by elizabethoates | Feb 14, 2018 | Life & Faith, Marriage
If you know me or have read my stuff for any length of time, this little truth probably does not come as a shock. I’m one of those bah-humbug types that loathes Hallmark for creating a Valentine’s day that forces me and millions of Americans to spend money on...
by elizabethoates | Nov 1, 2017 | Marriage
Last month I suffered a major disappointment: the book I have worked tirelessly to write, promote, and get into the hands of women everywhere will not be released on October 24 as planned, but in early January 2018. This was enough to drive me to eat a carton of Blue...
by elizabethoates | Oct 19, 2017 | Parenting
psst – I’m Not Doing It All People often say to me, “I don’t know how you do it all.” I don’t tell you this to brag or sound prideful. I tell you this because I want you to know that, just like every other wife and mom, I am not doing it all. I am drowning . . ....
by elizabethoates | Jun 12, 2017 | Marriage
Your response to last week’s post was so encouraging! Apparently I’m not the only one who thinks organizing closets is a fun activity and cleaning out the garage is a stellar date night. Adulting is tough. We ride the train of responsibility so long...
by elizabethoates | May 13, 2017 | Life & Faith, Parenting
Mother’s Day should be a day filled with celebration, joy, laughter, and thanksgiving . . . and the hubs doing all the cooking. Can I get an Amen? We should be hugging the mamas who raised us, receiving sticky kisses from the toddlers, and maybe even receiving...
