My Husband and I toyed around with the idea of having a tiny house. We loved the idea of living without a mortgage. We wanted to live… Read more “Hospitality For Large Groups”
Author: Marnie Buck
My name is Marnie. Like every life, I've had highs and lows and in-betweens. I have three beautiful children, a deconstructed Christian faith, a man that loves me and an average American home. Here you will find thoughts on celebrating the small. Embracing the boring. Choosing the mundane with joy.
In Defense of Trick or Treat
There is a lot of controversy amongst Christians over Trick or Treat and Halloween in general. I’m fully aware that Halloween has a dark history. And when… Read more “In Defense of Trick or Treat”
The Black Dog
I have had depression for as long as I can remember. It has taken different forms over the years. As a young child, it was loneliness. I… Read more “The Black Dog”
too much
I can’t be just a good mom. I have to be a great one. My kids deserve the best. But some days….man oh man. They really know… Read more “too much”
10 things you can do to take care of your wife
Recently I was feeling stretched. The kids were being hard to love and the dogs were having diarrhea around the clock. I was doing my best to… Read more “10 things you can do to take care of your wife”
Back to school
Last year was my first year sending all three kids off to school. My youngest, Micah, went off to full-day kindergarten. Let me tell you….I was a… Read more “Back to school”
Who’s the Boss?
Lately my kids have been breaking me. Just reducing me to a pile a wet rags. I’m supposed to be in charge. I’m supposed to be strong… Read more “Who’s the Boss?”
Numero Uno
I promised myself I would explore the notion of self-care. Yuck. I even hate that phrase. It just sounds like selfishness, masquerading as self-improvement. I’ve often lamented… Read more “Numero Uno”
workhorse
I’m ignorant about actual workhorses. But lately, when I think of myself, this is the word that keeps sticking in my head. I feel like an overworked,… Read more “workhorse”
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