by elizabethoates | Jul 12, 2018 | Parenting
Yesterday we celebrated our youngest child’s 2nd birthday. Corbin is also our fifth child so the fact that we even remembered his birthday is a huge win! But his birthday is July 11th—or 7-11—which is also National Slurpee Day, so it’s pretty...
by elizabethoates | Jun 7, 2018 | Life & Faith
You don’t have to own a Kate Spade purse, pair of shoes, necklace, or any other piece of opulence to feel the loss of this style icon and business pioneer. Her exit from this world hits home for many people because it is swathed in depression, tragedy, and unanswered...
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...
by elizabethoates | May 10, 2017 | Marriage
Over the years, many authors have claimed to know the secret to a wife’s happiness: good communication, healthy conflict resolution skills, and a rich emotional and spiritual connection. But author Jen Weaver contends that today’s Millennial generation needs more than...
by elizabethoates | Mar 21, 2017 | Marriage
Last June we moved into a new house with lots of potential–which is realtor speak for “fixer upper.” It needed a major overhaul to bring this 1980’s construction with 1990’s decor into the Joanna Gaines era of shiplap and barn doors...