Over the holidays, my husband and I went on a number of date days. We started date days when we realized that date nights were too exhausting. Not because we were drinking too much but because staying out past...
I’ve never gone in for Valentine’s Day. The over-priced dinners, wilted roses, and bad chocolates just don’t scream intimate respect, honest discourse, and deep appreciation to me. Neither do diamonds or itchy lingerie. I guess I’m too practical –...
As a Mental Health professional in the Bay Area, I see children and teens with a wide array of issues, however one disturbing trend is how malicious kids are to each other. Every week, I meet with school age...
As the old saying goes, "First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes baby in the baby carriage." But sometimes the baby comes before the wedding, and when that happens, wedding dress shopping becomes extra challenging. Moms don't have...
My split from the father of my children did not start off as a peaceful separation. Over the years, as we worked through many challenges, we came up with simple rules to abide by. The rules are meant to...
Alone time is underrated.
Date nights are tough. They require as much planning as vacations. Staying up late on any night for adult time doesn't always work out either, because one of us knocks out first (usually me) or has...
For Mother's Day, be sure to give the mama(s) in your life some ME time! If you want to pamper and spoil mama more, we've compiled some of the latest trendy gifts suited for HER.
Here are top gift ideas...
Lately there has been some immature Mama Drama happening among my group of mama friends. Sadly, it all started on a social media parenting app, and it got me thinking a lot about how to handle things such as...
In romantic relationships, the dreaded words are: We need to talk. When it comes to family members, it’s even briefer: Please call me.
That’s the text message I received from my mom late on a recent Friday night, and my...
I haven't participated in tantric sex, but I know that quickies are the opposite of that delayed gratification. They're moments of passion, moments of opportunity, or moments of surprise, and they are 99 percent of the way my husband...
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Love, Hearts, and Valentine’s Day Crafts
Here are some fun Valentine’s Day themed crafts to get ready for tomorrow! Making Love Bugs and Hearts will surely be a big hit...
