Free Valentine's Day Gifts for Couples It’s the day that strikes fear in the heart of most men who are in a relationship with a woman. No I'm not talking about the day they meet the parents, get married, or even have a baby. No, this day is far more stressful for most men and it's Valentine's Day. My husband, usually breaks into a cold sweat several weeks before the big reveal of his gift, … [Read more...]
Lessons from 21 years of marriage
Marriage is messy and complicated. It's a daily uphill battle of compromise and self-sacrifice it's not a sprint it's a marathon. Hence this post Lessons from 21 years of marriage. When you get married amidst the oh so important decisions, like what flavor butter cream frosting will I choose to adorn my three-tiered wedding cake- should I get a strapless off the rack wedding gown and oh … [Read more...]
Could my marriage survive without television? Hell to the no!
Could my marriage survive without television? Hell to the no! My baby brother and his wife have enjoyed several years of wedded bliss together with all the accouterments one would expect a young, married couple to possess; a toaster, a crock pot, new comforters, a dust buster except, for one small appliance. Well- in their world it's an insignificant talking box, but in my world and my … [Read more...]
NEVER say these four things When you Argue with your Spouse
Are you a fighter? NEVER say these four things When You Argue with your Spouse. In a perfect marriage and a perfect world, my husband and I would NEVER fight. If we found ourselves in the midst of a disagreement, we'd let cooler heads prevail. We'd take a deep breath, look into one another's blue eyes (yes we both have blue eyes). We'd realize whatever we were fighting about, … [Read more...]
3 Things Newlyweds Need to Know About Estate Planning
You said “I do,” celebrated with family and ventured off to some exotic island half a world away. As you bask in the afterglow of your honeymoon, estate planning is probably the furthest thing from your mind. After all, what could possibly happen? Life, actually. All couples, especially newlyweds, need to take steps to preserve the financial future for themselves and their … [Read more...]