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10 Wacky Questions For Your Valentine

Recently, I wrote a blog post about how Penn and I are not in our “date night era.” It doesn’t mean we aren’t in love (in fact, I love him more than ever) but it’s just… different. When you’ve been…

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Marriage

This Is Not Our Date Night Era

There was a time when we’d have a reservation at a cozy restaurant to celebrate Valentine’s Day. I’d dress up, spray perfume and then sip champagne toasting our young love.   Things are different now but not “bad” different. Just ……

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Marriage

How To Find Your Person 

A couple weeks ago, I stitched a TikTok asking where you find all the good men. I jokingly said that you need to find the guys working on magic tricks and getting mathlete trophies in middle school. (Also show choir,…

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Valentine’s Day Gift Guide

We recently shared some Valentine’s ideas that aren’t things if you are looking for a gift that doesn’t require spending money or a gift that involves lots of quality time together. But, of course, you can’t go wrong with wrapping up…

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Valentine’s Ideas (When You’ve Been Together Forever)

Yes, I’m one of those people who looks forward to Valentine’s Day. When the cold, dark days of January start to get me down, I love to break out the heart-shaped wreath I keep in the attic. After the frenetic…

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My 10 Favorite Sappy Songs

Valentine’s Day has come and gone but that annual celebration of love and chocolate always reminds me of my favorite sappy tunes. The songs that make me think about mine and Penn’s early dating days or our wedding … and…

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The 10 Best Movies for that First Date Feeling

Dating may feel like a lifetime ago, but I definitely remember how awkward and exciting it was. Those first dates, in particular. The forced conversation and mixed signals — it’s nothing like what you usually see in the movies. The…

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Food

Charcuterie Two Ways

I don’t know about you but I have a vivid childhood memory of feeling extra fancy on school days when I got to pack a Lunchable for my meal. Now that I’m an adult, I try to relive that high…

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Marriage

7 At-Home Valentine’s Date Night Ideas

Remember when we thought this pandemic would be kicked in a couple of weeks? As we sit at home, and near another holiday under Covid restrictions, we’re looking for something … anything to make it special.  Penn and I have…

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10 Creative Ways to Spread More Love

When you hear someone say “Valentine’s Day” you probably act in one of two ways: You get that warm, fuzzy feeling picturing someone special OR you rolled your eyes so hard they almost got stuck. Either way, the commercially manufactured…

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