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Author: Stephanie Miller

  • Best stocking stuffer ideas for husbands

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    Need stocking stuffer ideas for your husband? They’re notoriously tricky to find Christmas gifts for, aren’t they? I know I’m not the only one who is frequently stumped when it comes to finding the right gifts for my husband! When the holiday season is in full swing, things can get pretty hectic. We have so many things to coordinate, and sometimes Christmas morning can…

  • Can marriage ruin your relationship?

    Can marriage ruin your relationship?

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    If you’ve ever wondered if marriage will ruin your perfectly good relationship, you’re not alone. Having a committed relationship can be really hard to begin with… why would you want to rock the boat? Is marriage actually something worth entering into, or is it just a piece of paper? *This article is pertaining to intimate relationships of heterosexual couples.  Well, before we…

  • Should married couples have regular date nights?

    Should married couples have regular date nights?

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    Read your Bible, cook healthy foods, exercise regularly, stay in touch with friends, be a present parent, keep the house clean, and on and on it goes… Oh yeah! AND we’re supposed to prioritize our marriage too?! Life is hectic sometimes, and the demands can feel crushing. But our marriage is foundational to our lives,…

  • The best clutter-free gift ideas for kids

    The best clutter-free gift ideas for kids

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    ​  It was a cold Christmas morning, and our oldest daughter was sitting amidst a pile of crumpled paper, shredded cardboard, and new colorful lot of toys. She was only 4 at the time and her wide eyes were filled with overwhelm. She looked around her at the sea of chaos and material things and…

  • Homemade Apple Pie Crumble Cookie recipe with maple glaze.

    Homemade Apple Pie Crumble Cookie recipe with maple glaze.

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    This fun recipe for homemade apple crumble cookies is absolutely delicious, and a must-try for your apple desserts!  We wanted to develop a recipe that is soft, cakey, and spiced. This is it! When wondering what direction to go with this recipe, I considered the apple pie cookies (that look like mini apple pies) but…

  • 11 important biblical reasons for marriage

    11 important biblical reasons for marriage

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    Why does marriage even matter? Isn’t it just a piece of paper? I’m glad you asked! Marriage is a God-ordained institution given to us for our flourishing. Let’s discuss 11 Biblical reasons for why marriage matters!  *If you’ve read any of my posts on marriage, you have seen my disclaimer “this post is pertaining to married couples,…

  • Homemade baked pumpkin donuts with cream cheese glaze recipe

    Homemade baked pumpkin donuts with cream cheese glaze recipe

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    This recipe for baked pumpkin donuts is so delicious and fun to make. Don’t forget the cream cheese glaze for a truly classic pairing! If you don’t already have a huge batch of homemade pumpkin pie spice on hand, start by mixing that up! I have a lovely recipe here for a homemade pumpkin spice…

  • Fun and unique ways to celebrate your wedding anniversary

    Fun and unique ways to celebrate your wedding anniversary

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    Let’s talk about some fun and unique ways to celebrate your wedding anniversary! Since every marriage is a little different, everyone will have different ideas of what “fun” is. I hope to inspire you here to come up with some things to do together that are truly special and unique to your marriage.  *This post…

  • Is it important to celebrate all marriage anniversaries?

    Is it important to celebrate all marriage anniversaries?

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    Should married couples celebrate each and every anniversary?  In the busy chaos of everyday life, sometimes we can let the “less important” anniversaries fly under the radar… but should we be prioritizing our anniversaries?  What about the 4th anniversary? What about the 12th? How about the 20th? See, we would jump at that last one…

  • How we do art in our homeschool

    How we do art in our homeschool

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    Art in our homeschool has always been a struggle for me. I KNOW it’s important and educational, but somehow I always find myself thinking we don’t have the time for it. On a day when I would suddenly be inspired to do some art with the kids, I would find I was missing some supplies.…