Regular date nights are a must for Cherokee and me.
Chris Marts 
More Than Just Chores: Teaching Responsibility to Children
With five kids and a busy schedule, everyone needs to pitch in around the house. This is how we’ve went from a circus to a routine.
Happy Spouse, Happy House
You have all heard the saying, “Happy wife, happy life”, right? Yeah, we don’t follow that.
Cherokee Marts 
Completing Goals: The Long Journey to a Degree
Earlier this year I completed my bachelor’s degree.
Easy Whole Wheat Pancake Mix For Busy Families
One of our goals is to be healthier eaters.
Exploring Hawthorn Park: A Hidden Gem in Indiana
All counties should have parks like this.
Finding Gumption
One of my summer goals was to finish this book before school.
Prioritizing Family: Core Values for a Stronger Bond
Last Spring, Cherokee organized a parenting focused Bible study. Though the overall theme was being Godly parents, part of it was to set down core family values. These would be a priority for the family. Ideally, the children would also provide input into what they thought was important. Then there’s …
Double Standards: A Lesson From Taylor Swift
Did you know Taylor and Travis were recently engaged?
Exploring Lake Meredith: A Hidden Gem for Campers
Lake Meredith is a reservoir near Sugar City, Colorado. Its the perfect place to spend the night and do a little fishing.