I recently looked at my husband after we watched the intense drama, Captain Phillips, and asked him, " Why do we hate Tom Hanks?" That seems like a crazy question right? I mean the man has been in beloved films like Castaway and Big and even headlined the campy classic TV comedy Bosom Buddies. And yet- my husband and I both have this mutual understanding that we hate him. I'm not even sure how or … [Read more...]
Micro Wedding Company Helps Couple Say ‘I Do’ for Just $5,000!
The cost of a wedding can often be expensive, five- to six-figure expensive, but not for California-based newlyweds Samantha and Ben Friedrich. According to Yahoo! Finance, the young couple was able to say their vows for under $5,000 using the small wedding and elopement-planning organization, Pop Wed Co. "I had set myself a budget goal not to exceed $5,000," said Samantha, "because no one said … [Read more...]
The Cash Strapped Couple’s Honeymoon Planning Guide
It's no secret that planning a wedding, whether for yourself or a loved one, can be incredibly stressful, especially when it comes to coordinating finances. In fact, 50% of women find planning their wedding more stressful than they imagined. Planning a honeymoon after the wedding can be equally as difficult for the same reasons. A honeymoon is meant to be a romantic getaway, not a stressful … [Read more...]
3 Ways My Husband Acts Like a Bachelor
When I met my husband who, at the time, was a ripe age of 38- he had NEVER BEEN MARRIED. And unless I planted the seed, "Get engaged or we cannot continue dating" chances are 18 years of mostly married bliss later he would still be a bachelor. I don't think it's that he doesn't love being married ( although I'm sure he would be totally cool without my constant reminders of things he needs to do) … [Read more...]
If You Love Someone WRITE THEM A LETTER
My husband is my complete polar opposite. In fact when I tell people we have been married 18 years ( and together 20) they give me a strange puzzled look. Here are a few things they say to me: "But you are so loud and he is so quiet." "But you are so much younger than him- doesn't it feel like you are married to your dad?" "But he never talks and you kind of never shut up " And here are some … [Read more...]