• PB&J… but Make It a Cocktail 🍹

    Some nights call for something simple, sweet, and a little silly. Enter my new favorite: the PB&J cocktail! It’s exactly what it sounds like. All the nostalgia of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich… in a glass. Perfect for nights when you want to feel a little indulgent without fussing over complicated recipes or long…

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  • What 2025 Taught Me About Money

    Before this year, money always felt slightly messy. Not disastrous, just unorganized enough to be stressful. Bills were paid, but without much confidence, and there was rarely a clear sense of what was left afterward. In 2025, that finally changed. The biggest difference was learning how to budget in a way that actually worked for…

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  • Our 2025 Marriage Recap

    As the year comes to an end, I’ve been thinking about what this year actually looked like for us. Not just the big moments, but the everyday ones in between. 2025 was full of change, adjustment, and growth, and it felt like a good time to pause and reflect on what this year of marriage…

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  • Ranking the Most Iconic Christmas Foods (From Best to Worst)

    Christmas food opinions are serious business. Every family has their staples, their traditions, and at least one dish everyone quietly judges. So today, I’m ranking some of the most iconic Christmas foods, from absolute must-haves to the ones I could politely pass on. 1. Macaroni and Cheese There’s just no beating it. Creamy, cheesy, comforting,…

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  • 3 Christmas Traditions to Start as a Couple

    Christmas feels different once you’re married. You’re no longer just showing up to traditions, you’re building your own. And while it’s easy to think traditions need to be big or Pinterest-worthy, the ones that matter most are usually simple, intentional, and rooted in togetherness. Here are three Christmas traditions every couple can start, no matter…

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  • Low-Carb Breakfast Hibachi

    Who says hibachi is only for dinner? This weekend I whipped up a low-carb breakfast hibachi (meaning I just made it for breakfast) and it was everything. Juicy NY strips, tender zucchini and onion, all coated in Japanese BBQ sauce, plus a creamy white sauce on the side! Ingredients Instructions Notes / Tips

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I’m Haylee

Welcome to The Young Wife, a blog about life as a young wife, from cooking and creating a home to growing in love and learning through each new season. I hope you feel encouraged here and find inspiration for your own home and marriage!