Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas!! Today is one of my most favorite days in the world. It only has competitors from the birthdays of my children and my wedding day. Christmas is about so much more than the gifts that we give and receive today. Christmas all began with the gift of love. The love of a child, the love of a Father, the unselfish love of others. This is a big day for many couples throughout the world. Christmas is always a fun time to spend with the ones that you love. It is a time to be merry and happy. I … Continue reading

Couples and Christmastime Traditions

I’ve been so busy this month “doing” Christmas that whatever spirit I’ve had has been forced so far. But tonight during dinner Elf was on. As Wayne and I sat merrily cracking away on our crab legs (Publix had them on sale…Yum!), one of our little trees winked back at me, and I laughed at Will Ferrell’s antics as Buddy the Elf, I felt the real Christmas spirit finally taking hold. My stress started melting away and I realized I could suddenly breathe a little easier. There’s not much left to do except enjoy the holiday. The last big Christmas … Continue reading

Marriage Week in Review: December 10 – December 16

The marriage section has taken many turns this week at Families.com. The hot topics continue to roll in as Courtney and I try to cover all of the areas that keep you reading. Check out below for a quick recap of all that we have discussed. Tuesday, December 11 The Stages of Marriage In life we go through many stages. Relationships and marriage is no different. This article touches on the various stages in a marriage. Can Casanovas Ever Really Commit? In this article, Courtney discusses a man whom she saw on a television talk show. The man was a … Continue reading

Do You Tell Your Husband How Much You Spend on Gifts?

It is the season for shopping. Everywhere that you look people are buying items and standing in checkout lines. Sale signs and coupons cover the newspapers. Almost every store on every corner can be seen full of shoppers. Customers dash in and out making their purchases. Many of the shoppers in the world are women. Of course most shopping this time of the year is for someone other than yourself. However, women have a tendency not to be able to pass up a good deal. With this, I wonder how much do the husbands of these women truly know about … Continue reading

Shopping the Catalogs: More Romantic Rings

Yesterday I listed a few romantic rings that have caught my eye as I’ve been shopping the catalogs this holiday season. The list was getting a bit long, so I broke it up. Here’s the rest of my picks: From The Danbury Mint Diamond Rapture Ring: Yep, rapture’s an apt name to describe the response someone might give when receiving this ring. Royal Sapphire Ring: With a kind of a crown design to it, it certainly is royally regal. Diamond Swirl Ring: Simple, elegant, and stately. Diamond Promise Ring: Both the name and the design caught my attention. (And made … Continue reading

Shopping the Catalogs: Romantic Rings

I’m not a big jewelry wearer, but I’d like to be. (My problem is I’m not the most graceful person. I usually break or lose it. It’s amazing that, other than one bent prong, in the 12 plus years I’ve had my diamond ring I haven’t managed to destroy it yet.) However, while I’ve been shopping the catalogs for gifts to give, I’ve also been admiring some things my alter ego (the one who knows how to wear jewelry without abusing it) would like. In particular, rings. Below is a list of the ones that caught my eye and stole … Continue reading

Shopping the Catalogs: Pet Lovers Paradise

‘Tis the season when catalogs clutter our mailboxes. Unlike some people who immediately toss them, I shop them. I never know what I might find, and this year I found a ton of cool stuff for pet and animal lovers and owners as well as for pets themselves. I don’t know if it’s because I’m paying more attention this year or if the catalog companies have caught on to our passion for pets. Whatever it is, it does seem like every catalog this year offered a bunch more pet products than ever before. Whether you’re a dog person, cat person, … Continue reading