The next one might not be something that you can do today, but next time he asks, send him out with the guys. Even if you don’t really want to. If he doesn’t ask, suggest it. Maybe he doesn’t think you want him going out without you! Click here to see all posts in […] Read more…
Aquinas & More Catholic Books – #Allume Sponsor
I have been so blessed to have been personally sponsored for my trip to #allume by Ian Rutherford at Aquinas & More Catholic Goods. I have worked with Mr. Rutherford through several avenues, including the site Tiber River, which is a site for Catholic book reviews (you can see my reviews here). I love […] Read more…
Make a Lunch Date {31 Days of Serving Your Spouse}
This is easiest if you have older children in school or work, but if time together is hard to get, try a lunch date! My husband & I used lunch dates a lot because they are with a sitter so I can work once or twice a week. We also did it all. the. time. […] Read more…
Thank You To My #Allume Sponsors!
It’s finally here! I am leaving for #Allume this afternoon AND it’s my youngest daughter’s second birthday. The nice part about traveling on or after a holiday/birthday is that there are all the new toys to keep them amused in the car :). We threw a Toy Story birthday party last Saturday and she had […] Read more…
Pray For Him {31 Days of Serving Your Spouse}
I can’t believe I haven’t mentioned this one yet. Today, pray for your husband. Better yet, make it a habit to pray for him daily. YOU are his path to sanctification (i.e. your job is to get him into heaven!). My favorite prayer resource is the Power of a Praying Wife. Stormie Omartian has […] Read more…
The Power of a Positive Attitude {Gabby Mom’s Review}
Honest to goodness. I could just spit. I just wrote this whole post and it’s gone. I have no idea what happened. Talk about a timely message, eh? One of the things that I love about being part of the Gabby Mom’s program through Eternal Encouragement is that I get to draw on the […] Read more…
Greet Him at the Door {31 Days of Serving Your Spouse}
Today task is to greet your hubby at the door with a kiss. Make sure he knows you are glad he works so hard for your family and even more, make sure he knows that you are glad he’s home ;). Bonus points for making him lightheaded! Click here to see all posts in […] Read more…
Birthday Week {Get Healthy & Fit}
Well, this week was a complete bust. My daughter and Godson had their birthday parties this weekend and I’ve been totally stressed about a magazine deadline as well as getting ready to go to #allume! SO EXCITED. And So. Busy. The busyness has thrown my mealtimes to something like 11am, 3pm […] Read more…
Tell Him Why He’s Special {31 Days to Serving Your Spouse}
Today’s task is to tell him why he’s special. You could send him an email, write him a love note, text him every hour with a new reason, or start a journal and keep an ongoing list (and show him!) Click here to see all posts in the 31 Days to Serve Your Spouse series. Read more…
Give Him the Best {31 Days to Serving Your Spouse}
Today, buy the best for your husband (within your budget, of course). Pick something he enjoys and then buy the best you can. Maybe it’s a fancy microbrew (that would be my hubby) or a single, yet fabulous cigar. Maybe he loves a particular snack that’s not normally in the budget. Buy something that […] Read more…