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...
View ArticleThe 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....
View ArticleThe 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....
View ArticleThe 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...
View ArticleThe 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....
View ArticleIn 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...
View ArticleOur 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...
View ArticleHow 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...
View ArticleBeing 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...
View ArticleFruit 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...
View ArticleOvercoming 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!...
View ArticleMaking 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...
View ArticleA 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...
View ArticleOvercoming 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...
View ArticleMaking 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....
View ArticleA 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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