Today, while we were driving to the second store of the day (the second store on my list of errands that needed to be done today), Mickey said to me "I think this is the most excited I've been about a vacation in a while." We love to travel to Hilton Head or home to Pennsylvania. His ...
Marriage
How we keep our marriage strong
My husband and I work hard to continue to keep our marriage strong after kids because marriage is important! . Today, my husband and I celebrate our 11th year of marriage. We started dating when I was 13 years old and he was 14. I can say, with 100% truthfulness, that Mickey (also a ...
25 tips that will change your marriage
Maintaining a strong marriage is a lot harder than one would think, but it is also very possible. Your marriage can be growing in whatever season you are in. Here are 25 tips that will change your marriage (1) Make time for your marriage each and every day. Maybe it is 20 minutes talking ...
The marriage advice for my sons
Happy Valentines Day! Last night, Mickey was up late working (until almost 3:00 am!) and I was watching Bridges of Madison County. I've always loved that movie, like I like all of those love stories: The Way We Were, Love Story, Splendor in the Grass. I've always had a soft spot for movies ...
12 (cheap) date-night ideas
Oh.. being married! My husband and I have been married since 2004 (dating since 1997... high school sweethearts) and we have a stronger marriage since having kids. The strongest marriages are built one memory at a time. I love to share date-night ideas, because, while they are far and few ...
5 smartest marriage tips from couples married 10+ years
I wanted to share these smartest marriage tips because having a strong marriage can sound a little overwhelming at times... especially when you add kids to the mix. However, building a stronger marriage is not as hard as you think, when you really think about these tips. With some intention and ...
the 8 people your spouse becomes at night
I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of TapInfluence for Breathe Right® nasal strips. I received product samples to facilitate my review as well as compensation to thank me for my participation. Get your #nightsright Yesterday, Mickey and I were talking about how he thinks that I ...
10 ways to be a caring wife (lessons from my grandmother)
I wanted to share these 10 ways to be a caring wife (and a caring husband!) because I think that they are important to remember when you are trying to grow your marriage after kids. They are lessons learned from my grandmother and I am excited to share them with you. She was an amazing person ...
You are having another baby? Defending large families…
I have always wanted four children. I have wanted a large family for as long as I can remember. since I was little. My grandmother had four children. My great-grandmother had 11 children. My Great-great-grandmother had more than that. Each of our children was thought about, planned and brought ...
10 Lies that we tell ourselves about being married.
Last week I was reading an article about the LIES that we believe when we get married. Some of them shocked me while others I could relate to. While I forget most of them, I remember a few and wanted to add to them. These are 10 lies that we tell ourselves about being married because there is no ...
Tips for a stronger marriage
Today I am happy to share these 8 tips for a stronger marriage. Your marriage is important and it needs your attention, especially if you are going to grow your marriage after kids. Marriages can last when couples are willing to be open and honest with one another, using clear ...
Date your husband without leaving the house
Hello, it is Keri, from Living In This Season, sharing again today, and we are talking all about dating your spouse. I know for my husband and I, dates are a very pricey thing now that we have 3 kids. Babysitter cost, dinner cost, movie, or whatever you decide to do... It all adds up fast. So ...
grow your marriage after kids
How to Grow Your Marriage After You Have Kids Life changes drastically after you have kids, and not just in the sense that you’ll get less sleep (for the next 18+ years). From talking about who changes the next diaper to deciding what kind of parenting style to follow, you’re living ...
How to make your diamond ring sparkle
When my husband proposed to me, the summer going into our junior year of college, he gave me the most beautiful ring. It was just what I wanted! Well, a few months passed and it had lost its shine & sparkle. One night when I was at his parent's house, his Mom gave me this tip on how to ...
REAL women share REAL advice for REAL (strong) marriages- Day 4: Patience
My husband and I are celebrating 10 years together, so in honor of that, I want to do a mini-marriage series. When I was engaged, some of the important women in my life wrote out advice for me. It is advice that I still cherish today. I am going to take the next few days to share these letters with ...
Real women share Real Advice for Real (STRONG) marriages: Day 3- Understanding
My husband and I are celebrating 10 year together, so in honor of that, I want to do a mini-marriage series. When I was engaged, my mom asked the women in my life to write out advice for me. It is advice that I still cherish today. I am going to take the next few days to share these letters with ...
Real women share real advice for real (strong) marriages : Day 2- Forgiveness in a marriage
My husband and I are celebrating 10 year together, so in honor of that, I want to do a mini-marriage series. When I was engaged, my mom asked the women in my life to write out advice for me. It is advice that I still cherish today. I am going to take the next few days to share these letters with ...
Real women share real advice for real (strong) marriages … Day 1- Giving
Real women share real advice for real (strong) marriages ... Day 1- Giving My husband and I are celebrating 10 year together, so in honor of that, I want to do a mini-marriage series. When I was engaged, my mom asked the women in my life to write out advice for me. It is advice that I ...
I’m going to bed … Do you get sidetracked?
Is this what your house looks like? In our house, you could come in and find this.... (nickmom) So, you can imagine that he is pretty tired, and when I finally announce that I'm going up to bed, and my husband says "Ok, me, too.", it means two completely different things. I begin slowly ...
My #1 must-do tip for a happy marriage (and a bunch of advice from other couples!)
I am excited to share this tip for a happy marriage with you … this is for BOTH of you. Love, Respect and Pray together. The rest will fall into place. In this post, I will share my best tips for a happy marriage (with my #1 tip for a happy marriage included!). I also added an update ...