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An Empty Nest Mom’s Guide to College Kids Coming Home For Break
We mamas are all about nest-building. Once the stick turned blue or the adoption papers were filed, most of us started getting ready for our new family member. We assemble the nursery, fill dresser drawers, start scrapbooking, and adjust nearly every aspect of our...
No More Perfect Holidays: Managing Your Expectations & Attitude This Season
I was recently reading an article stating that 45% of people in the United States would prefer to skip out on the holidays rather than deal with the stress of it all. Seems crazy, right? But if we think about it, it's not all that surprising. From family struggles to...
Gift Guide for Parents: Great Gifts to Get Friends & Family Who Are Parents This Christmas
Parenting can be tough, plain and simple. Your kids go through unique challenges. The hard days can add up into exhaustion. Juggling everything can be overwhelming. Whew! At the same time, if you are a parent in any capacity, it's such a special role to be in. Seeing...
Mind the Gap: 4 Common Gaps In Marriages After the Kids Leave | #MarriageMonday
Several years ago, I had the opportunity to travel to London, England. While there, I used the Underground (subway) for all my transportation. Every time I would get on or off the Underground, a voice would come on and say, “Mind the gap. Mind the gap.” I soon...
How I Lowered My Cholesterol Naturally By Almost 200 Points
It is possible to live a healthy lifestyle, and I want to share my journey with you today. In 2013, a breast cancer diagnosis turned my world upside down. Surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation did a number on my body. So when I got to the other side of my treatment, I...
16 Truths About Who You Are From the Bible
What do you talk to yourself about the most? Do you feel like you're internally comparing your kids with others in their class? Do you reflect on frustrations with your spouse? Do you just try to mentally "check out" after days that feel too busy? What we think about...
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Midlife Marriages | Episode 234
What is a “Midlife Marriage”? It’s the season of life that begins after the whirlwind of kids’ soccer practices, dance recitals, and endless extracurriculars comes to an end—when the nest is empty, and it’s just you and...
How to Make Prayer Part of Your Marriage | Episode 232
What role does prayer play in your marriage? For us, prayer has been a profoundly positive force in our lives—both as individuals and as a couple. When it comes to strengthening your marriage, there are many tools and...
The Empty Nest Christmas | Episode 226
Are you gearing up for your very first Empty Nest Christmas? Or perhaps you're a seasoned Empty Nester who is looking for fresh, new ideas that will help you make the most of this holiday season? When we experienced our...
Managing Expectations for the Holidays | Episode 224
With Christmas right around the corner, we decided it was the perfect time to sit down and have a chat about the expectations that can go hand-in-hand with the holiday season. Whether you're a new parent, an empty nester,...
Looking Forward Through Life Quakes with Tracie Miles | Episode 222
Has your life been turned upside down? Are you walking through hardship? Do your future plans feel completely shaken up? If so, you may be in the midst of what I like to call a “life quake”. A life quake is what happens...
Overcoming Resentment in Marriage with Chelsea Damon | Episode 212
Are there some aspects of your relationship where you often feel worked up, angry, or even like things aren’t fair? This is a prime breeding ground for resentment to take root. This could be a result of something your...
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