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Are You a Drippy Wife? {Welcome Home Link Up}

Today (actually tomorrow – 6/26 – sorry for the mix up!), I’m at The Better Mom talking about that oh-so-easy habit we wives have of being drippy. And don’t forget to head over to...

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The Epidemic of Stupid Men and Useless Fathers

I started noticing it several years ago.  It seemed every child’s cartoon, every television show, every movie featured men who were downright stupid and fathers who were worthless to their families....

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The Two Newlywed Cooking Stories You Might Hear If You Visit Us

I’m almost certain every married couple has their own newlywed cooking disasters stories.  Here are the two most common stories we tell visitors when the topic turns to cooking and early marriage....

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The Marriage Priority

If you look at the titles of the topics here on Raising Arrows, you will quickly see I am a mother. The minute I wake up (and often long before I wake up), I am mothering in some way.  I nurse the...

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The Dream Squasher Wife

I am a dream squasher. Ty will tell me about something he wants to do and the practical side of me jumps up and quickly blurts out something uber-insensitive.  In fell swoop, I squash his dreams....

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In Honor of Our 17th Anniversary {Welcome Home Wednesday}

This past week, Ty and I celebrated 17 amazing years together!  We’ve been through so much since we said “I do” all those years ago, but I love him more today than I could ever have imagined back...

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Our Frugal Date Nights {plus a short rant}

All the marriage books and seminars will tell you how important it is to have a Date Night with your spouse, but I have to admit I’m a little skeptical of “great marriage advice” that only seems to be...

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How to Make the Most of a Day Out with Your Husband

This coming week, Ty and I will be going to a homeschool conference and a wedding.  Most of our “dates” are like this.  We have something we need to do, some place we need to be, and THAT is our...

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Being a Wife When the Kids Take All Your Energy

The day started with a bang.  Literally.  My glass mixing bowl in pieces all over the tile floor.  Next came a whiny child who was certain the multiplication tables were trying to kill her.  Then came...

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Fruit of the Spirit for Marriage Printable {FREE}

Last week, I mentioned exhibiting the Fruit of the Spirit in your marriage as an important way to be a wife when the kids are taking a lot of your energy. In a few days, Ty and I will be celebrating...

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Overcoming Mommy Guilt: How to be a Fun Mom!

Note from Amy:  Today’s post is by my dear friend and fellow blogger, Kristi Clover of RaisingClovers.com.  As a mom of 5 herself, she knows how hard it can be to be a “fun mom” or even a SANE mom!...

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Making Time for Your Marriage When You’re Exhausted

Raising a family is hard work.  My day typically starts with noisy, hungry little boys and ends with noisy, hungry teenagers.  Everyone wants a piece of my time, and I find myself flitting from one...

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A Discussion on Courtship

Years ago, a reader asked me to talk about courtship, and I politely declined because I didn’t have children of that age.  I’m SO glad I did not go out on a limb at the time and try to act like I knew...

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Overcoming Mommy Guilt: How to be a Fun Mom!

Raising Arrows Overcoming Mommy Guilt: How to be a Fun Mom! Note from Amy:  Today’s post is by my dear friend and fellow blogger, Kristi Clover of RaisingClovers.com.  As a mom of 5 herself, she knows...

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Making Time for Your Marriage When You’re Exhausted

Raising Arrows Making Time for Your Marriage When You’re Exhausted Raising a family is hard work.  My day typically starts with noisy, hungry little boys and ends with noisy, hungry teenagers....

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A Discussion on Courtship

Raising Arrows A Discussion on Courtship Years ago, a reader asked me to talk about courtship, and I politely declined because I didn’t have children of that age. I’m SO glad I did not go out on a limb...

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