How to Not Suck at Meal Planning

How to Not Suck at Meal Planning

If we earned grades for our performance of adult responsibilities, I’d have a low B in cooking. If you’re a teenager or college student about to brave the world of independent living, allow me offer some advice I wish I would have taken 3-5 years ago. Of...
How to Not Be a Psychopath: For Brides

How to Not Be a Psychopath: For Brides

On October 21 2018, we celebrated our first year of marriage! As I thought about what I was doing one year ago, I got to thinking about our culture’s stereotype of bridal behavior. It’s…not flattering. This is a time of high-stress. Even for the most...
How to Not Be a Psychopath: For Girlfriends

How to Not Be a Psychopath: For Girlfriends

Ah, dating. The time when hormones rage and everything takes on a manic, slightly color-saturated quality. We all had that teenage friend or cousin who became an absolute psychopath when they entered a dating relationship. My thoughts on how to avoid this, be you 15...
How to Not Be a Psychopath: For Brides

After I Do: Blending Families (Part 3)

Last time, I shared some things Josiah and I do to help foster unity in our family sides. Today, I’ll share things parents can do to foster the same. I don’t have first-hand experience in this area, so my opinions are shaped by what our parents do and how...
How to Not Be a Psychopath: For Brides

After I Do: Blending Families (Part 2)

Last time, I shared about some of the strategies Josiah and I implemented in the first year of marriage to encourage unity between our family units. Here are a few more. 4. Participate! Whether it’s a project, a group dinner, a board game night, I’m...