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Amy Bell

I am a southern girl, married to a southern boy, raising 5 southern kiddos on a southern farmstead. Life is good!
In-Laws, Outlaws, and Boundaries That Don’t Start World War III
  • Relationships

In-Laws, Outlaws, and Boundaries That Don’t Start World War III

Marriage isn’t just about joining two hearts — it’s often about joining two entire families, each with their own traditions,… Read More

July 5, 2025
  • Farm Kitchen

Farm Fresh Summer: Cooking with the Season’s Best Produce

Farm Fresh Summer - There’s nothing quite like cooking with ingredients that were picked just minutes—or maybe hours—ago. Summer is… Read More

July 4, 2025
  • Relationships

Fighting Fair: How to Disagree Without Needing a Referee

Fighting Fair - Let’s be honest: if you’ve been married longer than a week, you’ve probably had at least one… Read More

June 28, 2025
  • Relationships

When Romance Meets Routine: Keeping the Spark Alive After the Honeymoon

They don’t tell you this in premarital counseling, but romance has a funny way of competing with things like dirty… Read More

June 21, 2025
  • Relationships

You, Me & Our Money Tree: Finances Without (Too Much) Fighting

Marriage is a beautiful journey filled with love, laughter… and, let’s be honest, the occasional awkward conversation about why we… Read More

June 14, 2025
  • Relationships

Laundry, Love, and Leaving the Toilet Seat Down: Adjusting to Authentic Married Life

So you’ve said “I do,” danced the night away, and returned the last of the rented tuxes. Now what? Welcome… Read More

June 7, 2025
  • Relationships

Proven Coping Strategies: Keeping Your Marriage Sane When Life Gets… Life-y

Let’s face it: married life isn’t just smooches and slow dances (though those are nice). It’s more like two people… Read More

May 31, 2025
  • Relationships

First Year Friction: Common Challenges Couples Face (and How to Survive Them Without Throwing a Pillow)

The first year of marriage (first year friction) — where love is real, the laundry is never-ending, and you suddenly… Read More

May 24, 2025
  • Farm Kitchen

Powerful Meal Prep Magic: The Benefits of Planning Ahead in the Kitchen

Introduction to Meal Prep: What It Is and Why You Need It Meal prep isn’t just a trend—it’s a time-saving,… Read More

May 22, 2025