Quick Query #26: What Useful Skill Do You Wish You Had?

It's been a while since I've heard from many of you... so, in an attempt to draw you out of your online "shells", I have this question for you:

If you could pick ONE of these useful homemaking crafts/skills to instantly acquire and be able to use in your everyday life, which would you pick?

(A) Sewing - to make clothing, draperies, and other cloth goods that look professional
(B) Cake Decorating - to bake and design beautiful cakes, from the simple and elegant to the elaborate and detailed (great talent to have for kids' birthday parties!)
(C) Furniture Refinishing - to take hand-me-down or antique/used furniture and wisely select fabrics, recovering and refinishing to look elegant and professionally done
(D) Knitting/Crocheting - to make nice-looking quality afghans, sweaters, and other items from yarn
(E) Carpentry - to design and craft quality furniture and other useful wooden items
(F) Painting - for everything from wall hangings to detailed decorative painting on furniture and walls to designing unique wall treatments

Please share which you would pick and WHY-- how it would be helpful in your current life! :) Can't wait to hear from you!

Graphic from allposters.com: Alphonse Mucha, Moterosso Villa

Quick Query #25: What Did Your Parents Do RIGHT?

As human beings, it's part of our nature (I think) to examine what our parents did & didn't do, and (because they, too, are human beings) come up with things that we didn't like so much about our upbringing. I'm sure we could each name something.

Today, though, I just wanted to share with you one thing that my parents did RIGHT, and invite you to do the same. I should say up front that my parents did lots of things well, the most important of which was introducing me to Jesus Christ and teaching me to love and serve Him.

But here's my answer that I was thinking about today (which is why I'm asking the question):

Growing up, my parents instilled in me a firm belief that I could do anything I wanted to if I worked hard enough and put my mind to it. This wasn't in a feminist, "you can be just like a man" sort of way-- but it applied to everything; I really believed that whether in school or with friends or athletics or life goals, if I wanted to accomplish something and worked hard, I could do it.

When I wanted to go to Russia when I was 13, they helped me raise money to go. When I wanted to play junior varsity tennis (despite not being a very athletic teen), they bought me a new racket (with purple strings) for Christmas and encouraged me, and I really enjoyed playing and did well at many tournaments for a year or two. When I switched college majors multiple times (from vocal performance to english to political science), I don't remember ever hearing a, "Give it a rest, Jessica". They cheered me on and let me try things, and (even if I didn't "win" or wasn't "#1") I never felt like I would fail if I gave something a good, honest try .

What this has meant in my life is that when I decided that I wanted to start learning how to be a better cook, my cooking skills rapidly increased. I had confidence that recipes and culinary experiments would turn out all right, and they did and generally do. When I wanted to learn more about crocheting so I could make more interesting projects, I bought a book and dove in-- and now each of my kids has a very unique blanket (I'll post pics of Silas' blanket once I finish!). When I want to learn about something, I know I can set my mind to it and get a good grasp on a subject within a reasonable amount of time. When I've had languages to learn because we've lived overseas, I've not hit a "I can't do this" wall. These are some of the practical, everyday ways that my parents' love and support has affected me. I'm so thankful that they "believed in me" and taught me to work hard to learn about the things that are important to me.

So, today's "quick query" is this:

What's something YOUR parents did right? And how does it affect you in your life today?

ADVICE & ANSWERS: Christian Separation? Porn, Anger, Unbelief in Marriage

Wow, ladies, this is a difficult question brought to you from a woman in a very tough situation. Read her words carefully and, if you feel led, offer your wise counsel and biblical advice. She sounds desperate and needs truth, grace, and encouragement, as well as insight into how to handle these things biblically.

Jess,
I am writing for desperately needed advice. I just told my husband that I am filing for a legal separation. I am a Christian and I know what the bible speaks concerning divorce, so I can't make that choice at this time. I am really in need of objective advice from others. I've been married for 4 years. During those years I've isolated myself from close relationships because I've become depressed and do not want others to see the real issues in our home. I am seeking separation because I recently heard my husband, while out with co-workers, say he was looking for someone to sleep with! He was also making many comments about the bodies of the females who were around. I heard this because I called him on his cell and he did not really turn it off when he thought he did, so I heard his conversation until I finally hung up. He has also been watching porn and hanging with friends who see nothing wrong with it. I have also found an email that he sent to a co-worker asking her to start a relationship. He also set up a myspace page listing that he was single and got lots of private emails from females sending innappropriate pictures. He constantly goes to bars with friends and comes home in the wee hours of the morning. His money habits have gotten us both into debt with extremely low credit scores. He also says he's no longer attracted to me because I've gained weight (I went from a size 10 to a 14 and I am in the process of losing the extra pounds).

And the worst thing is he, about 6 months ago, announced he no longer believes that Jesus ever existed and that most of the bible is a lie. He is also rude, curses in front of me and our 2 year-old, smokes and drinks in the basement, has an anger problem where he curses me out loudly, and he's pushed me and/or threw things at me about 5 times. We've tried counseling - no change. I've also talked to my pastor, but he has never spoken to my husband about his behavior, so I feel hopeless about getting help from my "spiritual leader." And my in-laws act afraid to confront my husband even though they know about and say they hate what's going on. I hate to break up my family, but I can no longer stay in this type of marriage. I've only stayed this long because of my love for Jesus and my son. Please help!

OK, Making Home readers, what do you have to say to this woman?

POLL: Holidays leave me....

HOLIDAYS LEAVE ME ________________. (Fill in the blank.)

• Reminded of the most important things in life
  
• Warmed and heartened after time with family and/or friends
• Well-rested and ready to rejoin "normal" life
  
• Bored and eager to get back to "normal" life (maybe work, school, etc.)
• Exhausted & needing a break
  
• Angry after difficult interactions with family and/or friends
  
• Other (leave a comment and explain, if you will)
  

Just wanted to see how you guys' holiday went this year, and how your holidays go in general. You can choose multiple options. Leave a comment- feel free to "write a book", "vent", "brag", or whatever else you need to do. :)

(FYI: The picture is of three of our lovely gingerbread wise men. Aren't they cute?!)

POLL: How Often Do You Study the Bible?

I just put up a new poll, and I'd love for you to share your thoughts. Here's the question:
HOW OFTEN DO YOU PERSONALLY STUDY THE BIBLE? (Not in a church setting; I'm talking about personal study time actually reading/studying the Bible.)

Here are the options:

• Every day.
• Most days (5+ days a week)
• About half the time (around 3 days a week)
• Maybe one day a week
• I use printed Bible study materials (like Beth Moore), but rarely study the actual Bible itself.
• I rarely study the Bible (less than once a week).
  
• I can't remember the last time I studied the Bible.
• I never personally study the Bible.
  

ADVICE & ANSWERS: Homeschool Book Recommendations?

About 2 months ago, I received a request for recommendations about homeschool books from a reader. Doug was out of town for over 2 weeks, and so I saved the message with the intention to respond when things settled back down, but did not respond until last night (shame on me for a VERY tardy response). Well, the e-mail just returned to me. I occasionally get asked about this anyway, so I thought I'd start an open thread asking you for YOUR homeschool book recommendations. Specifically, Hedi was looking for recommendations about:

1. books that give an overview of the basics of homeschooling
2. books that would give more insight into what homeschooling is and why one would do it (for example, if a relative is wary of your decision to homeschool and you want to give them an overview of what it is, and why it's a good choice... a good book that you could put in their hands to give them more "answers")

So, for those of you readers who homeschool, want to homeschool, or have homeschooled, what say you? What books have been powerful in your journey towards homeschooling? What books have encouraged you as a homeschooling parent? What books have you recommended to others as must-reads for the homeschooler? (I'll share my recommendations in the comments as well.) Can't wait to hear from you!

ADVICE & ANSWERS: When Her Best Isn't Enough

*Confused* brings this question to you, Making Home readers, to get your thoughts and advice on how she should proceed in a difficult, ongoing situation with her husband. Here's her dilemma:

My question: What do you do when you've tried your best, only to realize it's a problem you can't fix? History: (1) I've been married for 14 years. (2) I became a Christian in the first year of marriage (hubby was already a Christian). (3) I grew up thinking all men were pigs. (4) After many years of awesome communication and building trust we have had a wonderful, blessed marriage. There usually wasn't anything we couldn't talk about and resolve.

The situation: I had a hysterectomy in June (07). I didn't want to; it was the last resort to solve a chronic problem and it didn't work. I still have the pain. Shortly after the surgery, my hubby says to me, "I am starting to think about other people." This was a HUGE shock to me. Never an issue before. He explained that he was sharing (as we have in the past) to 'bring it to the light' so to speak, so that it can't grow in the 'darkness'. I was struggling with some depression anyway over the surgery... and still physically recouping. So, I prayed and then vowed to do what I could to repair this damage.

My thought was that we just weren't intimate often enough. That's what I got from our conversation. So I really increased that aspect of our marriage. I put on a "happy" face to the kids, to him, to everyone. I tried doing more than I felt I could so that there would be peace and joy in our home.

Things were going well, until 11/17/07. When that same conversation came back again! This was a first for me, because in the past we have always been able to "talk it out", do what needed to be done to address the issue, and move on. Then I asked a question, "Is there really something I can do to fix this or is this out of my hands?" The response was, "I don't think you can fix this." So my question to you is this: what do you do when you've tried your best and it isn't good enough? I've been praying about this, as it's making me feel really bitter. I feel like I've given everything, whenever it was asked for, in every aspect... changed so much from who I was to who I am now. I have prayerfully tried to be the best wife/mother I can be. But apparently it's not good enough. So other than lots more prayer... what do I do? ~*Confused*


What would you tell this woman? Maybe you've struggled with physical issues arising from a surgery or something similar? Perhaps you've walked in her shoes... I'll be interested to read what advice and answers you have for this woman who is struggling through these issues and trying to love and serve her husband.

POLL: Baby Names- Does the Meaning Matter?

Just curious how you guys see this issue... Some people put great stock in the meanings of the baby names they choose. Biblically and historically, this was often an influence in the naming of children. Some people might even see name meanings as a sort of expectation, prophecy, or prayer for what the child will be like: maybe brave, or a strong man of faith... perhaps a gracious woman or a woman of renown.

Nowadays, in America, it seems that meanings aren't as critically important to us. For one thing, I don't know any little boys actually named "Sonofmyrighthand" or "Godisgracious". But I do know people named Benjamin and John. The meanings of girls' names can sometimes be more easily pegged: for example, girls are often named after character traits: Faith, Hope, Grace, and Charity.

So I'm curious how you see this issue... how important is the meaning of the name to you?

• VERY IMPORTANT: It may even be prophetic in the child's life... this is a high priority for me when choosing names.
  
• IMPORTANT: I like a good meaning and select names with that in mind.
• WORTH CONSIDERING, BUT NOT CRUCIAL
• NOT IMPORTANT: If I like the name, it matters very little what it means.
• IRRELEVANT: Meanings are completely meaningless. I don't consider this at all.

Answer the poll on the right hand sidebar, and leave me a comment! :) I would be interested in hearing not only what you've named your children and why (if you just want to leave the meanings for anonymity's sake, that's OK)... but also what YOUR name means and if you like it, and if you've lived up to it in any way.

Looking forward to hearing from you!

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ADVICE & ANSWERS: Past Sexual Sin Affecting Marital Intimacy

An anonymous reader brought this question for your consideration:


I recently married my husband. We are both Christians, both with past sexual sin. We are in crisis. I never have, and still don't, enjoy sex. I don't know what to do. I have no sex drive. My husband is thinking the worst of our marriage, feeling as though I don't find him attractive, etc. I really do love him, but I don't have any sexual desire towards him at all. Looking back, the lust of the world is so much more appealing. I know it's bad to say, but it's the truth. How can I get a sex drive? Please help.



Think about what you would tell this woman if she came to you for advice, and leave your advice and answers in the comments. So many women struggle with these same themes... past sexual sin, lack of desire for intimacy, etc. Perhaps you, too, have struggled with these things... if so, I'd invite you to share your thoughts, struggles, and successes in this area. I hope that the advice shared here will be biblical and helpful to any and all who may struggle with these or similar issues.

*** Because this is a sensitive subject, and I want to encourage your ability to share openly, I will publish anonymous responses to this question. ***



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Quick Query #24: Which Risky Thing Would YOU Choose, if there were no risk involved?

SO... I'm curious... on a recent 150 things about me post, I revealed that I would SO engage in risky behaviors if I didn't have a loving husband who protects me from my own risky ways. :) I would love to go sky diving, hang gliding, bungee jumping, cliff diving, base jumping... I really would love it! But until the kids are grown, I'll wait.

So I know you're not all like me, actually wanting to do these things, but I'm curious... if you could engage in a risky extreme sports kind of action and it wouldn't have the risks associated with it (death, injury, etc.), but you could still experience the actual event and the adrenaline rush of it, which of these would you choose?

(Come on, play along... it's no fun if you don't answer!)


IF YOU COULD PICK ONE OF THESE, WHICH WOULD YOU CHOOSE:

• (A) SKY DIVING
• (B) BUNGEE JUMPING OVER A HUGE RIVER OR GORGE
• (C) HANG GLIDING
• (D) DEEP SEA DIVING WITH SHARKS
• (E) HARDCORE OFF-TRAIL SKIING/SNOWBOARDING
  
• (F) MOUNTAIN CLIMBING (like K2, Everest, etc.)
• (G) CLIFF DIVING OVER A DEEP WATER BODY (landing in the water, of course!)
  
• (H) BASE JUMPING (jumping off of a high cliff with just a parachute)

Leave your answer in the comments! :)

POLL: Which Version of the Bible?

So just out of curiosity, which version of the English Bible do you primarily read/prefer? (There's a corresponding poll in the sidebar to your right, if you're reading this on or before 11/11/07.... Please vote as well as leaving a comment!)

You may be like me, and have several different versions in your home for a variety of purposes... but which version is it that you prefer above all others? Which is it that you would choose to take with you if you only had room in your suitcase for one Bible?

The options:

• King James Version (KJV)
  
• New International Version (NIV)
• New American Standard (NASB)
• The Living Bible (TLB)
• New Living Translation (NLT)
• English Standard Version (ESV)
• Amplified Bible (AB)
• Other (TNIV, NKJV, Holman, Dolby, or some other version)

I'd love to hear from you about why you love the version you use. PLEASE, though, no bashing of other versions... but PLEASE DO comment and share why you like the one you read and what is meaningful and important to you about that particular version.

POLL: HOW WERE YOU EDUCATED ABOUT "THE BIRDS & THE BEES"?

I've got a new poll up- it goes along with the series we're in the middle of ("How to Talk to Your Kids About Sex"). I thought it would be interesting to get a "feel" for how most of us were told about sex/intimacy.

Here are the options:

• My parents gave me TOO much information (personal details, descriptions, etc.). I wish I would have known LESS.
• My parent(s) gave me an appropriate introduction to sexuality. It may not have been perfect, but they did a pretty good job.
• My parent(s) did the best they could, but I wouldn't do it the same way.
• I got a clinical/biological description with no love or enjoyment as part of the discussion.
• My parent(s) gave inaccurate information (babies come from storks, kissing gets you pregnant, etc.). I had to get my "real" sex ed from other sources.
• My parent(s) gave me a lecture, and made me feel that sex was wrong or bad.
• I heard absolutely nothing about sex from my parent(s). Whatever I learned, I learned from other sources (friends, TV, etc.).
• I was sexually abused as a child and that was my introduction to sexuality.
• Other (please leave an answer, even anonymously)

I tried to cover most of the bases, but already have realized that there may be some I didn't "hit". As always, I'd love to hear from you. Feel free to share everything on your mind... (don't worry about "writing a book") And since this is a sensitive subject, anonymous comments will be published. So let me hear from you- How were YOU told about sex when you were young?

Poll: How Should Christians Talk About Sex?

Over the past year, I've written a lot about sex.

And I've gotten a lot of comments, both publicly, and via e-mail, about the topics I've written about. Most of the feedback has, overwhelmingly, been positive. But I've definitely gotten negative comments as well.

So I thought I'd ask you: how should Christians talk about sex?

Click your answer(s) in the poll at the top right of the sidebar (you CAN choose multiple answers)... and then leave a comment about what you chose (if you want to). I included answers to represent most of the various comments I've gotten, but if you have something else to say beyond what options I wrote out, click "other" and leave a comment about what you mean. For this post, because it's a sensitive topic, I WILL allow anonymous comments to be published.

Of course, you can share anything you like about this issue... the parameters of discussion that are acceptable to you... what DOES make you feel uncomfortable... what topics you personally would like to see addressed... what topics you think need to be addressed (even if it doesn't apply to you), etc. Anything you want to share on this issue of "how Christians should talk about sex" is welcome.

ADVICE & ANSWERS: Dating Without Direction

A reader sent this question in this week:

This is not my situation, but is happening to a friend of mine, Michelle, and we are perplexed. There is a man at her church that she spends a lot of time with, and they often go to plays, dinner, etc., together. (She's 30, he's maybe 28. They're in the same age range.) They have never "called" their outings dates, but for all intents and purposes, they seem to be.

However, it's been over a year, and no romantic feelings have been expressed, even though my friend has them and it appears the man has them for her. It seems as though he might just be shy about bringing it up, and Michelle's thing is that she doesn't want to be the pursuer in the relationship. She wants to be pursued!

So my question is this: when is it appropriate to "pull a Ruth," if you will, and also, how would she go about doing this? (Obviously, the situation is different cause this guy isn't Michelle's "kinsman redeemer", but ya know!) ;)


So, Making Home readers, full of wisdom and a variety of life experiences, what say you? How would you advise Michelle in this situation? What would you say to her if she was your friend and came to you for advice? Leave your answers in the comments!

ADVICE & ANSWERS: In-Law/Parent Relationships as a Newlywed?

Allison, a newly married Making Home reader, brings this question today:

I am a young wife, ( I'm 19), and my husband and I have been married for not quite 4 months. The city we live in could be considered a "college-town," and my husband and I met at church while he was a student there. It is also my hometown, so until the day of our wedding, I lived at home with my parents and younger brother.

Now that I've given you a little background, my question is basically this - what should my relationship with my parents look like now that I am married? I realize that they are no longer my source of authority, but that my husband is. My question is not so much one of authority, but of time and relationship. How much time is appropriate to spend with them? What are some basic "Do's" and "Dont's?"


So what would you say to this newlywed? What advice would you give, from the Bible, from your experiences, and from what you've seen in your own life and the lives of others? I look forward to reading the advice you'd give to Allison!

ADVICE & ANSWERS: Alcohol, Marriage, & Bitterness

Today's "Advice & Answers" question is from a friend of mine who, along with her husband, is counseling a couple in a difficult situation. She brings this situation to you all, to see how you would counsel the woman in this situation. Read carefully, and share how you would counsel this wife, were she a friend of yours:

S & T have been married for 5-6 years; the whole time of which S has been a drunk. He has cheated on T multiple times, and become abusive on a couple occasions. The most recent one was what brought them to us. T came first to get our counsel on what to do because, she said, she wanted her marriage to be unbroken. We joyfully gave her counsel and requested that she come back with S. In their first meeting with us as a couple, S trusted Christ. He's completely cut ties with all his old crowd, and basically works, goes to AA / counseling, and comes home. He's been sober and faithful since the beginning of July, and it is with great joy that I can report that he is truly a different person.

The problem comes with T: She seems almost angry that S has trusted Christ. She continues to throw the past in his face, she refuses to acknowledge anything positive in him, and we're afraid that we're at a standstill as far as counseling is concerned. We definitely understand that regaining trust is a process, and it will take S a long time to prove to T that she can trust him again. We're not interested in forcing her emotions...BUT, she's wrapped her victimhood around her like a security blanket and refuses to even consider forgiving him, she refuses to make life even livable for S at home. For all her talk about wanting her marriage restored to better than before, she's doing everything she can to sabotage it. We're at a loss.


So what would you say to this wife? How would you go about loving, supporting, and counseling this woman in her marriage? Leave your best advice and thoughts about this situation in the comments.

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Quick Query #23: Halloween: Yea or Nay?

So it's been a while since the last Quick Query... and I thought it was time for another one! My question for you today, a month or so early, is (answer in the comments):

DO YOU CELEBRATE HALLOWEEN?

(A) Yes- we do celebrate Halloween. It's all in fun, and we do the whole deal- dress-up, trick-or-treating, carving pumpkins, and whatever else!

(B) We celebrate in one way or another (whether through a church carnival, handing out candy but not trick-or-treating, or some other way), but we don't do the "whole enchilada", whether for convictions' sake or for some other reason.

(C) We do not celebrate Halloween in any way, nor do we do anything special on or around October 31st each year.

If you want to, you can give all the reasons why you do (or don't do) whatever you do (or don't do) about Halloween. But please, no attacking other people... just state what you do and why! :) To answer, click on the space below where it says "(some number) comments". I look forward to hearing from you!

ADVICE & ANSWERS: Brand Names?

Today I bring you another question from a reader. Shannon asks about something we all deal with, but we may all deal with it in slightly (or sometimes dramatically) different ways:

I would like to know people's view of brandism. I think I made that word up, but what I mean is I want to know to what extent do we allow our children to have certain brands (i.e. Disney characters, Nick Jr. characters, etc.) My parents went to Disney World and sent a LOT of Disney stuffed animals, dishes, toys and such. I want to know if I should continue to allow my daughters to play with certain toys just because they are a certain brand. Further explaining my situation, my oldest daughter loves princesses and the most common princess characters are, of course, Disney. I'm o.k. with her liking princesses because she is a princess - her Creator is the King. I also really like what Dora the Explorer teaches my kids, but is it o.k. to allow these "brands" into my home...or a better question might be, what is allowing this brand into my home teaching my children? ~Shannon

Interesting question, I think- so what say you, readers? What advice would you give to this mom with young children trying to determine how to deal with all the characters and brand names in her home? How do you deal with it?

Some related questions you might consider when you give your answer: Are there characters/brand names you have banned from your home? If so, why? Are there characters/brand names you allow? If so, why? How do you deal with the overwhelming marketing aimed at young children? Do you deal with gifts differently than things you yourself purchase for your children?

So come out with it! Let's hear your thoughts on this interesting question!






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ADVICE & ANSWERS: Infertility Treatments

Here's the first of what I hope will be MANY interesting questions brought to you, the readers, by you, the readers:

My husband and I are in the midst of a struggle with unexplained infertility. We have had all the "easy" tests done and have stopped for now because the next steps become more invasive and expensive. We are considering adoption, although it will take time to save all the money. We have looked into foster to adopt and private adoption and are considering some options there.

My main question is about infertility testing and treatment. We believe the Lord opens and closes the womb. We believe that whatever options we pursue must be done in faith. We would move ahead with adoption by faith or move ahead with medical options, hoping the Lord would work that way, acknowledging him to be the one to open the womb. If I had cancer or some other illness of course I would try everything medically that I could. Infertility is another result of the fall, but it somehow seems different because it involves a life coming into being. I know we will take the path the Lord leads us on, but am interested in your thoughts. ~Anonymous



So, what say you, readers? Read her question carefully, and consider: What advice would you give? What would you tell a friend? What would be your answer if you were this woman's situation?







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ADVICE & ANSWERS: A New Making Home Feature

This week, I'm kicking off a new, semi-regular feature on Making Home called "Advice & Answers". Here's the low-down:

* YOU ASK THE QUESTION.
* OTHERS GIVE THE ADVICE & ANSWERS.
* YOU & OTHERS BENEFIT FROM THE ADVICE & ANSWERS GIVEN.

~OR~

* OTHERS ASK THE QUESTION.
* YOU GIVE THE ADVICE & ANSWERS.
* YOU & OTHERS BENEFIT FROM THE ADVICE & ANSWERS GIVEN.


HERE'S HOW:

1. Leave a comment on this post or send an e-mail to MakingHomeJess@gmail.com with your question or conundrum. (Either way, your question will come directly to me, as all comments go through comment moderation.)
2. Specify whether you'd like to remain anonymous or if it's OK to reveal your identity (and if so, leave your name).
3. Describe your situation or question as fully as you can. (I'll write you to clarify or edit if need be.)
4. I'll post your question, and others will respond.
5. You get the benefit of having a wide breadth of advice and answers. Some may be good, some may be not what you're looking for, and some may have answers you'd never have thought of by yourself.
   

Don't worry about your question being too small or too big- if you're looking for the keys to quantum physics, this may not be the place to ask your question, and I'll e-mail you and tell you so.

But if you're looking for advice about difficulty in your marriage, a new issue that's come up in parenting, anything about family life, answers about the best way to clean your kitchen, or anything you believe might be interesting to the readers of this blog, leave me a comment or drop me an e-mail. Let the questions roll in, and the advice and answers begin!








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