I admit it. I'm a little bit of a Valentines Day Scrooge. I don't like feeling like I'm giving an expression of love just because Hallmark tells me I should be ... or just because I want to stock up on dark chocolate. Loving all year is a lot more important to me, but like a friend of mine recently ...
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Marriage Monday: Half-time & Husbands
If you want a strong marriage, pay attention to Beyonce. As the 2013 Super Bowl half-time entertainer, she had a captive audience while more than 108 million people saw the 3rd most watched show in United States TV history.
Behind Thanksgiving, the Super Bowl is the second biggest food ...
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Rolo bars
Feed Me Friday often inspires me on Monday or Thursday to open up my recipe books, tabs, or magazines. I just love it when I can make something "semi-homemade" from a few simple ingredients, and my family feels like it's "from scratch" just for them. This week I needed to make a big batch of ...
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2New ~ Encouragement for your plans
If you were still on track with your New Year's goals last weekend, the Super Bowl just might've been the final straw to giving up on your great plans. Even for those who don't care much about the battle over the pig skin (that would be the ball), it seems to entice most everyone to indulge in ...
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Marriage Monday: Fresh Tips from Old People
What new things have you learned about marriage from the old couples in your life? When I say "old" people, I say it with great affection and respect, thinking of people Jeff and I have described with words like "mentors, friends, and examples." A recent evening with 2 older couples left us with a ...
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