I always thought I was a nice person. Kind. Thoughtful. Great at planning and organizing. I would have definitely described myself as a good Christian girl. I didn't think of myself as selfish. Not at all. Until I got married. In almost 20 months of marriage, I've learned a lot about my husband -- as I imagined I would. But I never realized how much I would learn about myself. One of the best wedding gifts God gave you was a full-length mirror called your spouse. Had there been a card attached, it would have said, "Here's to helping you discover what you're really like!" - Gary and Continue Reading
Things to Do When Visiting Charleston
My husband took me on a short trip to Charleston, South Carolina as an early birthday present recently. I had always wanted to visit this city so rich in southern charm, so it was the perfect place to go for our last southern trip. We had a great time, and fit several fun things into a three-day trip. I'm sharing with you what we did, as well as some of the things I recommend and wish we had gotten the chance to do. The very first thing we did was take a horse and carriage tour around downtown. I highly recommend this because it's a great way to hear about the city's little details you Continue Reading
Tips for Visiting Patriot’s Point
Last weekend, Travis surprised me with a trip to Charleston, South Carolina to celebrate my birthday. I'll be writing a full recap post on that soon! But first, I want to tell you about Patriot's Point. Patriot's Point is a naval and maritime museum where you can walk through the USS Yorktown, an air-craft carrier known as "The Fighting Lady," as well as the USS Laffey, a battleship, and the USS Clamagore, a submarine. This was Travis' favorite part of our trip, not surprisingly. I really enjoyed it too! For those of you thinking about visiting, I want to share some photos and some Continue Reading
Thankful Thursday 0122
I haven't wrote a Thankful Thursday post since September! But just because I wasn't writing a post about it, doesn't mean I haven't been thankful. There have been tons of things to be thankful for. We have really been in a season of joy. Seasons change though. I do feel like we are transitioning into a new season. It doesn't mean we can't be joyful in this new season, but it's going to be different. I feel like it may be more challenging. That means it's even more important to see the sunshine, remember your blessings, write down what you are thankful for, and be grateful for the little Continue Reading
How To Determine Your Freelance Rates
Recently, a fellow freelance writer was offered an opportunity for another freelance job. She came to me asking how she should determine her freelance rates. We discussed what a daunting process this can be. You don't want to oversell yourself, but you also want to get paid what you deserve. When I first started freelance writing, I had no idea what to expect as far as payment. But now, with a few years under my belt and several jobs on my resume, I have a better idea of how to determine my freelance rates. And I'm here to help you do the same! Whether you are freelance writing, Continue Reading
Chili Soup
I have shared a recipe for chili before, but it was more Chili Mac than Chili Soup. This recipe is more of a soup. It's the way I like chili best. It's my mom's recipe. You know how moms and grandmas often don't have recipes? Like they just know them by heart and throw things in without measuring and it turns out great every time? That's how my mom makes her delicious chili. So it took me several trial runs before I got this recipe right. Here's what you'll need: Tomato juice Diced tomatoes (chili ready with onions) Tomato paste Black beans Kidney beans Chili seasoning mix Garlic Continue Reading
The Ultimate List of Country Wedding Songs
Our wedding was almost two years ago. Since then, we've been to several weddings and danced at several receptions. We've heard a lot of wedding music, and often times I find myself thinking, "We should have played this at our wedding!" I loved our wedding and our reception. One of the things I would change, though, is adding more awesome music to the list I gave our DJ to play. With all the planning that goes into a wedding, sometimes you just might forget a really good song! To help those who are in the midst of the busy, fun, and sometimes stressful stage of planning the day they will Continue Reading
Currently {Vol. 9}
This post contains affiliate links. See my full disclosure policy here. I figured it's time for a Currently post since I haven't wrote one in about two months! Here’s what I’m up to currently… Thinking about: How much we have to do, all the things we need to do, what I want to pack up, what I want the Army to pack up, what Travis needs to take to Korea, and what he should take in his suitcase instead of having it shipped. I'm wondering what vaccines I'll need to get to go visit and hoping that the answer is none. I'm thinking about how long the flight to South Korea is. I'm thinking a lot Continue Reading
How to Make a Fabric Garland
Whether you are making one for party decorations or something else, these fabric garlands are darling. And so easy to make! I think I might make some red and green ones next year to use as Christmas decorations! Here's what you'll need: Fabric Scissors Twine I started by cutting the twine -- twice as long as the length you want your garland to be. You're going to double the twine instead of using just one piece of twine. By doubling the twine, your garland will be twice as strong and won't break as easily. Tie the two ends of the twine together in a double knot. And Continue Reading
New Year Memory Jar
Are you looking for a new tradition to start this year? Last year was our first time trying out this tradition and we plan to do it every year from here on out! Throughout the year, we write down our good memories on a slip of paper. We fold those papers up and put them inside our memory jar. On New Year's Eve (or close to it), we pull out each slip of paper and relive all the good memories. We really enjoyed looking through all the memories, especially seeing the ones we had already forgotten about. Here's what you'll need to make your own memory jar: A jar A ribbon Slips of Continue Reading
2015 Word of the Year
This post contains affiliate links. For my full disclosure policy, click here. Are you one of those people who chooses one word to represent the year ahead? I like to do that, and I've been doing it for the past few years. I remember that my word for 2013 was Love. And my word for 2014 was Explore. This year, I am doing something a little different. Instead of choosing one word to represent the coming year, I am choosing two. That's right. I'm totally breaking the rules and choosing two words for 2015. This year is going to be so full of so many things that two words are needed. Brave Continue Reading
FAQ — South Korea
Since announcing our big news of Travis moving to Korea, people have had many questions. So I figured I'd write out a post for those of you who are curious to know more. If you are in the military or in a military family, you will probably already know these answers. But many civilians just don't fully understand it all. Here are the most frequently asked questions and our answers. When does he move there? Travis has to report to his new unit by March 1. He will take a couple weeks of leave before he moves, so we will be leaving Georgia mid-February to spend a couple weeks in Continue Reading
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