I’ve never been one for an over-the-top Valentine’s Day celebration. Restaurants are crowded, everything is heart-shaped and perfectly innocent chocolates are stuffed with icky cherry and coconut fillings. But these are minor …
Relationships
7 Ways for 7 Days: Spending Quality Time with Your Spouse
Today is National Spouses Day, a day dedicated to reminding us to take time for each other. I heart my husband in a super-nerdy, love story kind of way. I want to …
Don’t Forget to Love Every Day
Nothing sparks mom guilt like a little voice saying, “Mom, can you play with me?” It breaks my heart every time I have to tell my son or daughter that I can’t. …
Throwing the Perfect Holiday Party
Being far away from family during the holidays can be challenging. There may be some anxiety about the impending festivities, who to share them with and what to do. The good news …
The Art of Communication in a Military Relationship
“My check engine light is on and my air conditioner stopped working.” That’s how my husband recently greeted me on the phone. I responded by telling him the utilities in our new …
Bystander Intervention
Lately, my mornings have been so hectic. Running here and there, trying to get everyone ready and out the door. But today was different. I woke up before the kids and dogs …