Melissa Cheatham | Hold Loosely, Live Freely

Kids and Smartphones – Let’s Start the Conversation.

by Melissa Cheatham | Oct 29, 2019 | Children, Family, The Blog

Smartphones and kids. It seems to be a debated topic these days. Some parents would say that the cell phone has made their lives easier. They worry less about their kids when they are not with them and can stay connected with activities with fewer mistakes. Maybe so....

Caramel Apple Candy Dip

by Melissa Cheatham | Oct 24, 2019 | The Blog, The Feed

One thing I love about the changing of the seasons is the different recipes that follow suit. Every year we tend to make the same things in the fall, sort of food traditions, that make the season that much better. One of our fall favorites is Caramel Apple Dip! It’s...

Build Your Home Well

by Melissa Cheatham | Oct 15, 2019 | Family, Home Sweet Home, The Blog

I think most of us would agree that raising kids and building a family in our world today can be pretty challenging. Sometimes I wake up in the middle of the night thinking through something with my kids, and I pray for wisdom to make the right decision. There is a...

Lost Does Not Mean Forgotten

by Melissa Cheatham | Oct 8, 2019 | Faith Matters, The Blog

Recently, we went on our annual RV trip and headed to Colorado and the Black Hills of South Dakota. The highlight of our trip was this fantastic place called Sylvan Lake, a perfect spot for swimming, hiking, kayaking, and family fun. In the middle of the lake, there...

Oven Baked Barbecue Ribs

by Melissa Cheatham | Oct 3, 2019 | The Feed

There is something so awesome about slow-cooked ribs that fall right off of the bone! The good news is you don’t have a smoker or fancy grill to make fantastic barbecue. My sister-in-law first introduced me to cooking racks of ribs in the oven, and it’s been a go-to...