When you start your kiddos handling grownup tasks at a young age, like cutting veggies, and putting away the good dishes, you don't have to teach them when they're older. I mean you still could, but teaching a full-of-energy 8 year old boy how to gently handle dishes that were passed down ...
Archives for February 2016
How Can I Even Do This Day?
Real Talk: The first thought in my head this morning was... I don't know if I can even do this day. I'm missing my sweet friend, Amy. 1 year ago today she went to be with Jesus, & tomorrow is the anniversary of my Mother-in-law's death as well (8yrs). I've put aside these emotions all ...
QUICK TIP TUESDAY: One Thing at a Time
Hey guys! Welcome back to QUICK TIP TUESDAY! I’ve got another flat out basic tip to share with you today. I’m in a cliché sort of mood, & there will be plenty of them in this post, you’ve been warned! ha! I’ve repeated a variation of each of these following sentences every day for 2 ...
When Crabby Needs Rest, Avoiding the Breaking Point
I can tell when I'm getting too stressed out because I go days instead of minutes between returning texts, I can't answer a phone call, I excuse myself from meetings, I blame everyone else for my tension, and I can't even put on my good mascara because I know I'll be having a rush of irrational ...
Quick Tip Tuesday: Love Him Well
Let me start with saying it is 5:00 in the evening and I really need to be getting supper started and the house picked up, rather than blogging while my children play on their devices. I told myself, and you all, that I’d post a quick tip each Tuesday in February. I’m in a “If I don’t plan it, it ...
3 Cheap Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas
Do you need a quick and cheap Valentine's gift idea? Here you’ll find my top 3 cheap Valentine's Day gift ideas. My husband is notorious for saying "Don't spend any money on me", and then spending money on ME. The gifts he gives are simple and sweet, but still, I want to bless him too! This post ...
Quick Tip Tuesday: Set that Timer
You know that when you’re making cookies you want to SET THE TIMER. Of course that’s because you don’t want to burn your cookies making them only edible when they’re crumbled over a massive bowl of ice cream and then covered in Hershey’s chocolate, not that I’ve ever done that or anything. When ...
She Sees, She Does.
It was a typical afternoon. I was getting ready to head to a meeting when I decided I'd snap a picture of myself quick to show my gratitude for some great brands I was loving on. I set up the tripod, struck a pose and 50 takes later it was over. In the middle of all that my sweet little one came ...
Marriage: Our {Current} Word
I picked up a handful of these cute little chalkboard label stand things (unofficial title) at Hobby Lobby to use for a flea market this past summer. After the big event I stuck one of these on our bathroom counter between the His &Her sinks. I planned to only leave it there for the weekend, ...
Quick Tip Tuesday: Prioritizing The Day {On The Cheap}
Each Tuesday in February I will be sharing a quick tip here on my blog. Sometimes these will also shared on my Periscope (@abetterwife), Facebook, Instagram or YouTube channels as well, but no matter what they'll always be linked up right back here. Here's a quick little video to showcase one ...