You know that moment when you finally get five minutes to breathe, and you realize…Wait. Who am I outside of this house, this family, this marriage?Yeah. Me too. Fred has always said something to me that I didn’t really get until later in our marriage. He said,“You’re an adult first. An ... Read More about You’re You First—Then a Wife and Mama
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Building Adult Friendships as Your Kids Grow Up
Building and maintaining adult friendships is so hard when you are a parent! After prioritizing your family, you might not have strong social connections outside the home. Adult friendships offer emotional support, a chance to share experiences, and a reminder of who you are ... Read More about Building Adult Friendships as Your Kids Grow Up
Loving a Shift Worker—The Truth About Showing Up for Each Other When Life Feels Off Schedule.
Fred works nights. I work days. And somehow, we still manage to be married. (Kinda kidding… but also, not.) We get two full weekends and maybe eight weekdays a month together. And before you say, “Well, at least you get that!”—yeah, I thought so too. Until I realized how many of those days are spent ... Read More about Loving a Shift Worker—The Truth About Showing Up for Each Other When Life Feels Off Schedule.
When FOMO Creeps Into Marriage, Motherhood, and Entrepreneurship (And How I’m Fighting for Us Anyway)
Some nights, after the kids are finally in bed and the house is quiet, I find myself on Instagram scrolling endless reels of women crushing it—launching their dream businesses, traveling the world with their spouses, posting six-figure wins, and glowing family vacations. I’ll be honest: sometimes ... Read More about When FOMO Creeps Into Marriage, Motherhood, and Entrepreneurship (And How I’m Fighting for Us Anyway)
Things to Do Before Getting Married
Marriage is one of life’s most important milestones, and preparing for it goes way beyond planning a wedding. It’s about laying the groundwork for a strong, healthy partnership that can stay strong no matter what life brings. It can take years to prepare for marriage. Here’s a ... Read More about Things to Do Before Getting Married