6 Ways to Connect With Your Spouse Over the Holidays They say it's the most wonderful time of the year- and it's partially true- if your definition of wonderful includes attempting to entertain your kids who are on vacation from school 24/7. Don't get me wrong, I adore my kids, I relish the opportunity to hang out with them (minus the pressures of doing homework and being on such a … [Read more...]
Celebrate FriendsGiving Netflix Style With These Bingeworthy Series
Celebrate FriendsGiving Netflix Style With These Bingeworthy Series is a sponsored post "A friend is a connection to life; A tie to the past, a road to the future; a key to sanity in a totally insane world." ~unknown I know it sounds all kinds of cliche and even slightly vomit-inducing, and even as I'm about to type it up I think I might have just vomited a bit in my mouth but the truth of … [Read more...]
3 Reasons Why Everyone Needs a Spouse Who is a GOOD LISTENER
3 Reasons Why Everyone Needs a Spouse Who is a GOOD LISTENER I know I've written about marital communication EXCESSIVELY but there are certain luxuries to being married--like having a built-in sounding board. The truth is- I talk to my dogs and ask their opinions on major life issues, but for the most part the only response I'll get is a tail wag and a face licking. So from time to time I … [Read more...]
3 Solutions to the Most Common Marriage Problems
3 Solutions to the Most Common Marriage Problems When a person gets married, he or she is willingly giving up some autonomy to build a life with another person. All differences can be successfully negotiated if couples realize they are on the same team. Moving from the way one always does things, and assuming it's the "right" way, to being more open about other ways of accomplishing the overall … [Read more...]
Weight Watchers One Point Chocolate Chip Cake
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. ( And I never thought I'd be celebrating my husband's birthday with a Weight Watchers One Point Chocolate Chip Cake - but I digress). When you get married the most important decisions are: what flavor butter cream frosting will I choose to adorn my three-tiered … [Read more...]