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Why You Need to Plan a Date Night After Kids

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Before you had kids, you never really had to think about “scheduling” time with your spouse, right? You just…did things together. Well, now you do! Because if you don’t schedule that time, just like any other goal, it just won’t happen. I know it sounds weird to plan a date night, but it really is so critical to the health of your relationship with your spouse. Scheduling date nights allows you to make space to be a couple, which is impossible to do with the kids. Life before kids vs life after kids Picture this: You and your spouse roll out of bed around 9:30 and casually make your way to the kitchen. You whip up an amazing breakfast together, … More…

20 Cheap Ways to Celebrate an Anniversary

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Maybe you’ve been married for 15 years. Maybe it’s only been four or five. Either way, after a few years, and all of the chaos that comes with kids, homes, work and well, life, it becomes easy to overlook certain things. One of those things is celebrating special occasions like anniversaries. Especially if money is tight, too. That’s why I’ve compiled this list of cheap ways to celebrate an anniversary! Why it’s important to celebrate anniversaries Just like anything important, a relationship needs nurturing. There are lots of ways to do this, of course. And throughout the year, we should be actively finding ways to connect with our spouse. An anniversary is different. It’s a special day and should be … More…

4 Discussions You Need to Have for a Happy Marriage

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Getting married is a little like buying a house. You wouldn’t buy a new house based solely on its location or outer appearance, and you wouldn’t choose a spouse that way either. When buying a new house, you ask a million questions. You want to know everything there is to know about it. Unfortunately, marriage often isn’t approached with the same desire to gather information as home buying is. This is a huge mistake! To ensure a solid foundation for a long and happy marriage, there are four topics that you need to discuss.   The biggest mistake before getting married Many people assume that because they’ve been with someone for a while, and in an intimate way, they know … More…