I think lists are awesome. How would I get anything done without a list? I’ve tried and I can tell you that although things still get done, it’s a whole lot harder. I forget stuff. I don’t do things in a timely manner. And worst of all, I end up feeling a lot more stressed than I would have if I had just used a darn list. With that in mind, I hope this list of 20 elements for a … [Read more...]
5 Surprising Ways to See Your Spouse in a New Light
Who are you married to? Now think carefully about this one before you answer. If your initial thought was to say something negative like, “I am married to a lazy, good for nothing man!” we need to talk. I've seen couples struggle with being able to see the good in their spouse, especially after experiencing marriage’s ups and downs. I understand it's difficult to be positive … [Read more...]
5 Things Insanely Happy Couples Do Without Hesitation
I was recently having a conversation with a friend, and the subject came down to the word "abundance" and what that means in a marriage. It later got me thinking about what makes me insanely happy to be married to my husband. I realized there were quite a few habits we developed in our marriage that come as second nature. We do them without hesitation and without expecting … [Read more...]
Ladies: 3 Personal Goals that Will Make You a Better Woman and Wife in the New Year
It’s that time of the year when we all begin to think about how the upcoming year will be different. Better. I know it’s been on my mind quite a bit lately. And although I am not a fan of resolutions, I am a huge fan of setting goals and creating an action plan to help reach those goals. Many of my goals for the new year are personal goals. Personal development is what most … [Read more...]
3 Tried and True Keys to Getting Into Your Marriage Flow
Your marriage flow is uniquely yours. No one can copy it. You can’t imitate someone else’s. Your marriage flow is stamped with the fingerprint of you and your mate. It is as unique as you are. You won’t find this definition in Webster’s dictionary. However, here is what it means to me. Marriage flow is the rhythm of your relationship. The heartbeat, the pulse that keeps you … [Read more...]
3 Ways Marriage Changes Your Life for the Better
All because two people fell in love… There is a picture frame in my home with these very words on it, "All because two people fell in love". Have you ever thought about how much life changes, all because two people fell in love? When two people connect and marry, life changes in more ways than you can imagine. You think about each other all the time. You begin to finish one … [Read more...]
You Know You Have A Good Spouse When…
How often do you take time to appreciate your spouse? Sometimes, those of us who are married, forget what initially attracted us to our mate. Taking for granted who we were in the beginning, the love that was evident and the excitement of just spending time together. Rarely do most individuals reflect on the blessings of marriage. Gratefulness is usually an afterthought. I … [Read more...]