With September here, you may feel like life has hit fast-forward. So take charge—and press the pause button. But how can we do that amidst the chaos of family life?
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Do you find that as soon as you sit down, your kids assume it is an invitation to play? Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed by your kids’ demand for constant attention?
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I had heard horror stories of Lyme and was shocked when I learned I had it. Thankfully after a quick diagnosis and treatment, I was cured in three weeks. Here’s what I think everyone should know about Lyme disease…
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Do you feel overwhelmed about cooking/cleaning/grocery shopping/meal planning?? Minimalism offers a solution to give you back your freedom in the kitchen. In this blog post I reflect on Melissa Coleman’s cookbook, “The Minimalist Kitchen.”
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Even after dating, engagement, and a wonderful honeymoon phase of marriage, it’s still possible to learn something new about your spouse! As we mention in our latest podcast, Gerhard and I love to do quizzes on our date nights as a way of getting to know each other better. They’re usually lighthearted and fun, but sometimes we like to throw in some more serious topics. I hope you enjoy these quizzes and get some ideas to create your own!
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I am not a shopper so I may buy one or two pieces every season. I’m also a minimalist, so I like to have very few items in my closet. However I am really into fashion! So every season I look into the trends and look at overall patterns and principles that I can use to easily tweak and update my wardrobe and make it mom friendly.
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Podcast. We discuss practical tips to making date night happen, no matter what your budget is or your energy levels! Join us as we revisit best moments, conversation topics, conversation taboos, and more.
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Ger and Joce have a conversation on parenting with Patrick Sullivan, founder of Evango, a Catholic missionary organization for the new evangelization, and father of eight. Through his years of work as a missionary, Patrick saw the need that marriages and families have for practical, human formation and has started developing his own program, Me and My House, to strengthen marriages and families. We get to know his story, as well as get him to share some practical tips and tricks to strengthen our marriage and help improve ourselves as parents.
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In an age where technology takes a prominent place in our home, many people are asking whether we still know how to be social. But I think beyond the usual answer of “turn off your devices when you’re with someone,” is a deeper cry for what it means to have a meaningful connection. Join me as I reflect on the importance of presence with our children and our partners.
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Podcast Episode 3. We all need to feel loved and accepted, but what happens in a marriage when you no longer feel the love? Based on the book by Gary Chapman, we look at different ways that we can invigorate our marriages by showing our spouses love in the language they understand.
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It’s not always easy to find time to exercise when you have one (two, three?) toddlers and babies! But we know exercise is important… so how can we do it? Here’s an outside-of-the-box idea that’s so simple.
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It's easy in marriage to lose your sense of self amidst the demands of your relationship with your spouse and children. Jennifer Fulwiler's book, One Beautiful Dream explores her journey of maintaining her identity amidst her growing family through her passion for writing. This book inspired us, and we thought we'd share our thoughts on this book, as well as explore the idea of having a blue flame.
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The temperaments have been used to try understand personality since the ancient Greeks. Based on the book: The Temperament God Gave You, we share the basics of the temperaments and how knowing them can help you navigate relationships like a pro.
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I actually own very little makeup! Here are the essentials for my quick and easy makeup routine, plus some tips to save you time and effort.
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The words “discipline” and “punish” often come off as negative principles. But they do not have to be that way. Encouragement and reward are also necessary for guiding children into being respectable adults.
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Some of the best organizational advice that I ever received was from the Seana method: “think like a Kindergarten teacher.”
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One thing that many people ask me is how I first knew that I had an allergy. Here are some tell-tale signs…
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Looking for options this winter? I have simplified this winter’s fashion trends to easy adjustments you can make to your current closet. And of course, all my suggestions are mom friendly!
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How do I confront a choleric who is intimidating me? How do I motivate my phlegmatic friend to action? How do I get my melancholic spouse to not be so down? How do I encourage my sanguine son to stay on task? Here’s a cheat sheet to navigate the most difficult aspects of each temperament!
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It’s not easy to be a choleric woman. Many people naturally link the choleric tendencies (dominance, aggression) with manliness. Nevertheless I knew I would find more freedom and peace if I allowed myself to be what I was. And when my husband challenged me to bring my cholera back into our relationship, I decided to try to figure out how be a choleric and thrive as a wife and a mother.
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