On the surface, many would say my marriage is unequal, unethical, outdated and, well, oppressive. To some, I am the face of disgrace as to how far women have come. Those might perfectly describe me as that traditional, submissive wife, or 50’s housewife. I mean, that much is true – on the outside we fit […]
50/50 in marriage equality – why I believe it’s impossible Read More »
If you’re single and looking for the man of your dreams, I’m sharing some of the best books on dating and attracting a quality man in your life. Why? Well, because I read them all. And then some. I followed several postcast-ers and relationship coaches back when it was a fresh and not-so “typical” thing.
[My top 5] Best books on dating and attracting a quality man Read More »
So many people claim to hate the whole hookup culture thing, yetttt I see some of ya’ll still touching the flame when you know it’s HOT. Hell, many are just turning the burner on high heat and walking away without batting an eye. So here’s TIP #1 on how to find Love in a world
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To get this out in the open, there is a wiiiiiiide spectrum as to what is considered healthy and unhealthy space in relationships. Yet we tend to focus more on too much or too little when it comes to space, not health. Lean too far on either end of that spectrum and you risk relationship
If you fear losing him, here’s why relationships need space Read More »
The funniest part about this project – I painted it, but I hated the end result. Seriously, ew – all I can see is animal print. It was far from what I was really hoping to achieve for my tropical bohemian-style living room. So I started over. I went back and spray painted this piece
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Stop expecting YOU from others – sincerely, a recovering people pleaser. There’s a slightly nasty, yet logical part of me that thinks we do this because we are constantly told we are imperfectly perfect, and to focus on our positive qualities. So we start looking for that same sense of perfection in others – meaning,
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These are vows you should not only make but continue to keep. These are vows not only for yourself but for your relationships. And regardless of how others make it seem, self-love is not selfish. It is not arrogant, greedy, uncompassionate or egotistical. It is, however, threatening to those who lack it and who thrive
30 Self Love Vows To Make In The New Year Read More »
In need of a quick, simple dessert without all the hassle of making an entire dish for 10+? I got you with this caramel apple dump cake, but you’re going to need ramekins. It’s a purchase you won’t regret if you’re big on making single-serving or recipes for two. This recipe is the perfect fall
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When it comes to Holiday pies, I am not a pumpkin fan…like at all. The fruiter or chocolate-ier the better for me, so I did a bit of experimenting with another underrated Holiday classic: the peanut butter pie. But this is a no bake peanut butter pudding pie featuring hazelnut and an Oreo crust. Secret
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You know what bugs me most about gift guides? Seeing the same stuff – year after year. As a blogger, this can be tough, but I want to make an effort to bring the latest and most unique items and ideas well worth beyond their years. So, a gift guide that keeps on giving year
The Pawfect Gift Guide For Dog Moms, Dog Lovers + Your Dog Read More »