Well, my little girl is now a big girl. I had planned to keep Raylee in her crib for as long as possible. She was doing great with sleeping in it and never tried getting out. Why mess with something that's working, right? Well, we did it. The toddler bed transition ended up happening, a lot sooner than I had expected too. Once we found out we were having another girl, I decided I wanted the white crib for the new baby. Travis was already itching to get Raylee moved to a big girl bed since he does the bedtime routine and wanted to be able to lay down and cuddle with her before saying "night Continue Reading
Being a Submissive Wife When You Were Born a Leader
Today, Kayla Nelson of The Accidental Nomad Life is guest posting for us. She was born a leader and has sometimes struggled with being a submissive wife. Boy, do I relate! Today, she is sharing her story and some practical tips for letting your husband lead. It was almost painful. The burden of wanting to step in, take care of it, and just get it done was weighing so heavily on me. But I couldn't. My husband had asked to be the leader when it came to our finances -- he had to be the one to sort it out, and I had to do my best to pray peace and quiet over myself. Being Submissive When Continue Reading
How to Find a Church After a PCS
Military life means a whole lot of moving. A PCS is a Permanent Change of Station, or in other words a move. Most military members and their families move every two to three years. As a military spouse, I have now moved three times in three years, and at the end of the month we're supposed to be moving again. All this moving can make it hard to find a community and a church home. I think finding a church that suits me is really difficult, and to be honest I never enjoy the search. It's hard to know on your first visit if it's the right church for you and your family. And since church only Continue Reading
Blogging for Beginners: The Next Steps
Hey all you blogging beginners out there! I'm super excited for you and your new websites! There is so much to learn and so much hard work ahead for you, but hopefully it will all be worth it. If you haven't already, be sure to read How to Start a Blog Part 1 where I share the first six steps you should take before even buying a domain. Then, read How to Start a Blog Part 2 where I share the step-by-step instructions for getting your own website. Once you have all of those 12 steps finished and you've begun writing great content, it's time for the next steps! Today, I'm sharing with you Continue Reading
How to Start a Blog Part 1
In the past month, I've had several people ask me about blogging, how I got started, and how they can start a blog. So I've decided to write just a few posts for those of you out there interested in this. I started this blog in 2012 as a hobby. It was a way for me to therapeutically write after a hard break up with the guy who is now my husband. It started out with a lot of sad posts and a lot of rambling. My only readers were my mom and said ex-boyfriend/now husband who still loved me and couldn't stop reading. I'll say it -- it was a bit pathetic. Since then my website has grown a lot, Continue Reading
How to Help a Grieving Friend
What do we say when someone is grieving? How do we help when a friend is in pain? Are you wondering how to help a grieving friend? This topic has been on my heart lately. I've been told the saying, "God won't give you more than you can handle" during my own times of grief. In fact, it's a saying I believed and said to others. But not anymore. There are a lot of things in this world that God doesn't hand out. I believe most of the time, God is not the one causing our pain. Yes, He allows it, but He doesn't cause it or give it to us like some angry, punishing God. A lot of times the pain in Continue Reading
How to Clean Drywall Dust
My bedroom renovation included drywall. And drywall means dust. A lot of it. Like piles of dust covering everything. I walked into my room after the drywall was complete and the sanding was finished. I was overwhelmed by the amount of dust. And I seriously was not sure how to clean it. Along the way, I learned some things. Tips for Cleaning Drywall Dust While cleaning, be sure to wear a mask over your nose and mouth. Breathing in the dust is not good for you. Be sure to keep the room closed off from other rooms or you'll have dust everywhere. Keep registers or vents closed or keep air Continue Reading
How to Help a Depressed Friend
Do you have a friend who seems to be depressed? Do they have the following symptoms? Feelings of helplessness and hopelessness Loss of interest in daily activities Appetite or weight changes Sleep changes Anger or irritability Loss of energy Self-loathing Reckless behavior Those are the symptoms and signs of depression. If you have a friend who is dealing with depression, you may be wondering how you can help. I've enlisted the help of others who have dealt with depression themselves. They are sharing some great advice on what do to and what not to do to help a Continue Reading
8 Tips for Making Your Marriage Last
I sat down with a woman I like to call "Grandma" this week. She's been married for 52 years, and for the last 12 years she and my grandpa have been marriage counselors -- it's safe to say she knows a thing or two about marriage. And she definitely knows about making your marriage last. She agreed to share with me -- and my readers (that's you!) -- eight tips for making your marriage last. 1. Be Equally Yoked This is something you can make sure you do to make your marriage last before you even get married. Make sure the person you choose as your spouse is someone who has the same Continue Reading
How To Handle a Disagreement
Today is our anniversary. Travis and I have been married for two years. It feels like it's been longer than that to me. In our two years of marriage, we've already learned a lot about each other and ourselves. Travis and I really don't fight -- at least yet -- but we have had a few disagreements. Just two months ago, we had our biggest disagreement. I am really proud of us for how we handled this disagreement and worked through it. Every single married couple has disagreements. There's really no way around it. But there are ways to handle disagreements in a healthy way. I've asked some Continue Reading
How to Make Fresh Flowers Last Longer
April showers bring May flowers. Yes, I have seen a whole lot of rain this past month, so I'm very excited to welcome May and see all the gorgeous flowers blooming. Fresh flowers are one of my favorite things. In fact, this year one of my goals is to always have fresh flowers in my home. I have so many beautiful vases, and it's time to put them to good use! Flowers from florists can be expensive though, so of course we want them to live as long as possible. I decided to get some tips straight from a florist to find out how to make fresh flowers last longer. Alberta Fowler was a florist for Continue Reading
How to Say Numbers in Korean
Remember when I shared some common phrases in Korean? Well, another great thing to learn in another language is how to say numbers. You may need to use numbers when ordering at a restaurant, buying things at a market, receiving or giving directions, and so many other things. So today, I'm sharing how to say numbers in Korean. The English number is in bold and the Korean number is next to it. Like I said in my previous post, some of the Korean symbols don't really correspond to English letters -- such as T, D, G, and K. Because of this, you may see different spellings of these words, but Continue Reading