4 Things- Something hilarious, something cool, something I’m looking forward to, and something I would definitely do!

Hi friends! I’m having a blah period week with low energy and no motivation. How are you? School is wrapping up, and as a homeschool mom, I am ready to take a break for summer! Here are a few things to inspire you or make you laugh if you, like me, need a little boost … Continue reading “4 Things- Something hilarious, something cool, something I’m looking forward to, and something I would definitely do!”

If you don’t marry a man who’s BORING, you’re doing it wrong. 

My BEST piece of relationship advice from someone who wrote a relationship column for ten years, wrote a relationship book for teenage girls, and has been happily married for fifteen years- If you don’t marry a man who’s (errs on the side of) BORING, you’re doing it wrong.  You know what’s boring? Responsible is boring — … Continue reading “If you don’t marry a man who’s BORING, you’re doing it wrong. “

4 things that have made life more streamlined, more meaningful, more fun, and more delightful lately

I have renewed my commitment to waking up early, so today, I got up with Nate at 5 am, and after my prayer and Bible reading time, I’m writing! Life in the Heckman household has been hard the last week with both boys getting sick back to back, and as it is, there are so … Continue reading “4 things that have made life more streamlined, more meaningful, more fun, and more delightful lately”

Mother’s Day, what makes the best compliments, and a funny shirt

The best compliments are specific! This was my favorite Mother’s Day card I’ve received in the 10 years I’ve been a mom, because it was so specific. 🥹 “Thank you mom for being outgoing, thank you mom for having some humor, and thank you mom for keeping me safe.” If you’re a mom, how was … Continue reading “Mother’s Day, what makes the best compliments, and a funny shirt”

A Valentine’s Day gift guide for her

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! Do you celebrate? I always love to gift myself something. 🤣 Nate and I are going to brunch while my brother Allan babysits the boys and then Nate is taking the boys and I to motocross. Not my thing, but everyone else is excited! Here are some lovely … Continue reading “A Valentine’s Day gift guide for her”

Movie guide for the couple who can’t find something they both want to watch: He likes thrillers, she likes romance, and they both can do some sci-fi if the plot moves quickly

Ok this post is ultra specific I know 🤣, but if that happens to be you and your partner, check out these three movies my hubby and I have all loved! The Gorge This movie’s premise is so inventive! It is exactly all the things we love- romance, thriller, and sci-fi! Not a dull moment … Continue reading “Movie guide for the couple who can’t find something they both want to watch: He likes thrillers, she likes romance, and they both can do some sci-fi if the plot moves quickly”

3 ideas for a stay at home date night

For those of us on the no spend or low spent route, I thought I’d share some of my favorite things to do with hubby at home for a date night! What I’ve realized is that while it’s lovely to have a date night away, the point is that we just want to connect in … Continue reading “3 ideas for a stay at home date night”

The best relationship advice I ever got from my best friend, the best floss for people who actually enjoy flossing, and Dry Conditioner-it’s a thing!

The best relationship advice I ever got from my best friend My best friend is so sexy without trying to be. She has a natural flirtatious way of just being which I highly, highly admire because she just is that way without even trying. She oozes sensuality without being vulgar, and I think it’s because … Continue reading “The best relationship advice I ever got from my best friend, the best floss for people who actually enjoy flossing, and Dry Conditioner-it’s a thing!”