Valentine’s day gift guide

Valentine’s day gift guide

This post contains affiliate links. Read the full disclaimer.  There’s two things I want for Valentine’s Day; chocolate and flowers. I don’t expect jewelry but a nice meal I will gladly accept. This Valentine’s day gift guide offers a range of ideas for showing love. I 

I don’t love you like I used to

I don’t love you like I used to

I think back to when we met 24 years ago. I admired your good looks, your confidence and character. I remember the first kiss we shared as we watched the ball drop on that tiny box t.v. and that marked the moment our real story 

Motherhood is hard

Motherhood is hard

Being a mother is hands down the hardest job I’ve ever had. It’s not enough to keep our children fed, clothed and protected in a safe home.  But recognizing and changing my destructive character flaws so I don’t pass them onto my children, that’s tough.  

5 tips that will improve your marriage

5 tips that will improve your marriage

My marriage was once on the brink of divorce. But this year we are celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary! It’s nothing short of a miracle that we’re here, but Jesus is in the business of miracles! I’ve learned a lot through the years, so I’ve 

Marriage advice for the young military spouse

Marriage advice for the young military spouse

I’ve been married to the military for 20 years & I’ve seen the best and worst that military life has to offer. I have a BIG heart for military marriage; so for what it’s worth, here is my marriage advice for the young military spouse. 

Encouragement for the mama with a late talker

Encouragement for the mama with a late talker

One of the most anticipated moments in a mama’s life, our baby’s first words. All the hours laboring in love over our child seem to disappear when they start calling out “mama”. But not all of us get to experience this excitement as expected. This 

PCS move from Massachusetts to Florida

PCS move from Massachusetts to Florida

This post contains affiliate links. Read the full disclaimer. Our 5th move in 6 years is upon us. Once again we will hit the open road and move our family across the country. Join us on our journey for our PCS move from Massachusetts to 

Hanscom Air Force Base Housing

Hanscom Air Force Base Housing

I remember when we got orders to Boston, I wasn’t ready to live in the city again. You can read more about the time we spent in the city, here. We were coming from Maine “the way life should be” living life in the slow 

Pursuing Hospitality

Pursuing Hospitality

I’m racing around cleaning up the house, a “white tornado” as my best friend calls it. My son asks “mom who’s coming over?” Sigh. Does that scenario sound familiar to you? If so, discover what I’ve learned about pursuing hospitality! Every time I have people 

How changing yourself will change your spouse

How changing yourself will change your spouse

This post contains affiliate links. Read the full disclaimer. All to often we commit to someone thinking we can “fix” the things we don’t like about them. Or perhaps you think you can overlook those things that irk you. Then one day, we ‘re focused