That old wives tale about Jewish girls not wanting to perform certain actions (ahem) well as a Jewish girl, I can only speak for myself but really unless there's a medical reason compelling me to perform said act- as in- my husband's life is hanging in the balance and the only way to save him from death's grasp would be to perform said act, are the circumstances that would warrant my performing … [Read more...]
What advice would you give your 25 year old self about marriage?
My baby brother is getting married at the same age I did. As an almost 38 year old woman ( my birthday is on August 25th) when I say the words 25 and think about entering into a marriage at that age- I wonder, having had the experience and knowledge I have now- would I have done it all the same? The Answer- I think, but gosh if I could give my 25 year old self advice about the next 12 years of … [Read more...]
Fighting fair–do you do it in your relationship?
By Carolyn Edgar I grew up in a household with parents who didn't fight fair. My parents fought bitterly, including, until I was about nine or so, physically. Even after the hitting stopped, the harsh words, nasty barbs and snide remarks remained. My mother couldn't bear to say anything nice about my father up until the time of her death, even though he died 17 years before she did. As a result, … [Read more...]
Love your delicates as much as me? Then this is the GIVEAWAY for you
Congrats to our winners Charlene, Jessica and Carol! If you read this blog, you know I am not a shopper... in fact, my 10 year old daughter recently told me point blank, "Mommy we need to get you a stylist," I know I almost dropped to my kness- how the heck does she even know what a stylist is? Of course my husband who could live in a mud hut and has been wearing the same oxford "dress" shirts … [Read more...]
It’s a Valentine’s day LOVE FEST giveaway (we’re heating things up )
Congratulations Christy @ more than mommy you are the winner! While my husband and I are trying to get through this strange period in our marriage, what I know for sure (thank you Oprah) is that above all else we are committed to raising our kids as a team. Once you have kids with someone- I think the whole marriage game and your investment in it completely changes. And when I get a letter … [Read more...]