I don't like bugs. Who does? Unless you are an 8-year-old boy or a biology teacher, I doubt you like bugs either. Especially bugs in your home! One of my biggest concerns with living alone was who was going to kill all the bugs! Living out in the country, I know that bugs are inevitable. But I wanted to keep them out as much as possible. I was afraid that they would crawl up through the registers of my house, so I came up with a solution. I bought a role of screen door mesh. I cut it into squares a few inches larger than my register vents. Then I lifted my register, using a vacuum cleaner Continue Reading
Free Apps for International Communication
One of my biggest concerns when Travis left for South Korea was figuring out how we would communicate with each other. He wouldn't be able to take his cell phone because of the international charges and fees he would have. He was able to put his cell phone on a military hold without any fees, and he bought a new phone in South Korea. Thankfully, we have found many ways to talk even on different sides of the world! For anyone else who is preparing for a move or long trip overseas, I wanted to share what we use to communicate, as well as other free apps for international Continue Reading
Tips for Installing a Ceiling Fan
We are slowly changing things in my "new" house. One of the biggest changes we made that really made a difference in how the house looked was pulling up the carpet and cleaning the original hardwood floors. Now, we've moved from the floor to the ceiling. We have been slowly installing new light fixtures in each room -- and it is making a big difference in what the house looks like! We aren't finished with all of them, but I wanted to show you some of the changes. (This post contains a few affiliate links. Check out my full disclosure policy here.) The very first light we changed was in the 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
Ways to Pray as a Couple
One of the most intimate things you can do together as a couple is to pray to your Creator. One thing you can be sure of when you and your spouse come together in prayer is that God is present. For where two or three gather in my name, there I am with them. - Matthew 18:20 Prayer is a time to be open, to tell God all the things that are on your heart -- good and bad. It is a time for thanks and a time for requests. Listening to your spouse pray is a great way to know what is on their heart, what is worrying them, and what they desire. As a Christian woman, there is nothing more attractive Continue Reading
The Best Thing You Can Do for Your Spouse
In my opinion, the very best thing you can do for your spouse, the very best way to truly love someone, is by praying for them. I truly believe prayer is one powerful thing that can change a person deep down into their core. If your spouse is struggling, if you are not getting along, if you are beginning to hate each other, if you are hurt and broken because of something they've done, if you are struggling financially, if your marriage just seems to be spinning out of control: PRAY. Find time to be alone, even if it's just for 10 minutes every day. Take that time to kneel by your bed Continue Reading