7 Reasons Why I’m Still Dating My Spouse

Last Monday’s post spurred some great discussion and input on dating through marriage. I’m so thankful that we’re not alone in wanting to be intentional, and prioritizing our marriage, even when obstacles and challenges arise. Brad and I certainly do not have this dating thing down to a science, but we’ve been learning the hard …

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Finding Calm

Every now and then go away and have a little relaxation. To remain constantly at work will diminish your judgement. Go some distance away, because work will be in perspective and a lack of harmony is more readily seen. – Leonardo Da Vinci Your comments and input on our not saying goodbye to dating through …

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Why I Haven’t Said Goodbye to Dating My Husband

The last couple of months Brad and I had fallen into a dating slump.  Life had gotten busy, we didn’t want to “bother” family to watch the kids, we didn’t have extra money for a babysitter, all the great excuses got in the way, and our communication began to pay the price. Our priorities for …

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Free Books on Kindle: Beyond Ordinary

I love when a book on my wish list goes FREE on Amazon!  Several people in my circles have talked about Beyond Ordinary and the impact it has had on their marriage, and so I started digging in {for FREE} last night! I loved this quote in the first chapter. Ordinary is the biggest enemy …

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Over Blackberry Cobbler

I read someone’s Facebook status yesterday that said, “Don’t forget to work on your marriage this summer – it’s worth it.” I appreciated this advice from a seasoned mother. In the excursions and activity of summer, marriage can get the cold shoulder. Brad and I made this brilliant partnership with our neighbors down the street …

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Where Would YOU Go On Your 10 Year Anniversary?

Brad and I will celebrate ten years of marriage later this year. TEN, People! Ten with quadruplets – which is really equal more like 25, perhaps even 50! 😉 Marriage is such a gift – one so worth fighting for, working at, forgiving through,  and I’m sure it will be celebrated. Most likely it will …

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Look in the Mirror…

Have you ever caught yourself being overly critical of your spouse?  Have you found that you tend to hold them to a higher standard than anyone else in your life?  Do you hold them to a higher standard than even yourself? I began asking myself these questions a few weeks ago because of a very …

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What Your Husband REALLY Wants This Valentine’s Day…

Don’t worry, my mom reads this blog, I’m not going there. Although, I think you know your man. Uh-hem. Moving on… Valentine gifts for guys always seem to come up short.  Cheesy. Trinkety. Hollow. I’m not knocking your heart key chain, or your photo mug.  If he’s in to that kind of thing, then by …

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