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What are the things you can agree to disagree on ? What are the things that are 'must agree' ? Today we're going to talk about some of the things that make us opposites and how we deal with them. Use the 'Principal of Sharing' to enjoy each other's interests and hobbies.

You've heard it before - marriages are a team effort with each person pulling their weight. But should marriages really be 50 / 50 ? Many marriages struggle due to unmet expectations, standards, and tasks left undone - with no one communicating the why and the how. We're going to talk today about what it would look like if our marriage was really 50 / 50 and hopefully encourage spouses to...

Hey! It's just me, Kristen, today and I'm just yapping about how i 'fly solo' in this season of life. We each have our roles and we get them done. Here's a few systems that have helped me out.

Feel free to listen as we geek out at the Marvel Cinematic Universe. We've got strong opinions and big feelings as this universe has been with us since the beginning of our relationship. If you're looking to get into some of the new movies but need some background knowledge, here's our lists on where to start: Kristen's Watch List: 1. Captain America: The First Avenger 2. Iron Man...

Enjoy this laugh fest as we go at each other with our top annoyances of the other. All for fun!

Dalton is back from his trip so let's catch up and dive into our marriage journal questions!

This week's episode is for Dalton's fans and the hunting crowd. Dalton's heading on a hunting trip this week so we're giving a recap of last year's trip.

We've been asked, "Do you ever get bored of each other?" Today we dive into what is boredom, what it means, and how to handle it in relationships.

Let's just catch you up on how we're balancing it all... or not

Sorry we left you hanging on the last episode! We're finishing up our conversation on how we've parented through medical issues, a little chaotically. Some Tips: Track it all! Write it all down. Go to the doctor when you / your kids are well!

Today we're diving into the stories of some of the strange medical things we have had to deal with as parents. It's hard being the parent when you're not sure what's going on, what to do, or where to go. Give yourself some grace, everyone is just trying to do their best.

It seems like it's camping and travel season. We're going to talk about what we look for when choosing camping spots or houses when we travel. We've had some great experiences and some not so great. Share your stories with us!

Today we're just going to have fun catching you up on life and telling you what some of our favorite products are from a variety of different categories!

We jumped into parenting head first. We went from zero kids to two overnight and I learned I needed some routines in order to be able to keep our home from constant chaos. I think kids thrive from structure, even if they have imagination and free play within that structure. With two young kids, summer days got long, kids got bored, which led to more fighting and complaining. I spent more time play...

This one is for all of our parents who have girls; especially girls who are approaching the preteen era. As a teacher, I noticed how intimidating it can be to be a girl with a changing body and a unique development speed. It's honestly really stressful, and actually terrifying, for girls to navigate all of it, especially when they think they are doing it all on their own. I am here to walk you...

Thanks to everyone who has been watching and enjoying my house organization videos. Dalton and I clean and organize very differently so here's a little chat on some house management tips and tricks. Maybe this will help you jumpstart a project and fix a few pain points in your home.

Here's a list of what I have been watching, reading, and listening to lately! Watching: Gilmore Girls ... duh Heartland - LOVE Friends - classic Big Bang Theory - classic Shark Tank Yellowstone ... meh Marshalls Dutton Ranch Reading: Emily Henry Karen Kingsbury Lynn Painter Katherine Center Sarah Adams Inheritance Games Series Summer I Turned Pretty Series Favorite Books of All Time:  Baxter S...

We're back from our spring break! We never meant it to be that long but that's just how life rolls, buy living life loud and all.

It's that time of year to get your kids signed up for 'All the Things'.

It's been a hot minute. Here's a life update!

Make sure you start with Part 1. Here's the rest of our journey on how their story becomes part of our story!

By popular demand, I snagged Kacie for an interview all about being a foster care parent! People have often asked us questions about the foster care system and how it works to become a foster parent, but Dalton and I did not take the traditional route when going through adoption so we do not have all of the answers. Thank you Kacie + Eric for accepting the call that God had for them and saying &#3...

A little bit unorganized, but today we're going to walk through what we feel like is the hardest job you'll ever have - parenting. Too many people are not honest with one another about how often life is crazy, messy, and an overall hot mess. It may look like we have our ducks in a row, but we don't even know where our ducks are half of the time. There is an insane pressure in our cultu...

We interrupt this regular program with a random rant about tables that no one asked for. It's calving season! We have calves on the ground so the seasons are turning. Let's chat with Rancher Dalton about this season and some wild calving stories.

I've partnered with a company I have been using for years. Shaklee is a health/wellness company that provides us with cleaning supplies, supplements, household products, skincare and all the things. I started with one product and have now replaced so many products in my home with a better option. Now we've found so many other companies with better food alternatives and better products for...