Perhaps the most effective and purposeful way to build a relationship with someone is to have them into one’s home. This personal environment quickly breaks down barriers and helps people feel that they truly know us. An open home is an open heart in many ways. However, although I have the vision and heart for hospitality, it is not my particular “skill set.” Some people have… Read more

For me, there’s something deeply satisfying about kneading and baking my own breads. It resonates with heritage, godliness, provision, and wholesome values. You might think I’m crazy, but there are actually some good reasons to consider bread making. After all, you really never know until you try. Find out why I think you should consider it and a few of… Read more

  I wouldn’t consider myself a health-nut, and I don’t often blog about healthy living. I’m just an average American housewife and mom, trying to find the balance of healthfulness, simplicity and practicality. However, there are some simple changes I’ve made to keep our lives a bit fresher and healthier. So if you’re anything like me, you may appreciate these… Read more

  A sanctuary, by definition, is a place of refuge and safety. One of my greatest goals as a homemaker is that my home be a sanctuary for my family. I want this to be a place of peace, rest and refuge. It just seems so… right. The outside world is often stressful, demanding and harsh. In contrast, a home should be a place of retreat, a place to recharge at the end… Read more

I am currently doubly motivated to cleanse this home of mine. Not only has the weather turned beautiful, but I am also experiencing a little thing called the “nesting instinct” as I round out my last month of pregnancy. Today at Young Wife’s Guide I’m sharing about a few small things I’ve done to simplify my home recently, as well as… Read more

  What should be the center of your “family?” Your children? Or your marriage? Today at YoungWifesGuide.com I’m writing about why I believe your marriage is the healthy and godly priority for any family. I’m also examining practically what this looks like in difficult life seasons. Read more HERE.   New to this community? Start here, friend. 

Do your date nights with your spouse leave you feeling less than satisfied? Less than fully reconnected? Do you want to add some intentionality to what you’re already doing to invest in your marriage with date nights? Today I’m posting at Young Wife’s Guide about simple ways to add the intentionality you may be longing for. Read it here: http://wp.me/p21WEb-2Yn   New to… Read more