Hey There! I’m Lindsey, creator of MomAndWife.com. I started this website because I wanted to write about the things I love and enjoy most in life, being a Mom and being a Wife. God has truly blessed me with an amazing little family. I’ve never felt more fulfilled. My Husband and I met through mutual friends, I wasn’t looking to meet anyone and he was about to leave for basic training. We fell in love and were married less than a year later. Three years after that our sweet Chloe Belle was born on Valentine’s Day. Coincidence? I think not. Being a Mother and a Wife has brought more love into my life than I ever could have imagined.
I am, by trade, a freelance web and graphic designer. I absolutely love the creative outlet and enjoy everything about designing. I own and operate Pretty Darn Cute Design Studio { www.PrettyDarnCute.com }.
I’ve been a Christian most of my life and continue to grow and struggle along the way. I’m a bit stubborn and it’s been difficult for me to relinquish control and simply trust in God instead of attempting to micro-manage every aspect of my life. Wow, now that I’ve typed that out it seems so easy 🙂 I love our Lord Jesus for the gift of life and count my blessings every day.
Random Facts About Me:
I could look at fonts all day long, I’m infatuated with Typography. I enjoy being crafty. I have the funniest Sister in the world, no lie, check out her blog here. I’m a middle child and have learned to embrace the many quirks I’ve developed over the years. Pink truly is my favorite color. I love music, and have had a huge ‘music crush’ on Garth Brooks since I was a toddler. I’m a horrible dancer. I’m known for my “loud laugh.” Growing up, I played every sport but soccer. I’m a Texan, a proud one 😉 When I was 9 years old I recorded myself singing Whitney Houston’s “I’m Every Woman” and I’ve yet to live it down. Thank goodness they never found my Celine Dion tapes…I swore I sounded exactly like her! Still do, in the car…by myself.. 🙂
A few of my favorite quotes:
“Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our children’s children what it was once like in the United States where men were free.” -Ronald Reagan
“I am convinced that life is 10 percent what happens to me and 90 percent how I react to it. And so it is with you . . . we are in charge of our attitudes.” -Charles Swindoll
“For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone.” -Audrey Hepburn
“No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” -Eleanor Roosevelt
This website is a collaboration of everything I love. God, Family, Mommyhood, Being a Wife, Friends, Recipes, Design, Shopping, Makeup, and the list goes on. “A Little Bit of Everything.” If my “about me” didn’t make you run for the hills, yay! Stick around and “subscribe by email” in the sidebar for the latest updates. Thanks for being here 🙂
Mom and Wife dot com has been a website in the making since 2005, enjoy the organized chaos!
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I love it! I am super excited to come here every day!!!
ahhh! i was soo happy when i found this site! I remember Color Army and used to visit it quite frequently so I was bummed when it closed down. I LOVED the recipes on Color Army and a couple years back I made the green bean bundles for Thanksgiving and they were a HUGE HIT! But i lost the recipe so i was so STOKED to fine it here!!!!!! I’m excited to to explore this site more =)!! God Bless!
I love making those for friends, I still have yet to find someone who doesn’t like ’em 🙂
I 1st found colorarmy.com during my husbands deployment overseas, and it was a wonderful resource for all things military wife, I loved it! And now that we’re out of the Army I’m THRILLED to have this site. Your such a great designer and such a neat chick! THANKS for sharing all your gifts & resources with us!! : )
Aww thank you Margaux!
hey 😀 I’m really impressed with ur bio… I’m not a mother neither a wife(i’m way too young to be) but I do have a boyfriend who i love<3… but! i'm a graphic designer student and also I love to bake i'm starting my own sweets business! and i was really impressed about the things u said specially about the part u sometimes want to control every little aspect of your life instead of leaving it to God and trusting him( that's something I can relate to) and also when u mentioned the things u love! they are all the things i love too I saw some of ur recipes and i can't wait to try them myself! i love the design btw! I hope someday I can do something as beautiful as this page <3:D I'm very happy to have found this blog
best regards,
Lucy<3
Thank you Miss Lu! You are too sweet! Graphic design is a blast, it never gets boring for me. I’m very happy you’re here 🙂
Thank you! ;D you are great… i’ve checked your entire page by now! and i absolutely love it! keep on that way… and yes Graphic design is a total blast! never gets boring for me either 😀 love been here 🙂
Ahh just stumbled upon your site from Tomkat studio, and I must say we have a lot in common! 🙂 And you are just beautiful might I add. Definitely will add to my short “following” list.
-Katie
Aww, thank you Katie!! Glad you’re here! 🙂 I checked out your blog and LOVE the p90x updates! How fun!
I’m new at blogging and am always looking for new fun ideas. You are very refreshing! I love being a wife and mom too…now enjoying grandmahood 🙂
Denise
Aww thank you Denise! Your blog is so fun, I’ll definitely be following!
Just found your website and love love love it!
Can’t wait to follow your adventures!
Thank you for being here! 🙂
Hello, just found you via studio press 🙂 Looking forward to reading more about your world… 🙂
Thank you, Lara! Glad to have ya 🙂
I just stumbled across your blog and I LOVE it! My husband is stationed in Hawaii too! Though, I would take the South over the constant rain and sirens on H2 anyday 🙂
That’s exactly how we felt, loved Hawaii but were ready to be back home in the South! 🙂
I just found your site through pinterest.. My husband and I are in Hawaii right now for a 3 year tour.. and he is currently deployed. AND we have the same name! Your blog is great! I love all things crafty, I actually stumbled upon the sight when looking at the easter wreath you made. It’s on my to-do list for the week. Have fun with your blog and thank you and your husband for your service to our country! God Bless!!
How funny! Enjoy Hawaii while you’re there, we liked it but were ready to move back to the mainland. Many prayers for your Husband’s safe return 🙂 Thank you and your Husband for your service as well!
I happened to stumble across your website via Pinterest, as someone had pinned your creamy caesar chicken pasta bake 🙂 I have to say that you are absolutely beautiful and I love your blog! I hope that you had that baby of yours by now and that everyone is healthy and happy. Take care and thank you for sharing your life with us!
Awww thank you! Still with child, but hopefully she will make her debut soon 🙂 You are so sweet, thank you for taking the time to leave such a nice comment!
Hey Linz!
I’m not sure if you remember me, we used to talk back and fourth when you started ColorArmy.com I typed in the website to see how things were going and this site pulled up. It’s good to see you are doing so well. You will need to update me on everything, I see you’re having another little one. CONGRATS!
Hi Lorien! I’m so glad you found the new site 🙂
Hi Lindsey! I stumbled across your blog via StudioPress and then PDCD while looking into reviving my blog with a new design, and I have to say that you have really inspired me! I love your designs on PDCD, can’t wait for Adorable to be released, and am once again excited about blogging. So I wanted to say thank you! 🙂 When you’re done with maternity leave, I’d love to chat with you about the possibility of designing a logo, button(s), and facebook cover for me. Enjoy this precious time with your new little one!
Thank you! Blogging is so fun, I hope one of the themes fits yours site perfectly! Adorable should be released sometime this week, I’m so excited 🙂 Shoot me an email and I’ll reply once I get back “in the office” lindsey@prettydarncute.com 🙂
Hi Lindsay! I recently started blogging and installed your adorable theme and I absolutely love it. Still working out a few kinks but I stumbled upon your blog this morning when you emailed me back about a problem I was having. Love your blog, love your creativity and am truly inspired by what you do! Thanks!
Aww, thank you so much for the kind words and for purchasing Adorable! 🙂
Hi Lindsey! Just stumbled onto your site and have to say I love love love it. I love your fonts. I love your planner ideas and love the pink. 🙂 I’m totally a planner snob too and can never find one that fits everything I’m looking for. I’m definitely going to take your advice and create my own to find the perfect balance between pretty and organized. Love to find a kindred spirit!
Yay! You will love it 🙂 I recently purchased a massive planner and hardly ever use it. I should have taken my own advice again this year, definitely going to asap 🙂 Thank you for stopping by!
What a beautiful girl and lady you are. I just signed on to your blog and love it, i want to start my own blog one day and would love for you to help me with the graphics and web design. So i will contact u at a later date once we move and i can fund my idea. I now live in Henderson Nv and love about the same things u do im a little older than u but share the same love of life that u do . Thank you so much for sharing ur self and all the other things im with Mary Kay Cosm so i do love pink i always have and texas i love it all . ESp Dallas N sm towns. Look forward to checking out the blog Ur baby is so beautiful she is truly a big blessing. Love to you all Cheyenne god bless u all
You are so incredibly kind, thank you! 🙂
Hey there! I love your blog! Just found you through Tom Kat Studio. Totally awesome!
Hi Lindsay! Great name 🙂 Thank you for stopping by!
I am QUITE jealous of your design skills (in the most Christ-like way possible, of course). I am like you, self taught and trying to get better at designing and developing. I am glad I found Genesis and I am always drawn to your sites. I chose Adorable for my church’s children’s ministry site and look forward to customizing it. And I shall read this blog too. Yay to Jesus! Yay to family. Yay to websites! 😀
Blessings!
Ruthie
LoL well thank you so much! And thank you for purchasing Adorable 🙂 Yay to YOU!
Nice to meet you Lindsey! I purchased Adorable a few weeks ago and have enjoyed playing around with it 🙂
Awesome! Thank you!
I am regular visitor, how are you everybody? This post posted at this website is actually pleasant.
What a breath of fresh air you are!!! I love your blog and feel that God led me to it tonight! I look forward to visiting here often!! May God continue to bless you and your family! Now…. I have to read everything here and catch up!!!
Awww Laura! What an incredibly sweet comment! I’m so glad you’re here! Thank you and God bless you and your family as well!
I love this website! So many cool ideas! 😀
Thank you 🙂
love your blog, you need to add your 2 baby here girl 🙂
Thank you! Yes, I do! I think I’m going to overhaul the about page in it’s entirety 🙂
I love this website ! love reading your blog x
Like it very much.
Hello, from Costa Rica… l love this site…gratulation!!! l was looking for my favorite shampoo…but my big love… Jesus, sent me rithg here, l am exatting to know you…nice job and actvity, l will go on to writting you ,blessings in Jesus…