His Way Is Better
We had a December wedding. Planning an outside wedding in Lousisana any time is risky, but, in December, you’re definitely “living on a prayer”. Sure enough, the week leading up to the wedding was cold and rainy. We prayed for
Help! I’m the Parent of an Adult! Five tips for Parents of Adult Kids
First, everyone is in shock (you and the kids) when, seemingly overnight, you find yourself the parent of an adult. After years of mothering and smothering (for some), it will take some time to regroup. But, don’t take too long.
How to have a Win/Win sports season this spring
Spring sports are straight ahead. Like you, Chrys and I will be cheering on the next generation regardless of their game of choice. It seems a good time to tell you a story that holds a good reminder for all
Spring Cleaning Hacks for Busy People
Three cheers for spring cleaning!!! Hip, hip, hooray! Hip, hip, hor - wait, what? I feel you, girls. Spring cleaning isn’t at the top of my list of favorite things to do, either, but I do love order and I
Homemade Frozen Yogurt Recipe Ingredients
I say ice cream, you say ice cream, we all scream for Homemade Frozen Yogurt! Wait, what? You’re right. That’s not how that little verse ends, but I’m in love with my new KitchenAid Ice Cream Attachment and the delicious
3 Advantages to Speaking Highly of Your Spouse Before Your Family
We all know (and are hopefully avoiding!) the negative consequences of belittling or disrespecting our spouse in front of our kids and grandkids. I think we’re slower to realize the great benefits to be found on the flip side of
A follow up on my favorite things
Last month I talked about trying some new products and promised to follow up with the results, so here we go. I’m happy to report that the Jones Road Beauty makeup is amazing. It is as it promises—creamy and better for
Vintage Clothes and Generational Faith
Recently I was asked to host our online Sunday morning church service. I host with a man named Clay. I mentioned to him, as we were talking, that I was wearing a sweater that I have had for at least
Chrys’s Favorite Things
Hey RIG family! Since Shellie brought up the subject, I’ll jump in with a few of my possible favorite things. First of all, I did just order Jones Road Miracle Balm - https://www.jonesroadbeauty.com/ and can’t wait to try it. I’m in
Regulating Emotions
With a neighborhood full of littles (seven under five years old), it seems we are in a constant battle with someone falling apart. That’s to be expected when our children are little, right? They are still learning all the mechanics