Dear Husband, Let’s Get Back to That Simple Kind of Love
My hubby and I were both sitting on the stairs, where we had collapsed after the marathon bedtime rituals, scrolling through our Facebook feeds. And…
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Valentines Day
Sweet & Crunchy Valentine’s Snack Mix
There is something about this time year that makes me hungry for a good snack mix. Maybe it’s the dull, grey weather. And, the fact that what I…
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Dear Husband, This is What Your Wife Really Wants For Valentine’s Day
This is what your wife wants for Valentine’s Day: She wants a break. A few hours or a massage (when the kids are awake—this should not be…
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11 Big Lessons About Love For Kids This Valentine’s Day
If Valentine’s Day is a celebration of love, what specific concepts of love do we want our kids to learn? Is loving someone just about giving…
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Valentine’s Day Gifts For Teens That Won’t Make Them Roll Their Eyes
My kids are closer to adulthood then elementary school right now, and if I’m being honest, when Valentine’s day comes around, I don’t miss the…
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I Want My Kids To Feel My Love Every Day
It started with a note I wrote for my son while we were practicing his letters one day. You make my heart happy. “What does that say,…
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I Thought I Wanted Romance; Turns Out I Just Wanted You
Oh, Valentine’s Day. Can I be honest? I’m not a fan. I remember you as a young girl. You set up so many expectations in my waiting-for-love…
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Here’s Why Your February Baby Is Super Special {Science Says So!}
February will always be special to me because it’s the month I first became a mom. Yep, on February 27, 2004, a clueless 26-year-old me…
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Our Love Isn’t Fancy, But It’s My Favorite
I don’t know what you’re doing this Valentine’s Day. Maybe you’re going out for an indulgent dinner with your beloved. Maybe you’re…
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5 Valentine’s Day Cards My Husband Should Really Have Given Me
My husband is not a flower sender, or a jewelry giver, or a chocolate pusher. And that’s all fine by me, because in my world, putting the laundry…
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