I’ve heard it said that it’s not a family “vacation,” it’s a family “trip” – a vacation is supposed to be relaxing, and if you are taking your kids it is definitely not relaxing. 😆 I tend to agree. But either way, we recently went on a trip/vacation that was one of the best trip […]

We really enjoy pick-your-own berry farms. The quality of the fruit is generally so much better than the grocery store that once you have had it, it’s hard to go back to the regular stuff. Also, the kids have a lot of fun picking the berries, and I think it’s good for them to get […]

Imagine that old couple you know that is still in love even after 60 years of marriage. How did they do it when over half of marriages in the US end in divorce these days? Is there something you can do to help your relationship with your spouse really thrive?  Happy marriages don’t just happen […]

Food is like salt in our relationships and interactions – it enhances them. A hangout with friends? Better with a meal. A deep conversation with someone close? Better at the coffee shop. A celebration for your kid’s success? Better with ice cream! The Bible even talks about how the early church devoted themselves to the […]

Happy very belated Easter!! We’re still in the month of April, so I feel like it’s not too late to say that. 🙂 We had a very nice Easter together, and I hope everyone else did as well! It’s such an important holiday, so we have tried to be deliberate about doing things to make […]