
Ten Surprising Health Benefits of Homeschooling
“Never.” That was my plan for homeschooling our children, even before we had kids. Our experience in public school was wonderful and we never planned to change course. Then I started researching a topic to determine who to interview next for The Savvy Sauce podcast. I simply typed into the search bar, “Ways to cultivate godly character in your children.”

Date Night Refresh: Grow in All Forms of Intimacy *BONUS* Ten Q's
Do you remember this verse from What Kind of Learner Are You? I would love to build on that as our foundation today. I’ll share a sampling of some of my favorite verses about wisdom:
Proverbs 2:6: “ For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.” (NIV)

One Practical Parenting Nudge
My parents had to wait decades for this Scripture to become real for them, but they rejoiced the day it was true!
When I think of my main hope as a parent, it’s that our family circle will eternally be unbroken and we will rejoice together in Heaven, forevermore. Is that yours too?

Additional Idea For Date Night
“This is my beloved and this is my friend” Song of Solomon 5:16, AMP
This is my favorite Scripture to describe marriage! What’s yours?

What Kind of Learner are You?
It’s my buddy while doing mindless tasks, such as sorting laundry. It’s my companion while I’m getting ready in the morning. It’s my quick download of energy and wisdom as I’m going on my morning walk . . . Basically, it’s in my ears whenever other humans aren’t present. It’s wise podcasts.

Ten Book Ideas for The Whole Family
Yes, we did . . . we purchased a bookshelf for all the library books we keep on hand at any given time! Right when you enter our home from the garage,

Ten Tips for Newlyweds
Marriage is the time to be drunk on love. God designed sexual intimacy in marriage to be intoxicating to the husband and wife.

Our Love Story, Part Four
Prayers have shaped my life. My spiritual walk, I believe, was in part prompted by the faithful prayers of those who were here before me, such as my parents, my grandparents, and my siblings. To them, I am so grateful.

Our Love Story, Part Three
I guess you’ve picked up since last time (Our Love Story, Part Two) that I said yes to that first date. I had mixed emotions. First I was completely caught off guard that someone as amazing as Mark Dugger had interest in me. It also felt more significant than just saying yes to an evening together.

Our Love Story, Part Two
Mark and I were speedy to get our small groups together. I cherish our pictures of group hang outs: bonfires, Georgia Tech football games, dinners out at Atlanta restaurants, sand volleyball games, chats in his living room, and cooking dinners and desserts together. Good, wholesome fun!