Do you ever feel like God isn't answering your prayers? I try to remember this promise... For since the beginning of the world Men have...

Not much beats this beefy, melty cheesy sandwich because 1) it takes about a minute to prepare and 2) it's really that delicious. In a...

The world is wonderful, but why not make it that much more enjoyable? Bake someone these chocolate chip cookies (which are the world's...

Rich, chocolaty & served warm or cold. This pudding tastes so good you'll think you want two helpings, but after a few bites you realize...

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Are you looking for an alternative to soda? Do you nee a caffeine pick-me-up in the afternoon? Would you like a healthy elixir to add to...

Here is a quick post to recommend a book called Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons by Siegfried Engelmann. You can begin this...

We have two grills in our yard upon which we enjoy making a variety of delicious foods. But what husband is happy with just two grills?...

This dessert is similar to what you’d get in individual ramekin lava cakes – but on a grander, more decadent level. The end result is so...

If you've got flour and yeast in the pantry you can start a batch of bread that will be warm and fragrant by dinner time. Whipping up the...

Schools have closed, sports are on hiatus, travel is banned, Italy is all but shut down, Disneyland's gates are closed, weddings and...

We homeschooled our children for 13 years and are no strangers to fun, but educational, websites. Please visit some of these for fun...

If your excellent husband is anything like mine, he likes to eat. Rob's downfalls are potato chips, Doritos, tortilla chips, etc. For me...

It's Lent so every grocery store in town has fish on sale. I'm taking advantage of good prices to make some tasty seafood dishes. By...

Storms will come, but God will OVERcome!

The darkness of the days gets longer as winter draws near and when she wakes early there is no sign of dawn yet. Opening the the soft,...

You know I like to get right to the recipe, so I'll be brief! In under an hour of active time I make 32 pre-baked, personal sized pizza...

It's that time of year! Autumn is officially upon us and with that, beautiful warm colors, scents of cinnamon, and flavors of pumpkin....

I've got this one memorized because it's pretty quick and easy to prepare. The cheesecake will be wobbly, but don't fear! It will finish...

I love a recipe that bakes up very quickly in one bowl. If you get a heads up that company is coming, you can throw these ingredients...

This week I posted about Sorta Blueberry Muffins, named because they are gluten and sugar free (and pretty tasty believe it or not!)....

These sweet snacks are muffin-ISH. Sort of muffins. You know how some recipes claim you’ll never know the difference between their end...

A question I get all the time is, “How do you get your children to eat so well?” As toddlers my children enjoyed foods like salmon,...

Anyone who knows me (Michele!) knows I love to bake simple chocolate chip cookies and give them away. My unique, but easy, recipe is...

When I think of makeup color choices for gals with warm undertones, I think of sun kissed or the colors that pop on a vibrant fall day. ...

We love to eat. Planning meals has been an important part of each week for me because it's the only way I'm guaranteed to get food on the...

Now that you have determined your undertone and what foundation shade suites your skin (If you don’t know what your undertone is, see my...

A week ago I had the honor and privilege of attending a very fancy and prestigious beauty event. Everyone who was anyone in the industry...

Do you like to cook? Or is it a chore that you dread? Is your family picky? Or will they go along with anything you put on the table? I'm...

You walk down the makeup isle and see a million foundation shades staring at you. It can be overwhelming, am I right? Where do you even...

Beginning our week in prayer for our husbands... The Apostle Paul instructed all Christians to pray for one another (Ephesians 6:18)....

Finally then, brethren, we urge and exhort in the Lord Jesus that you should abound more and more, just as you received from us how you...

Many women have a husband who travels for work. Whether he travels weekly, monthly, or just a few times a year, the separation can be...

Ok gals, let’s talk foundation application. The goal with foundation is to melt it into your skin so that your foundation and your skin...

Let's begin this week by praying for communication and humility. Sometimes we bottle things up inside (especially men!) and the...

{stay tuned for Foundation 102: Application) What's the purpose of foundation? Foundation is applied to the skin in order to create an...

I love a mix of traditional and new, so for many of our holiday meals I keep some of our tried-and-true favorites and mix them in with...

I like to start my week off by praying a theme for my husband. This week I’ll focus on praying for him to have godly friends. The people...

You've been wanting to do something kind for your husband, but it keeps getting pushed to the side. Take a moment today and try these...

With all the things that go on in your life - whether it's work, meetings, children, sports, laundry, or dinner - it's easy to forget to...

Our main reason to blog here at The Excellent Wife is to encourage other women. There are pretty blogs all over the Internet but, while...

One of the most rewarding things you can do as a wife is pray for your husband. Let's start off each week concentrating on our spouse's...

Crystal is beautiful inside and out, and you can read about how you are beautiful, too, here! One fun thing for me about having Crystal...

One of the most rewarding things you can do as a wife is pray for your husband. Let's start off each week concentrating on our spouse's...

I feel like with my first post in the “beauty” section that it’s important to share my opinion on what beauty is. When I give gals...

Today our family went to our local food bank's Empty Bowls fundraiser. What a great concept! Local artists made and donated their...

Boiled dinner.  Wikipedia describes it as follows: New England boiled dinner is the basis of a traditional New England meal, consisting...

My in-laws enjoy St. Patrick’s Day because they’re partly Irish.  I enjoy it because I’m mostly hungry.  Here’s what’s gracing our menu...

Here’s an out-of-the-pantry meal that I can make for an excellent husband who need comfort food, famished children, last-minute guests,...

Here’s a collection of scriptures that answer the question: How can we have victory over Satan? As long as we look to Christ, victory can...