One of the biggest adjustments that I faced as a new wife was in the area of finances. We hadn’t been married very long when we came to the startling realization that we had very different perspective...

Most people cringe at the thought of cleaning out closets and garages, often worried about what might be lurking behind the clutter. I, however, have found that cleaning out the mess can be a therapeutic ex...

I live my life in fast forward. It seems like every morning, I fight the urge to smash the alarm clock, run through my day with hectic demands coming from every direction, race home to get dinner ready, pul...

I must confess. When I was younger, I was an avid reader of anything that had a mystery theme. Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys often kept me company and I had visions of becoming a legendary detective ...

  When I was little, I had a love/hate relationship with the idea of chores. While I loved the fact that each sticker on the chore chart produced a quarter for my piggy bank, I wasn’t always the bigge...

  This last week, I became a new aunt…sort of. After several years of trying to start a family, my best friend and her husband adopted an amazing little girl. Their daughter is a miracle, and practi...

  I have a tendency to make things really complicated. Just ask my husband, and he will adamantly confirm this fact. Whether it is the organization of our pantry, the way I attempt to diet or my approach t...

Looking for some nursery decor ideas? A Texas mom designed this sweet room for her baby girl that’s sure to inspire. Welcome to the nursery.               ...

  Church has always been an important part of my life. From the time that I was little, I can remember getting dressed up on Sunday mornings, and attending services with my family. As we grew older, my sib...

  I love being married. Getting married was one of the greatest highlights of my life, and if I had it to do over again, I wouldn’t hesitate for an instant! Planning my wedding, however, was a bit of ...

  I love flowers. There is something just magical to me about the way a flower can encapsulate breath-taking color and overwhelming beauty, and yet be so fragile. Flowers are an integral part of our spring ...

This last week, my husband and I took the plunge and installed wood floors in our house. While I was so ready to be rid of our nasty old flooring, I wasn’t quite prepared for the level of dust and noise that ...