerful Questions to Ask for a Marriage that Lasts series! Communication is the biggest challenge that my husband and have in our marriage. We have to really work at communicating effectively in order to understand one another. Effective...
13 Powerful Questions to Ask for a Marriage That Lasts: Part 3 of 4
You want to have a marriage that lasts, right? Sometimes this seems really challenging, so I've been sharing 13 powerful questions that my grandmother posted on Facebook. If you missed Part 1 (Questions 1-3) & Part 2 (Questions 4-7) be sure to check those out first!...