Mini Heart-Shaped Apple Pie Recipe
We made a bunch of sweet treats for Journey’s Valentine’s Day Crafternoon including these adorable mini heart-shaped apple pies. Journey is a little apple pie fiend. She has me baking a pie almost...
View ArticleSupporting Dreams and Losing Sleep
After watching countless kid videos on YouTube, Journey decided she wanted to start her own series. Naturally, I was on board. I loved the idea of her living her own dream instead of watching other...
View Article7 Ideas For Hot Valentine’s Dates At Home
Did you know that Valentine’s Day is the busiest night of the year for restaurants? That means if you haven’t made a reservation by now, you’ll either be eating a blue light special at 3pm or with the...
View ArticleWhen Another Kid Calls Your Daughter A Bitch
Journey came home from school last week and told me that a boy called her a “bitch” on the school bus. While this wasn’t the first time she had heard the word (that was on the playground!), it was...
View ArticleThe Process Of Letting Go Of Your Child
When I noticed that an overnight trip was a part of the 3rd grade curriculum at my daughter’s school, I furrowed my brow for a sec. But I shrugged and thought, “No biggie, I’ll just make sure I’m one...
View ArticleIs It Bullying Or Just Bad Behavior?
To be a parent is to walk a tightrope. To strike the perfect balance between teaching your children about utopia and reality. The way things should be and the way the actually are. In utopia, my...
View ArticleTo My Daughter’s First Love On Father’s Day
Dear Husband, It didn’t take long for me to figure out that what they say is true. There is no bond like the one between fathers and daughters. From the moment Journey took her first breath, I have...
View ArticleWhy You Should Take The Summer Sex Challenge
Do happy couples have more sex? A recent study shows that the answer to that question is yes. The study reported that there was a big gap between the frequency of sex between unhappily married couples...
View Article8 Things You Should Know About Building Intimacy In Your Relationship
It’s July 1st and the first official day of the Summer Sex Challenge! And no one is more excited about today’s date than my husband. He’s been like a big kid for almost a month—is it July yet, is it...
View Article8 Conversations To Get Your Partner In The Mood
Now that we have talked about building intimacy in our relationships, this week’s conversation is all about how to get your partner in the mood. I wanted to get a man’s point of view on this topic so I...
View Article8 Ways To Seriously Spice Up Your Sex Life
I can’t believe we are already half way through the Summer Sex Challenge! So far we’ve worked on intimacy. We’ve talked about what we like and what we want more of. We’ve learned a few tips on how to...
View Article10 Secrets To The Best Orgasm Ever!
The Summer Sex Challenge is almost over…but not before we talk about the big O! Our expert, certified clinical sexologist, sex therapist, author, and speaker Dr. TaMara Griffin, has answers to all the...
View Article4 Ways To Stay Connected With Your Partner
I can’t believe it’s the end of July already! Did the month fly by or what? It was pretty easy to heat things up in my relationship once I committed to the Summer Sex Challenge. But keeping it that...
View Article14 Tips For A Healthy Start To The School Year
The bell has rung and some of your kids are back to school already! Whether your kids have started school or you still have a few weeks to get ready like we do, here are 14 tips for a healthy start to...
View Article9 Things I Want My Daughter To Know About Love
As I sent Journey out the door this morning with a box of Valentine’s for her classmates, I realized that it won’t be long before I’m sending her out the door on her first date. There are so many...
View ArticleThe Ultimate Babysitter Checklist
No matter how old my daughter is or how many times we’ve had a babysitter, I always feel a bit anxious when I leave her in the care of someone else. You too? Well I’m putting our minds at ease with an...
View ArticleSister Circle: 13 Types Friends Every Woman Should Have
Just like any relationship, maintaining a friendship can be a lot of work. It requires patience, compassion, forgiveness and respect. Some friendships will last a lifetime while others only last a...
View ArticleSpring Break Scavenger Hunt
It’s Spring Break time! If your family is having a staycation like we are, I’ve got a fun way to rediscover your city with a Spring Break Scavenger Hunt. Whether you are new to a city or have live...
View ArticleWhat Is Being Busy Costing You?
I’m drowning. I have migraine headaches on a regular basis. My hair is breaking off. I have chronic back pain. I spend quite a bit of time feeling anxious and overwhelmed. All because of stress. The...
View ArticleHow To Talk To Your Children About Tragic Current Events
From mass shootings to police brutality to terrorist attacks, our news cycle is filled with one grim story after another. It’s difficult for most adults to digest, let alone our children. Rather than...
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