The beginning of a new school year is the perfect time to learn the five words women need to learn to say: No. Not Now. Not Anymore. Do those words roll easily off your tongue? Can you say them without stammering, apologizing, or feeling guilty? If not, you probably won’t [continue reading]
6 Ways to Enjoy and Appreciate Your Husband’s Masculinity
Do you value your husband’s masculinity? Modern American culture tends to downplay the value of men and masculinity. And although most of us try to reject the negative influences of our culture, the reality is that entertainment, the media and other cultural influences affect us. We’ve all seen television shows [continue reading]
6 Free Gifts Your Husband Wants and Needs
Would you like to give your husband an expensive gift that you just can’t afford? I sure would. My husband is a car guy, and would love to drive a pricey, high-performance car. If I could, I’d gladly buy him a Porsche, Ferrari or Lamborghini. But, unless Publisher’s Clearinghouse shows [continue reading]
3 Reasons to Create Marriage and Family Rituals
You probably know that rituals can help you, your husband, and your children connect and make memories together. But did you know that marriage and family rituals can help you focus on living the kind of calm, sane and purposeful life you really want? That they can help you slow [continue reading]
6 Strategies for Creating a Calmer Christmas
(This first appeared as a guest post on my friend Christina’s blog, Juggling Real Food and Real Life.) Ready or not, the Christmas season is upon us. Your schedule is probably packed, and chances are you’re having a hard time keeping things calm and healthy. And keeping things sexy may [continue reading]
Live Calmer with a “Start the Week” List
If you find that small crises are stealing the calm from your days, consider using a “Start the Week” list to bring them under control. It’s simple, takes very little time, and pays you back many times over in terms of lower stress and greater peace of mind. Here are [continue reading]