Right after the “I do’s” were said and the wedding cake was cut, my dad approached my husband, Michael, and welcomed him to life with me. “Good luck,” he said jokingly, she’s spoiled rotten.” I know my dad was kidding, but I couldn’t stop thinking about how he characterized me. Spoiled rotten. True, my family is blessed and…
Let me start off with a few quick questions: What did you get for you 9th birthday from your parents? Who won the Super Bowl in 1993? (no cheating) What did you buy yourself for your birthday in 2001? What was your favorite vacation as a kid? If you had to choose your favorite vacation…
It may look fine on your calendar: Grandma Jan’s house for Christmas breakfast, your mom’s house for lunch, his step-dad’s house for dinner, and your grandpa’s house for a second dinner. Everyone’s covered and there are no overlaps on the planner. But by the end of the day you’re exhausted and so stuffed that you’re…
With events from Super Bowl parties to holiday celebrations right around the corner, all this week we will be bringing you a variety of insights, tips, stories, resources and, of course, recipes in our Hospitality Series. Enjoy! Karen Ehman of Proverbs 31 Ministries remembers a kitchen so small, she had to fold down the leaves…
Marriage is like an adventurous journey taken together. Ahead there are beautiful vistas for you to discover and lush meadows to enjoy. There are steep trails that can be challenging to climb, and dangers to be avoided. You’ll also find tricky sections where special attention is needed. Here are three places to watch out for…
