When my husband and I got married, one wise older woman told me, “Every couple needs an outdoor game and an indoor game that they can play together.” I remember nodding and thanking her for the advice, but I didn’t think much about it for a few years. Now I see the wisdom inRead More
The Worst Marriage Advice I Ever Received
There’s something about newlyweds that inspires all sorts of unsolicited advice. These words of wisdom range from the helpful (“Talk to your husband instead of your mother if you are angry with him”) to the benign (“Don’t forget to have date nights”) to the downright quirky (“Only have arguments standing up. That way you’ll getRead More
How I Did On My January Goals
This year I am trying something new. No, it’s nothing as exotic as learning how to salsa dance or taking a cooking class (though I would love to do either of those!). Instead, I am changing the way I set goals. As I explained last week, I am now setting quarterly goals for myself. (You canRead More
Teaching Your Children About the Saints
My mother is so much more creative than I am. A few years ago, when our oldest, Andrew, was around a year old, she made him a beautiful book. This book was an introduction to his family–their names, a picture of them, and a picture of them with my son. He loved looking at picturesRead More
8 Things I’m Loving This Winter
Each season brings its own pleasures. But, I am particularly fond of winter. Perhaps it reminds me of my childhood in northwest Iowa filled with snow forts, sledding hills, and subzero temperatures. Perhaps it is the coziness of candles, cups of tea, and snuggling on the couch with a good book. Perhaps it is theRead More
