For most families, spring is one of the busiest times of the year. Which means, for most wives and moms, that schedules and to-do lists that already seemed crazy are about to get even crazier. At a time of year when many women are longing to slow down and enjoy [continue reading]
12 Quick and Healthy Meals for Busy Families
Have you set a goal of eating well this year, but find that your schedule sometimes makes it almost impossible? When that happens, it’s time to stick to the basics and focus on simplicity. No new recipes, no fancy ingredients – just a few simple, tried-and-true meals. Here are 12 [continue reading]
Is Your Marriage Just Another Task on Your “To Do” List?
Is your marriage something that brings joy and companionship into your life? Or is it just another item on your “to do” list? I ask this because I read an article this week which suggests that, for many women, marriage is the latter. It’s the thing that makes them “time starved,” [continue reading]
3 Questions That Can Reduce Stress and Increase Calm in Your Life
Life seems to be busy, almost chaotic, for most families. How are things going for you? If you feel reasonably calm and have maintained a grasp on your sanity, I applaud you. And I’m guessing you’re in the minority. If you feel tense and frazzled, and dread looking at your [continue reading]
SmallStep #11 – Ask for the Things You Need
SmallSteps are simple things you can do to live a calmer, healthier and sexier life. You don’t have to turn your life upside down in order to make positive changes. Sometimes very small changes, repeated over time, can make a big difference. This week, consider adopting the SmallStep of asking for [continue reading]
4 Steps to Scheduling a Regular “Parents’ Night”
Yesterday I shared four reasons to consider setting aside occasional evenings for you and your husband to connect and enjoy some “down time” together. I called those evenings “Parents’ Night,” but you could call it whatever you like. (And you don’t have to be parents to plan and enjoy these [continue reading]