I encounter many women and I always find myself talking, answering questions and giving advice on various issues such as dealing with toxic in-laws on a regular basis. Although we all are different and no couple is the same, we experience a lot of the same issues. In this article, I am sharing 3 proven valuable ways to overcoming toxic in-laws. How do I know? Because years ago I, myself used these same strategies and I've also shared with women that have provided me with positive feedback after implementing these strategies. So, what makes an in-law toxic? Here are a few common signs: They i ..read more

Hey! It's me Anita, the wife and mom behind this blog and platform. Whether you are a wife, engaged, mother or single and preparing yourself to be a wife one day, you're in the right place! Being a wife and mom comes with a lot of unexpected challenges and sometimes, we even have a hard time discussing and sharing those challenges with family and close friends. I believe that no matter how old we are or where we are in life, we can all learn from each other which is why talking about our challenging moments is important. I created the platform ,Wife Mom Journey for wives and mothers (like you ..read more

Hey Lady, Are you ready to get CLARITY about what it is you DESIRE and WHY it is important to you? Are you ready to set and achieve your GOALS with a PLAN of ACTION that works? Are you ready to DESIGN YOUR LIFE? Come join us from the comfort of your home January 5, 2019 - 10AM CST! Register here: http://bit.ly/DesignYourLife9 We are super excited about inspiring, motivating and helping others start their journey strong, empowered and equipped to fulfill their dreams! ​ VISION IT. BELIEVE IT. ACHIEVE IT. - DESIGN YOUR LIFE 2019 VIRTUAL VISION BOARD WORKSHOP IS GOING TO BE AMAZING! Space is li ..read more

People who get married at younger ages tend to have less education in marriage than those who get married at older ages (not all, but most cases), and having that lack of education could be the reason why so many young married couples divorce. ABOUT US: We started dating when I was 15 and married two years later, so of course we had some growing up to do together. We never went through a premarital anything! No courses, no classes, no workshops, no church lessons on marriage, not anything! Basically, we were two young people that knew we loved each other and we wanted what we had to work alth ..read more

Marriage is not a relationship for the weak; it is a life long commitment. Just like any journey in life, marriage has it's ups and downs and each marriage is different and unique in it's own way. Successful marriages don't just happen, they are created. The couples are willing to put in the work together, pray together, implement biblical principles, develop positive traits, understand differences, grow together, discover their spouse's love language, and build a strong friendship. Some of the Main Issues Couples Face: - Money Disputes - Communication - Personal Interests & Expectations ..read more

Let's be real, when you start a new relationship that develops into a serious relationship, you have no intentions on dealing with your man's ex. But there are times when there will be interactions with the ex and definitely when children are involved. It would be nice if everyone involved could just be at least civil, right? Right. But we all know that is not always the case. Sometimes the new women are just upset that there is an ex in the picture, sometimes the man may be "the man in the middle" and then you have the bitter women that are simply not over their ex and are looking to wreck h ..read more

Marriage is unique. And it's meant for a couple to enjoy each other, to love deeply, learn and grow together, build together, leave a legacy for children and grandchildren and most importantly, it's a spiritual discipline designed to help you know God better. Our 7 Daily Action Steps to a Better Marriage: 1. Attend Church weekly together. Serve Together. 2. We will not be a part of anything that could affect our marriage in a negative way. 3. We will always seek God for direction and in times of need. 4. We will pray together daily and fast together often. 5. We will make decisions based on B ..read more

Have you ever just found yourself or your spouse struggling in a dark place where it seems no encouragement can reach you? The Bible helped me tremendously during my low and dark moments in marriage. I have learned that the most effective way to build a marriage on a solid foundation is by learning what God has to say. The Key to this is not only reading the scriptures but memorizing and applying them. I strongly believe these scriptures will have a tremendous impact on your life and in your marriage and provide great encouragement. Grab a set of index cards, write these scriptures down and p ..read more

Ladies, growing up, I'm sure we have all imagined what our life would look like married with children. Once reality hit, I realized, there are some things women should do before getting married. Here are 8 Things a Woman Should Do Before Getting Married 1. Love and Appreciate Yourself More - Women are always busy doing other things and wearing many hats, that we tend to forget to appreciate our hard work. It's also important to learn to be alone and content without feeling lonely. Love Who You Are. Learn to identify some of your fears and do what's necessary to overcome them. 2. Focus on Yo ..read more

When marriage is mentioned, the first thing people think of is hard or hard work. I've thought it before too. Happy marriages shouldn't be hard work. While many relationship experts say couples should focus on fixing the problems, I say from my research that couples should focus on adding positive habits to the relationship to have a greater impact on couples' happiness and value in marriage. Here are 10 Ways to Value Your Marriage: 1. Make Time for Small Talk Daily - Spend Quality time Together - Ask about each other's day. Catch up. Use this time to solely reconnect. No phones, no televisio ..read more