After having a baby my drive to cook dinner plummeted. Not only did the idea of hitting the grocery store frighten me, but the idea that I actually had to prepare the meal was even worse. Over time I found a good balance, and we got take out less and less. Then, a new dilemma […]
Congratulations to the Quilted Northern Winner! Lucky number 8!!! You are the proud winner of a year supply of Quilted Northern Toilet Paper! Thank you for all who entered! I hope all my new readers continue to follow and comment!
Anyone who cohabitates and shares their home with another knows how hard it can be to share your space. I am a true believer in living with someone BEFORE getting married. Why? Well, forget about sharing a bed…I think being able to share a bathroom is the secret to a happy marriage. It’s about knowing […]
When I started blogging I enjoyed sharing about my married life, but when I started to talk about, and share almost everything about my TTC journey, I really felt that this blog kept me sane. Even though I was sharing VERY personal thoughts with hundreds of readers, I felt like it was a safe place […]
There are many novelty “mommy” t shirts out there, and thus far I have stayed away from purchasing any. That is until I saw the Demi Bella Black long sleeved T shirt on Chic Mama ($48). I knew that this would make a perfect shirt to wear home after our little Christian was born. Because […]
After the Alter is a blog about my "life after the alter" meaning after being married, and the changes that go with it. I am a mom to a beautiful boy and girl who are the stars of this blog, and a little Pomeranian named Tinkerbell. I LOVE being married to Captain Awesome, and here I share stories of my life as I learn how to be the best wife and mom I can be, and all my crazy thoughts along the way.