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Marriage/Relationships

6 Things Every Mom Needs to Remember

My oldest child is heading to college this fall. That translates in mom talk to, “Friends beware. Spontaneous ugly cries may occur.” It also means I’ve gotten a little bit (okay… a lot bit) sentimental.

Seriously though… what’s the point of marriage?

What’s the point of marriage? No really, this is a serious question. What’s the point? If you don’t have a goal, objective, or specific outcome in mind, how can you know whether or not you’re being successful as a husband, wife, or as a couple? Choosing the wrong purpose or “point” to your marriage can …

SEVEN Things You Should Know About a De Facto Relationship

Nowadays, you do not necessarily have to be married to enjoy the same benefits as a married couple. However, there are some things that mums must know, especially if they decide not to tie the knot with their partner, and continue to live together. Here are seven things you should know about a de facto …

Dad Can Still Dad, Even At 2AM

I had no idea when I brought home our teeny tiny bundle that the biggest controversy we would encounter was how my husband and I chose to handle nighttime feedings. As in, we’d both be up taking care of our son. Together.

Guilt, Anger, Fear, and Forgiveness in Parenting

The truth is, it stops us from having a full relationship with our children. It isn’t just the ideal of being the perfect mom or parent. It is the guilt, self doubt and un-forgiveness we have toward ourselves as we parent our children. Women who work outside the home feel guilty that they are not …

Weird Things All Couples Fight About

I’m pretty sure every single one of these things has happened at our house. Some of them weekly. Weird Things All Couples Fight About How many of these fights have you had?

Foster Care: A Unique Kind of Mom

When I first became a foster mom I had a dream. In my dream I was holding and cuddling and loving a darling baby, feeling so proud to finally be a mother. But I soon realized something was wrong.

Unbox Love Giveaway

Tired of dinner and a movie? Wish you had a date-in-a-box to take care of it for you? We've found the solution.