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Raising Our Wild Things

Southern Living - Red Wine Sippin' - Wife - Mom of 3 - Jesus Follower- Mompreneur

February 14, 2018

Valentine’s Date Night-In + GIVEAWAY

“I love you. I am who I am because of you. You are every reason, every hope, and every dream I’ve ever had, and no matter what happens to us in the future, every day we are together is the…

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February 6, 2018

10 Ways to Have a Happy Marriage

In honor of Valentine’s day just around the corner I thought I would share with you all 10 pieces of advice we have learned in our seven years of marriage (12 years together exclusively) that help us ensure a happy…

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July 26, 2016

That Time Our Drink Got Spiked…

I can not even believe I have been married to this incredible man for five years! In some ways it has flown by but in other ways it feels we have been together forever. I can’t imagine life without him….

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February 12, 2016

Our Engagement Story in Honor of V-Day

Happy Valentine’s Day weekend everyone! I love, love. Really though. I know, I know; Valentine’s Day is a Hallmark holiday but I appreciate any opportunity I have to express my love and appreciation to those in my life. Particularly my…

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July 9, 2015

What I am Loving Today

Because let’s be honest. When I started out with the Hodge Podge Tuesdays I truly had the best of intentions. But life gets crazy and it is summer and well…they have fallen to the curb the last month or so….

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July 30, 2013

The “I love you because”…DIY Project

Today is our second wedding anniversary! I feel totally and absolutely blessed to have been married to such a wonderful man for two wonderful years! Through his love I get a daily glance at God’s love and grace for us!…

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April 24, 2013

Happy Birthday to My Hubby

So this past Sunday was my husband’s birthday. Sunday was also the day we were supposed to return from the beach. Talk about a lot going on! Thankfully my wonderful mother had my husband’s birthday celebration at her house on…

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October 2, 2012

Love is a Partnership

I love this quote. And it is so true! So thankful for my wonderful husband. Here’s to us and our own love story. Here’s a picture of us from last Thanksgiving. Here’s to love everyone!

August 30, 2012

My Husband’s the BOMB.com

But seriously. He is. Wanna know why? This past Friday was my birthday and I gotta say…my wonderful husband went all out. I worked most of the day on birthday (which was also surprisingly wonderful…I’m truly blessed to be surrounding…

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August 7, 2012

31 Days of Praying for Your Husband

Yesterday I began a program where I will actively and specifically pray for my husband over a matter of different subjects for the next 31 days. I highly encourage all wives who read my blog (and husbands for that matter…

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June 15, 2012

5 Tips Every Married Couple Should Know

5 Tips Every Newly-Wed Should Know (Or Old Timer Should be Reminded Of) As I approach my one year anniversary of marriage I have been reflecting back on the things I either wish I would have known before I got…

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May 13, 2012

Vacation for 2

Well we finally got to take our much needed vacation. Just the hubby and me. It was wonderful.   (I took the above picture our first night at the beach) For those of you who read my previous post we did…

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Hello! I am Chelsea. I am the homeschooling mom of 3 and lover of adventures!

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Small Shop Gift Ideas / Deals and Steals

**This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. There are so many great deals and steals going on right now. Below I am sharing a few of my…

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Homemade Christmas Tree Hair Bows

The other day I got to feeling “crafty.” This is never good a sign. I had the somewhat clever idea that I could make Christmas Tree hair bows for little girls. I thought it would be inexpensive and easy to…

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Our Kitchen Remodel

Well friends I am sorry if I have been a little MIA lately. Friday I graduated from six rigorous weeks of off-site training for my new job. During those six weeks the job training and growing a baby were about…

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10 Ways to Create a Practical Nursery

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SnugHugs #CollectiveBias I have several close friends that are currently pregnant and have been recently asked what tips I would give on creating a…

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