A message from the makers of Fireproof

Friday is quickly approaching. There’s a presidential debate you want to see. And then Saturday, all kinds of yard work needs to get done. And Sunday after church, a nice relaxing afternoon at home sure sounds nice.But why make this a typical weekend? For the...

Fireproof

This weekend a special movie is opening in the U.S. From the makers of Facing The Giants, Fireproof is a movie designed to celebrate marriage and more importantly to give hope to hurting marriages. If you haven’t heard about Fireproof you need to know all about...

MomLogic Interview

Hello all,On Monday and Wednesday of this week, MomLogic is featuring an interview with me on my book Is There Really Sex After Kids? If you want an honest discussion about sex, you can find the interview here. But I do want you to know it’s an honest discussion...

This will make you smile…

A week ago Mark and I made a quick trip to Aldi. As we were standing in the checkout line, there was a young couple immediately ahead of us. The girl looked over at the fresh flower bouquets right next to the checkout aisle and the conversation proceeded like...

I’m proud of my man!

Six months ago I booked the airfare for our “once-in-a-lifetime” cruise vacation we just shared with dozens of Hearts at Home couples and families. As I took inventory of the frequent flyer miles Mark and I had earned over the past ten years, I realized...

Happy Anniversary, Mark!

Today has been a day of remembering. You see it was 25 years ago today that Mark and I promised to love and cherish until death do us part. As I think back to that day (and as our older children are venturing into married life), I think about all that I didn’t...

Wonderfully incompatible!

My husband and I are as different as night and day! He loves coffee. I can’t stand the stuff. He’s and early riser, I’m a night owl. He loves spicy foods…it’s mild for me. He processes externally—talking and talking and talking...

Valentine’s Day Contest Winners!

Ok, girls. Today is the big day! My daughter Anne is visiting me this weekend, so she’s helped me put all of your names in a basket and we’re going to select the names of our winners. By the way, because of the great response, I’m going to increase...

I Love Learning From Other Moms!

I am so inspired! I have learned something new or been inspired in my marriage by every one of your comments! This is what I love about moms groups and Hearts at Home—we get to encourage and learn from one another. Here’s my tip for today: Write him a love...

Great Romantic Ideas Are Rolling In!

Wow! I love the 5 posts already in for the giveaway! If you want to enter, comment on the post below about how you keep the romance alive in your marriage.My tip for today comes from my friend, Angie, who says “My husband and I text each other on our phones...

It’s a Valentine’s Day contest!

The month of February is upon us! For the Savage household that means birthdays—and lots of them! Anne will turn 23 on Feb 12 (am I really old enough to have a 23 year old????) Kolya will turn 14 on Feb 22, and I’ll turn 44 on Feb 26! Did I just say that...