Love + Relationships

I hear it all the time. "Oh your husband is military? I could never do that." I've been called strong, a hero, and a super hero. I've been told I have the most difficult job in the military. Guys, I'm flattered, really...

My husband and I have been married for 10 years and we go to bed together, at the same time, every single night. I can count on one hand the number of times in our marriage that we have...

I think it's safe to say that everything seems to get turned a little topsy-turvy when kiddos enter the picture.  This isn't always a bad thing at all, in fact, I can honestly say that 99 percent of the...

Being a mama is hard! We all know that the day in, and day out care of our little people is difficult. They are loud, messy, often uncooperative, and whiney. But then, so am I in my own adult way. I change...

My Dearest Daughter, There are two versions to the story of How I Met Your Father. The first is this: We were introduced by a mutual friend! The second is this: We were introduced by a mutual friend...at Groovy's. Now, if you haven't been to...

I was out to dinner with six ladies whose lives were intertwined with mine through church and community. Orders had been taken, sodas were being sipped, and menus had been handed to the server. We were settling in to conversations...

Cue the blues music.  I knew the pandemic would cause ripples of sorts in different aspects of our lives. We've seen it happen throughout history - during pandemics, famine, natural disasters, war,  anything that devastates a large number of people....

Each of us sets boundaries in our lives. Some grow subconsciously over time, others with much more thought. We set boundaries for ourselves, and we set boundaries for those with whom we interact. They’re important and sometimes downright imperative. When...

All the marriage books say it—date your spouse. It’s a great idea if you have unlimited access to funds and babysitters, which most of us do not. Soccer games, nighttime breastfeeding sessions, and pure exhaustion often get in the...

In celebration of Father's Day this year we thought we'd bring you some very special guest contributors - our husbands!  We hope you enjoy this unique view into #dadlife from the men in our lives.  The other night, my wife...

"I could never foster, it's too heartbreaking. I don't know how you do it." These are statements that I hear almost daily. Lately, I couldn't agree with them more. When I hear this I often want to scream back "I DON'T...

Imagine a getaway so peaceful and quiet. A place that has upscale amenities but still in the midst of surrounding nature. A walk to a river with steady flowing crystal clear water that is right outside your doorstep. An...