Don’t Listen To THIS Love Advice

Society changes throughout the years. That is not a secret, and should be applied to all things, including the rules of dating. There are some rules that you might see in older shows, like ‘Sex and the City’ or in romantic comedies like, ‘How to Lose A Guy In 10 Days’ that might still hold onto dating ideals that are simply archaic now. Here are a few pieces of dating advice you should NOT listen to: 1. The Three Day Rule The idea that you need to wait three days to contact someone you’ve gone on a date with...

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Finding Fun in Parenting for You & Your Spouse

Yes, Parenthood Can Be Fun & We’ll Show You How! A typical morning for me begins at 6:30 am with trying to tiptoe as quietly to the bathroom as possible to get a peaceful 15 minutes to myself to take a shower before the demands of the day begin. By demands, I mean loud cries from my 3 children for breakfast, a clean diaper, finding a toy, etc.  Once they awake, these demands keep coming all day long, until I fall into bed, exhausted in the evening. Would I change any of this? Not for anything! However, I find that sometimes the chaos...

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Parent’s Night Out: Fresh & Fun Date Night Ideas

Parenting Shouldn’t Be All Work & No Play! Do you ever find yourself looking at your spouse and wondering when the last time you spent any time alone was? The term “two ships passing in the night” applies to so many of us with young children. It is easy to get stuck in a rut when we are overcome by the exhaustion of juggling jobs, school, chores, after school activities, etc. However, this is one of the worst things we can do for our relationship, and therefore for our children. The base of a family is the parents and...

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How to Make Almond & Date Energy Bites!

Bella Breakdown With summer fun does a hectic schedule full of throwing on last minute outfits and running out the door. Make sure your stay on track and stick to a healthy diet with easy make-ahead snacks that are packed full of protein for extra energy to dance the day away. All you need to whip up a batch of these almond and date energy bites is: 1/2 c. raw almonds 8 pitted dates 1/2 mashed banana 1/4 c. almond butter 1 tsp. vanilla 1 tsp. cinnamon unsweetened shredded coconut Start by throwing half a cup of raw almonds...

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