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Mama’s Turn: Clorox and Flowers

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My sweet husband came up from behind me to offer me an unexpected but much needed hug. He looked around to make sure no one was looking (as if he would get in trouble) and quickly wrapped his arms around my waist. Much too quickly, he let go. With a wrinkled-up nose and a disappointed voice, he asked, “Have you been cleaning again?” Like a small innocent child, I looked up to … [Read more...]

One Date at a Time: Keeping it Real During a Quarantine

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We all know that date nights can help you feel closer to your partner and remind you that you are a team. But at a time where you are forced to STAY HOME, causing you to be SUPER CLOSE together a gazillion hours a day, the idea of spending MORE TIME together may not be so appealing. I get it, really, I do. No matter how much you may love your significant other, it’s easy to get … [Read more...]

Mama’s Turn: How Not to Get Free Cable

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I love my husband. If you follow my other column (One Date at a Time), you can see just how much. That said, after 25 years of being together, one could say that we know how to push each other’s buttons. Now, I certainly am not easy to live with, and yes, I have done my share of things that bug him. He lets me know, too. Like how he has started playing a stupid game every night … [Read more...]

One Date at a Time: STEPPING Up Your Date Night Game

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Believe it or not, I am a pretty simple girl. It doesn’t take much to make me happy. Happiness for me is the feel and smell of fresh, clean sheets on your bed, a cup of coffee, and a book to read when it is raining, CHEESECAKE, and a good pedicure! Oh, and date night with my hubby, of course. With this knowledge in mind and wanting to STEP up his date night game, Hubby … [Read more...]

Mama’s Turn: Giving Yourself Permission

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I recently said YES! I know that statement in and of itself may not seem very important, but allow me to explain and you will see why it is indeed worthy of that exclamation mark.  Over coffee one day, my dear friend and I were talking about how different life is now that our kids are older. I mentioned how I felt like I am ready to start something new, but I don’t … [Read more...]

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