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The Young Wife’s Guide Blog

Make Him Room: Writing the Names of Jesus

By Victoria Osborn, Contributing Writer Perhaps one of the greatest disciplines that have really transformed my faith over recent years is the simple discipline of writing the Word. It started simply as a way to help my exhausted new Mama brain focus on reading the Bible. My soul was willing but my flesh was weak. Sitting… Read More

30 Must-Try Soups for Fall

By Victoria Osborn, Contributing Writer Fill your fall meal plan up with these warm, hearty and comforting must try soups for fall! It’s no secret, I love fall. Outside of the beautiful colors and sights of the season, I love how the temperature slowly starts changing and getting a little cooler. Summer is fun, my family… Read More

Making Time for the Best Things

By Victoria Osborn, Contributing Writer Recently in a women’s discussion group we went around the circle as an ice breaking activity to get to know one another a bit better. The discussion prompt was to share the character trait that is both our greatest strength and our greatest weakness. Talk about a loaded discussion topic with… Read More

Balancing Motherhood and Blogging {How I Get It All Done}

By Victoria Osborn, Contributing Writer I’m a blogger but first and foremost, I’m a wife and mother. I run a business out of my home which, as any other WAHM will tell you, can get kind of tricky sometimes. There’s a fine line between “work hours” and “real life hours” and if I’m being completely honest,… Read More

Finding Joy in the Ordinary Days of Homemaking

By Victoria Osborn, Contributing Writer Do you ever have one of those days? You know the ones where you wake up grouchy, irritable and just plain lacking in joy? As a young mom I’m ashamed to say those days come all to frequently in these days at home. The demands of motherhood, the endless to-do list, a… Read More

Simple Meal Planning {with a Free Printable!}

By Victoria Osborn, Contributing Writer Meal planning… two words that can bring both a sense of dread and relief, depending the way you look at it. On one hand when you take the time to sit down and think through your meals for the coming week or month, you’re creating a plan of action which… Read More

5 Components to Writing the Perfect Love Note to Your Husband

By Victoria, Contributing Writer Last year I wanted to do something that would not only bless my husband but also strengthen our marriage. Having three little ones always around has definitely taken it’s toll on us. We are tired, exhausted and just plain spent at the end of a long day. Finding ways to connect with… Read More

Meaningful Christmas Eve Traditions for Your Whole Family

By Victoria Osborn, Contributing Writer Christmas Eve is one of my favorite days during the holiday season. There is a fresh anticipation and excitement of what’s to come, both in the joy of Christmas and the birth of our Savior. Plus it’s just a fun day to spend together as a family before the activities of Christmas… Read More

Giving the Gift of Experiences this Christmas Season

By Contributing Writer, Victoria Osborn What are some gifts of experiences you have enjoyed both giving and receiving? I’m one of those people who is strictly against Christmas anything before Thanksgiving. We don’t decorate, listen to Christmas music or do anything of the season until Thanksgiving is over. The reason is I adore Thanksgiving and the… Read More

Pumpkin Spiced Muffins Recipe (In celebration of my favorite season!)

By Victoria Osborn, Contributing Writing The last few months of the year of my favorite. Fall, right through the holiday season, is filled with so many wonderful family activities, crisp cool weather, traditions and comforting treats. After a long, hot summer the chilly temperatures are always a welcome relief along with all the warm and… Read More

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