Day 19 – Advent Calendar

Schedule a “date night” with someone special in your life (an evening out with your best friend, kid(s), or someone you haven’t seen in a while).  DO NOT CANCEL {You may choose to simplify the process big-time.  It doesn’t need to be time-consuming, stressful, or cost you anything.  Do what works for you and enjoyContinue reading “Day 19 – Advent Calendar”

Worth the Investment

Last week Doug and I went on our first dAtE in quite a while.  I can not tell you how great it was to be able to eat a meal and hang out without being interrupted!  We were able to talk about things beyond the everyday “stuff” and found ourselves LeArNinG new things about eachContinue reading “Worth the Investment”

Lesson Learned: Enjoy Occasional Trips w/out Your Kids

(Written this past February) Greetings from Hawaii!  I am writing this as I sit on our hotel balcony, overlooking the ocean.  I was lucky enough to be able to tag along with Doug since he had a conference here for a week! We wrestled with the thought of taking our kids on this trip.  WeContinue reading “Lesson Learned: Enjoy Occasional Trips w/out Your Kids”