As you are planning your wedding and start thinking about cakes, think about other desserts as well. Don't think wedding and groom's cake are the only two desserts you can have. Think outside the cake for a minute and consider the following. Pie. Yes pie. If you have a family member that can bake their butt off, don't be afraid to ask them to bake a few pies for your … [Read more...]
7 Unique Wedding Ceremony Ideas
If you are not the traditional type of bride, I'm going to share some ideas to make your ceremony unique. From the walk down the aisle as singles to the procession as husband and wife, your ceremony can be filled with little twists as you join your lives together before your friends and family. 1. For the Groom - Instead of the groomsmen lining up at the alter to wait on … [Read more...]
Planning a Wedding; 4 Steps that Will Get You Started
With the recent passing of Valentine’s Day, many lucky young ladies received engagement rings with their boxes of chocolates and red roses. You may be one of the new brides-to-be and are wondering what to do next. I’m going to share four steps that will help you in the wedding planning process. Step 1 - Set a Date. If you are struggling with a date, figure out which … [Read more...]
3 Reasons Kids Need Role Models
Kids may unknowingly see some adults as role models. These adults can be family, teachers or even celebrities. Many parents may be unaware their kids have role models, especially celebrities, because kids may never talk about them... but just follow their every move on social media. Some people may think kids should not have role models, so I’ve listed 3 reasons why I think … [Read more...]
5 Things We Tell Our Teenage Daughter about Life
We have a sixteen year old daughter and we make sure we install certain values within her. Some values are biblical and some are common sense things we want her to remember so she will be prepared as a woman. Listed are the top five things we tell her. 1. You are fearfully and wonderfully made. We want her to know that she is beautiful. We tell her that so she won’t fall in … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Beat the Marriage Winter Blues
The Christmas tree is securely stuffed in its box, the New Year’s champagne glasses are stored in the cabinet and the outdoor landscape looks bleak and dry. You have nothing to look forward to, the kids are back in school, and you are back to the daily grind of life. You may feel blah and bored. You may be wondering what you can do to beat the marriage winter blues. Well here … [Read more...]
3 Ways You Can Have a Ride Or Die Wife
All ride or die wives want a husband that will also be there through thick and thin. Wives want a husband that will be supportive and loving. A wife doesn’t have a problem with her husband taking his place as spiritual leader in the household if she knows who his spiritual leader is. So if husbands want a ride or die wife, below are some things they need to know. 1. You … [Read more...]
4 Ways to Tell If You’re a Ride Or Die Wife
In today’s world, some couples break up at the first sign of distress. Before I got married I decided that I would do my best to stay married. I vowed to do my part to keep the marriage strong. So after 16 years of marriage, I labeled myself a ride or die wife. I have my husband’s back and I’m staying through thick and thin. You want to know what makes me a ride or die wife? … [Read more...]
10 Interesting Historical Marriage Facts, #6 May Surprise You
Do you ever wonder what marriage was like in the past? Do you know how marriage came to be or why the wedding ring is worn on the left hand? Listed below are some interesting historical facts about marriage from different cultures that may surprise you. 1. Marriage can be traced back to St. Paul who compared marriage between a man and woman to the relationship between Jesus … [Read more...]
3 Things You Need to Know Before You Say “I Do”
Is the person you are dating looking like he or she may be the one? Do you feel the relationship is heading towards marriage? Well, before you start trying on wedding dresses and tuxedos, sampling wedding cakes and practicing your first dance for your wedding, there are some things you need to know before you say “I do." 1. Your wedding will not reflect your marriage. Just … [Read more...]
Will You Make a Vow to Love, Honor and Obey?
Are you making plans to get married soon? Have you decided if you are going to write your own vows or recite them from the minister or Justice of the Peace? No matter what you decide, consider incorporating these three vows: love, honor and obey. Love Love is a given, I mean why else would you marry each other right? But love is not just the fluttering you feel in your … [Read more...]
The ABC’s of a Passionate Marriage
Sometimes marriage can get stale as the daily routines set in. It’s easy to slump into a comfortable existence but why not revive your relationship from dull and dismal into powerful and passionate. Try these tips to pump life into your marriage. A.... Always find new ways to show your spouse how much you care about them by occasionally leaving sexy notes, kissing for at … [Read more...]
Another Blended Family Love Story: How My Husband Became “Daddy”
Recently, I wrote an article about my Father before he became my Daddy, where I shared my experience growing up in a blended family home. Now, I am going to share my experience as a parent allowing my spouse to raise my child. My family knew my husband’s family from church many years before we got together. My sister teased me about my him becoming my husband even before we … [Read more...]
Marriage and Sex: Here Are 3 Big Time No-Nos
Sex is a vital part of marriage. Sometimes sex can become something other than the act of expressing love to your spouse. As we fall into our routine with each other and situations evolve in our lives, the sex can change. There is nothing wrong with change, just as long as the change doesn't lead to problems in the marriage. Listed are some things sex shouldn’t be. 1. Sex … [Read more...]
3 Ways Forgiveness Heals You
Has someone hurt you and you can’t seem to move past it? Do you want to seek revenge so that person can feel the pain they inflicted on you? If you answered yes, let me encourage you to forgive them instead. Holding on to the hurt and anger for an extended period of time can damage your well-being and keep you in bondage. You may ask.... what’s in it for you to forgive someone … [Read more...]