Gratitude Attitude By Ashley McIlwain Thanksgiving is a time to express gratitude. It’s a time to reflect, not on what we don’t have, but rather, what we do have. It is a time to stop, smell the roses, and then be thankful that they exist and we are endowed with a nose to smell, eyes
Photo Compliments of Jessica Lorren Photography Happily Ever Laughter by Ashley McIlwain One of my favorite things about being married to my husband, Steve, is how much fun we have together. It seems whether we are watching TV, taking a walk, running errands, or enjoying a date night, there is laughter
Epic Love by Steve McIlwain Hubs here. Part of our celebration for Valentine’s Day this year was snuggling and watching some romantic movies. We went with two of our favorites: Moulin Rouge and The Notebook. Those two movies take us on a roller-coaster ride through the ups and downs of love. We get absorbed in
Give Differently by Ashley McIlwain ‘Tis the season of giving. Everywhere you look there is an ad for that must-have item that is guaranteed to bring pure bliss to someone's life. Parking spots are impossible to come by, and every store is overflowing with crazed shoppers frantic to check everyone off their Christmas shopping list.
Honey, I’m Home! Part 2 by Ashley McIlwain In Honey, I’m Home! Part 1, I talked mainly to the ladies about the value of respecting, loving, affirming, and appreciating their guy. Part 2 is for the guys and how they can display their love and appreciation to their lady. When my husband walks in the
Photo Compliments of Jessica Lorren Photography Honey, I’m Home! Part 1 by Ashley McIlwain After a long day of work, I often dread the time and effort needed to attempt to make a delicious meal for dinner. Last night, as I mustered up the energy to start thinking about making
Just Do It by Steve McIlwain Hubs here. Christmas came and went. New Years came and went. 2011 is here. Now we are faced with a new year of opportunities and challenges. For some the New Year is a blank canvas of possibilities. For some the New Year is daunting. I find myself bouncing back
Life’s Pot of Gold by Ashley McIlwain It’s St. Patrick’s Day, and we are surrounded by rainbows, shamrocks, and pots of gold. St. Patty’s Day has always been a fun holiday to me that just seems to make people jolly and carefree. This year though, I was struck by the notion that chasing pots of
March Madness by Steve McIlwain Hubs here. The madness has begun. The best time of the year (for me, well, one of the best times of the year) is in full swing: March Madness college basketball. In the span of a month there are thirty conference tournament championship games and sixty-seven NCAA tournament games. It’s
Ready For More by Steve McIlwain Hubs here. “That's what it's all about, isn't it? That's what it's always been about. Gifts, gifts... gifts, gifts, gifts, gifts, gifts.” The Grinch always has profound meaning this time of year. Another December is upon us, and the snow-filled season is in full gear. Christmas lists, shopping, baking,
