All About Me
It's a new week, again, and the best way to take care of your man at the start of the week is to take care of his wife, too. Five minutes. That's all you need today. (Okay, it may take 10 minutes to prep for this, but it will be worth it, promise.) Brew up your...
A Warm Marriage
By Paula Friedrichsen We live in a disposable society. It's now cheaper to buy a new toaster, vacuum, blender, TV, or computer than it is to have the old one repaired. Our frantic pace and enjoyment of new things dictates that we must quickly toss out anything old and...
Think About it Thursday
Best quote on marriage I have seen this week: "What counts in making a happy marriage is not so much how compatible you are, but how you deal with incompatibility." ~ Leo Tolstoy
What to Read Wednesday
Embracing Your Differences
By Paula Friedrichsen Cut roses are kept in cold storage at floral shops to keep them from blooming. This way, once they are exposed to warmth and a little natural sunlight, they will open with glory. The lovely fragrance fills your home, and the spectacular color of...
20 Gifts that Are More Thought than Bought
The first year I wasn't working full-time at Christmas, my husband and I tightened our belts in every way possible, including trimming our Christmas gift budget. As I tried to figure out how to still spread holiday cheer, it dawned on me the most meaningful presents...
Friday
Project Prayer...Hey, is it OK if I pray for you? Actually, I pray for all of my Project Managers (that would be you) everyday. I know that as noble as this whole endeavor is, it can be hard being nice everyday. Just as soon as you commit to the Project, someone gets...
Thursday
OK - this just cracked me up. The following message was in response to my note that asked, "Did You Fall Off the Turkey Wagon?" I will also be one of those that will need to expand the 21 days. My husband and I argued over, of all things, a Turkey. It sounds funny now...
What NOT to…Wear Wednesday
After doing my own (highly unscientific) research study, here's a list of things that many guys don't like in the clothing department, but are too smart to mention: Scrunchies - Come on girls. Unless you're using them to hold your hair back in the shower, throw them...
Testimony Tuesday
The note below is from a friend who's had a lot of life to deal with recently, and hasn't started the project yet. Look at how, even before she's begun, her attitude is changing. Hi Kathi, Thought you might be interested in knowing that even though I haven't formally...




