People don’t usually remember the stuff they get, but they do remember the way you make them feel. (And stuff eventually ends up at the dump anyway, even if you try to hang on to it for far too long. Remember the hoarder house??) One unique way to make people feel loved is with a […]

If ever there is a fleeting season to get photos, it is the newborn stage! You wait a week or two, then four, then you’ve missed your opportunity. But if you can motivate yourself to make them happen, they are such special pictures to have and definitely worth the effort. We were very fortunate to […]

Imagine that old couple you know that is still in love even after 60 years of marriage. How did they do it when over half of marriages in the US end in divorce these days? Is there something you can do to help your relationship with your spouse really thrive?  Happy marriages don’t just happen […]

Food is like salt in our relationships and interactions – it enhances them. A hangout with friends? Better with a meal. A deep conversation with someone close? Better at the coffee shop. A celebration for your kid’s success? Better with ice cream! The Bible even talks about how the early church devoted themselves to the […]

As many of you know, my husband and I have spent the last few years renovating houses. It has been interesting for sure, and you can follow along with some of the projects on our Bells and Whistles facebook page. To complement that endeavor, I recently decided to get my real estate agent’s license. (Well, […]