In 13 years of marriage, I’ve learned a thing or two about marriage. Actually, here are 13 things I’ve learned in marriage … I can remember my wedding day like it was yesterday. Even though it was 13 years ago today, many details still stick…
Turning 40 can bring a lot of perspective on life … here are 40 lessons I’ve learned in 40 years! I just turned 40. Instead of being upset about the milestone, I’m choosing to celebrate it. Not everyone gets to see their 40th birthday. I’m thankful that…
Wondering what to buy other home loving friends? You’ll love these 20 amazing gift ideas for haven creators! As you’re creating a haven this year, it’s a great opportunity to help others create havens, too. You can do this by sharing recipes, decorating ideas ……
This year, avoid a hectic holiday season and intentionally choose to create a Christ-centered Christmas. The Advent season is finally here! But have you felt the pull away from a focus on Christ? I’ve noticed it, from the wrapping paper in stores in October, to…
Create a haven this Christmas as a gift for yourself … and your loved ones. Right now, you might be hearing “We need a little Christmas” on the radio ten times a day. But what you really need is a haven to escape from Christmas…
Are you the mom of young children? You’ll love these 8 ways to make Christmas special with babies and toddlers! Mama of littles, everyday life is hard, isn’t it? Your sweet little children, the ones you’ve hoped, prayed, and waited for, are so … full…
Looking for a festive and frugal Christmas decorating strategy? Here’s a super simple secret that will look great in your home! Have you ever stopped to notice exactly how beautiful everything looks at Christmas time? Lights transform ordinary nighttime sights into something magical. Bright colors…
If you’re married, respecting your husband like the Proverbs 31 Woman doesn’t have to be difficult … but it does need to be intentional. Which came first: the chicken or the egg? And in Proverbs 31:23, which came first: a husband or a well-respected man?…
Feel like a homemaking failure? It’s OK … it’s not too late to start making changes one small step at a time. When it comes to homemaking, have you ever felt like a failure? I have … more often than I’d care to admit. With a Type…
Planning to host holiday gatherings this year? The process doesn’t have to be tricky. Here are 6 easy ways to simplify hosting. Whether or not you’re a planner, it’s beginning to look a lot like the holiday season! Thanksgiving is two weeks away. Christmas is…
Looking for the perfect sugar cookie recipe? Look no further than these best-ever soft and chewy sugar cookies! Wish you had a sugar cookie recipe that was SO delicious people craved them? I have just what you’re looking for! Every December, I pull out my…
Have you ever thought about how you think about yourself? Far too often, it’s easy to become your own worst enemy. Lately I’ve noticed something ugly in my own life and in the life of others: People aren’t very kind to themselves. Oh, sure, we…
If you know you need to take the stress out of your holidays, you’ll love this simple timeline! Just follow it … and enjoy an easier holiday season! Starting to stress at the thought of the upcoming holidays? This time of year I always feel…
My ideal vision of my home is frequently hijacked by 5 common homemaking challenges. Good thing 5 homemaking solutions bring much contentment and joy! Homemaking can be so rewarding. It’s a fantastic way to tangibly demonstrate your love to your family – you can create…
When you routinely clean your home, don’t forget to clean switch plates and doorknobs! Did you ever stop to think that the doorknobs and switch plates in your home may be one of the germiest places? Yet how often do you clean them? I may…
If you can get into a daily routine, it can be very quick and simple to clean a bathtub and shower. When cleaning my bathroom, I usually think of the chore in four separate steps: Clean the bathtub and shower. Clean the bathroom sink and…
Once you pack and move, it can seem easier to finally settle in to a new home. Once you’ve packed and moved into a new home, I have great news for you: the toughest part of your move is over! Settling in to a new home isn’t…
If you’ve discovered you’ve washed and dried your laundry with a crayon, here’s a simple, stress-free way to remove washed on, dried on crayon stains! Imagine this: You’ve washed and dried a load of laundry. You open the dryer door to take everything out and…
Working from home and caring for your home should seem like it’s easy … but at times it can feel close to impossible! There are ways you can care for your home when you work from home. Unless you’re home by yourself all day long…
Wondering how to clean a toilet? Follow this simple cleaning process! After a lot of cleaning discussions with friends, I think every homemaker either loves or hates cleaning toilets. There is no in between. I don’t hate cleaning toilets – in fact, there are few other…