Romantic DIY Mini Dates
Bella Breakdown Before we had children, my husband and I used to have weekly date nights. However, once we had kids, we were so tired and money became a priority to go toward “kid stuff” (and did I mention that we were so tired), that those times became few and far between. However, since our three kids are a little older and everyone sleeps through the night, we are always trying to find ways to get out and do something together without too much effort and without breaking the bank. Finding a reliable sitter is the first thing you...
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...
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...
