Jan 13, 2012 | Just for Dads, Just for Moms, Marriage & Couples, Moms & Dads
By Shannon McGinnis Koontz Like many of you with small children, New Year’s Eve was a quiet evening at home. My husband and I sipped wine and watched The Bucket List. The movie ended just before midnight, so we counted down to 2012, went upstairs to kiss the kids, and...
Dec 5, 2011 | Crafts & Hobbies, Entertaining, Gift Ideas & Gift Shoppes, Holidays, Local Sales & Shopping Events, Marriage & Couples, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Recreation, Shopping
It’s the busy season and we all have lists we’re checking twice. But which list would you rather check off? List One: 1) Going to the mall, 2) Putting gas in the car, 3) Hiring a sitter for the kids, 4) Navigating through traffic, 5) Finding a parking lot, 6) Standing...
Sep 29, 2011 | Entertaining, Family Time, Local Resources, Marriage & Couples, Moms & Dads, Non Profits, Parenting & Family, Recreation, Sports
It is that time of year again where the symphony season is just getting started. If you were reading our site last winter, you may remember my post saying I was one of those people who was originally very skeptical about the symphony. I had the typical stereotypes...
Jun 13, 2011 | Marriage & Couples, Moms & Dads
By Guest Blogger Kim Buccino How do I begin writing about Marriage and Couples when there are so many topics that can be discussed in this subject matter? The most basic point to start from would be; how do we see ourselves and our spouses/partners in terms of our...
Dec 9, 2010 | -, Just for Moms, Local Resources, Marriage & Couples, Moms & Dads, Non Profits
A few months ago, I met Kim Williams at an event at the Ronald McDonald House. Kim has his own website, blog, and is one of the “techy-est” people I know! He is “linked in” all over! Kim is also a public speaker. He recently sent me details...
Nov 12, 2010 | Marriage & Couples, Moms & Dads
By Guest Blogger Kristen Bagwell It’s Saturday, and I thought I’d make something nice for dinner since we have some extra time tonight. The hubs is upstairs watching THE football game (aka his chosen one of the 6 that are on), and my girl is fuzzied up on the couch...
Nov 3, 2010 | -, Marriage & Couples, Moms & Dads
After watching a talk show the other day about married couples and date nights, it made me start to think about “couple time” The time that my husband and I get to spend together seems to keep getting shorter and shorter. From talking to other friends, it seems we are...