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Marriage

Decisions That Made Us

There’s a TikTok trend floating around right now with people telling how one small, unimportant decision has changed the trajectory of their lives. Most stories are funny or serendipitous, and it got me thinking: What were those moments for Penn…

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Wellness

Working Out With Household Items

I’m not going to pretend to be one of those people who lives in the gym, but I was going at least three or four days a week before the pandemic. I love to run outside, but I would force…

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Marriage

How to Ask For What You Want

When Penn and I first got married we would tiptoe around one another a lot. We both wanted to make the other person happy all the time. So when it came to wanting to do something just for ourselves, we…

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The Power of No

One of the best pieces of advice I’ve ever heard is “No is a complete sentence.” Especially as women, we always feel obliged to include an addendum to the word “no” to justify using it. Why is that? When a…

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What Will This School Year Look Like?

If they gave out gold medals for worrying, I’d stand atop that podium with pride. No one can beat my ability to worry about things far beyond my control. My mind can spiral about just about anything, but add “sending…

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Marriage

How to Navigate the Awkward Years

Let’s be real, middle school was (all-caps) AWKWARD. Between the braces (and for me, a bad perm) and hormones, it’s a wonder we survived. But can you believe it? We talked to someone on this week’s podcast who has made…

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My 6 Favorite Back To School Traditions

My kids are into the ceremony of things. They like traditions.  We watch Christmas Vacation as we decorate the tree and A Christmas Story after we open presents on Christmas Day.  On the last day of school, we go to…

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Wellness

5 Retro Workouts It’s Time to Bring Back

I was raised watching my mom and dad pop in a VHS and do a workout in front of the TV. Sometimes (okay… rarely) I would join in, but since it seems everything from the 90s is coming back, can’t…

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Marriage

9 Questions To Ask Your Partner In 2021

The last year has been…a lot. We spent more time together than ever before, so why does it feel like we haven’t had as many good conversations? (Yes, I know we wrote a book on communication in relationships… I see…

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The Best Subscription Boxes for Kids

Getting a box full of surprises is fun no matter what age you are. Subscription boxes have become a popular way to get new items delivered straight to your door with everything from snacks, to clothes, and even toys for…

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