I am very excited for Christmas this year. Cookies, hot chocolate, twinkling lights, board games with family, shopping with my mom, and oh yeah -- presents! I love giving gifts and I love receiving gifts. And I ain't afraid to say so! As I've done with every season this year, I'm sharing with you my wish list. But this one is even better because some folks (aka my husband!) will actually be giving me some of these gifts. Thanks Christmas! (This post contains affiliate links. Thanks for supporting my blog.) 1. Citrus Zester. I want one so that it's easier to zest my citrus. Enough Continue Reading
That Time My Brother Proposed
My brother has the best timing! He waited until I was in Indiana to propose to his girlfriend so that I could be a part of it. Yay! Thanks brother! This is the story all about how my little brother proposed to his long-time girlfriend, Kendall. He had a lot of work put into this! It all started when Kendall and I went to get our nails done. Of course, she had no idea why I had actually asked her to go with me. She just thought I wanted to hang out, and I did, but I also wanted her nails to look their best to show off that ring she would get later that day. Later that day, Kendall was Continue Reading
Keeping Busy
As I told you before, I went to Indiana at the beginning of August to spend time with family while my husband is gone for training. I was determined to keep busy so I wouldn't get lonely. The first part of my trip was all about my sister-in-law's wedding, but I also got to spend a lot of time hanging out with Travis' family. Then, I headed south to my own family. And boy, did I keep busy! First, we had my cousin-to-be's bridal shower. I was so, so grateful I was able to attend! Everyone did a great job decorating and planning games and food. I loved the idea of having everyone highlight Continue Reading
Just a Little Something
My husband left about two weeks ago for NTC (the National Training Center) in California. He'll be gone for a month. I wanted to do something for him so he would feel my love even weeks into his training, especially when we couldn't have any contact. It's nothing special -- just a little something. So I bought a few treats for him to take and included little notes with each one. I bought him some of his favorite candy -- Sour Patch Kids, Sour Gummy Worms and Mamba Chews -- a package of Golden Oreos, his favorite Kind bars and some new Kind bars he hasn't had before. For each of Continue Reading
My Dream Home
Right now, Travis and I live in an apartment. We love almost everything about it. Being in the military means we are going to be moving several times. It's kind of exciting to think of where we'll end up next. But Travis doesn't plan to be active duty for the rest of his life. At some point, we'd like to settle down into a "forever home" as I like to call it. Even though we aren't anywhere near that phase of our lives, it is fun to dream about. We enjoy driving through neighborhoods and pointing out which houses we both like. We enjoy talking about our dream home, listing things we'll want Continue Reading
50 Ways to Show Love to Your Spouse
Marriage takes work. Everybody knows that. A loving, healthy marriage doesn't come easy. A husband and wife both have to be intentional about showing love to one another. You have to be willing to serve one another. The best marriages include spouses who both have a desire to make the other person feel special, important, respected, and loved. So what are some ways to show love? Depending on each person's love language, different acts can have more meaning to certain people. Some spouses really appreciate when the other person helps with chores. Others just want to spend some quality time Continue Reading
First Anniversary Gift Ideas
It's coming! Our first wedding anniversary is June 8. I can't believe it's been a whole year, but then it also feels like it's been even longer. Has anyone ever felt like that? The first anniversary gift can be fun, silly, romantic, or sentimental. It can be an item or an experience. But coming up with a gift can be difficult! Perhaps you need some ideas? I knew exactly what I wanted to get Travis for our first anniversary. I can't wait to give it to him! Traditionally the first anniversary gift should be made of paper. So here are some paper ideas that range in price to fit all kinds Continue Reading
Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for Mom
Mother. Mommy. Mama. Mom. Ma. Mum. Whatever you call her, she deserves a day just for her. After all, she did give birth to you ... and changed your diaper ... and fed you ... and put up with your rebellious teen years ... That's what Mother's Day is for! But sometimes, finding a way to truly celebrate your mom and show her how special she is to you can be difficult. I've gathered several ideas for you, hopefully some you may not have thought of! Whether you use one of these ideas or something else, just be sure to show your appreciation to such a special lady! Check Out These Continue Reading
Wedding Gift Ideas
Are the save-the-dates hanging on your refrigerator? Have the invitations been coming in the mail? Wedding season is just around the corner, which means it may be time for you to send in your RSVP and buy your wedding gift. I love getting couples a great wedding gift. It's so fun shopping for cute things to give them as they start this marriage journey. I think gifts are becoming a top love language for me! Or maybe I just love shopping, who knows! Here are some great wedding gift ideas for all those lovely bride and groom couples. Gift Ideas for the Bride & Groom 1. Continue Reading
Bachelorette Party Ideas
I always meant to write a post sharing about my bachelorette party, but I just never got around to it for some reason. Now, eight months later I'm finally going to tell you all about it! My maid of honor Aubrey planned my bachelorette party, and I had a fantastic time. She decorated, made food, planned games, bought gifts, and even made something very special for me with the help of my friends. The best part about my party was it didn't include anyone getting drunk. I really wanted to celebrate my singleness in a clean, fun way. No bars, no clubs, no dirty decorations -- that's just not Continue Reading
Holiday Roundup: Munchies
It's my final holiday roundup! Today, I'm sharing lots of recipes for snacks and munchies to enjoy at: parties, game nights, movie nights, and get-togethers. These snacks are great for munching on while traveling or you can even bottle them up and give them as gifts! So many options ... and so many snacks! Let's recap the yummy munchies I've shared with you. Garlic Ranch Pretzels Goldfish Snack Mix Crock Pot Chex Mix Ranch Oyster Crackers Those were all delicious! Travis has already been asking me to make more. But there are tons of other yummy snacks too. Here are some recipes from Continue Reading
The Ultimate Frugal Christmas Guide: Young Children
Christmas is coming! I'm so excited for it! One (out of like a zillion!) of the things that I like about Christmas is the gift giving. I love picking out presents for people, especially when it's something I know they are really going to like. But there are a few people on my list that I just do not know what to get them. I know what this person likes, but I want them to really be excited and grateful for my gift so it's hard to decide. Do you ever have that problem? Some people are just hard to shop for. That's why I teamed up with a few lovely ladies to create a frugal gift guide for the Continue Reading