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10 Power Ballads for Karaoke Night

If you haven’t noticed, we like to sing in our house. We’re also not afraid to laugh at ourselves. That combo makes Penn and I a pretty formidable duo when it comes to karaoke [Cough. Humblebrag. Cough]. It’s been far…

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Marriage

Know Your Fight Cycles

If there’s one thing Penn and I know for sure, it’s to not dive into deep conversations in the month of December. It almost always leads to an argument. We also try to avoid big discussions late at night when…

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80’s Fashion I Would Try Again

I’ve heard it said that once you wear a fashion trend once, you should never wear it again. I say that’s bogus. I rocked the 80’s look once before and I’d like to do it again. Case in point, my…

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Food

3 Simple Recipe Formulas for Quick Meals

I really enjoy cooking for my family. It helps me stay on top of everyone’s health and avoid the pitfalls of too many rounds of takeout. But coming up with three brand new recipes every single day for breakfast, lunch,…

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The Joy & Struggles of Youth Sports

Imagine watching your favorite athlete compete, but instead of jumping up and cheering as loud as you can, you have to sit quietly and keep your composure. No pressure valve. No clapping. (Ok, maybe soft clapping.) This is how we…

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10 Favorite Podcasts From Our Team

One thing Penn and I really love about our jobs is our podcast. Sitting down with my husband to either talk about our marriage or interview very cool guests is such a highlight of my week, every week. But to…

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Marriage

Why I’m Sorry Sucks

A couple of years ago, Penn and I realized something while we were in one of our sessions with our marriage coach, Christopher Edmonston. We were having a lot of the same fights and never really coming to a resolution.…

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10 TV Couples That Are Marriage Goals

Make no mistake, marriage is not for the faint of heart. Penn and I have been married for 16 years, and while not all of them have been easy, all of them have been worth it. I mean, we did…

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Why I Need Fall

As I type this, the temperature is currently 95 degrees in the town where I live. There’s a heat advisory so my son’s cross country practice is canceled. The one-minute walk from the Target to my car in the parking…

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Marriage

Parenting Gets Easier, Right? 

When Penn and I became parents, we had no idea what we were in for. When the newborn or toddler stage got hard, we’d make finish lines for ourselves to get through it. We’d say things like “Once they sleep…

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