Author: Susan
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When mom turned into a monster
When my kids were toddlers, I bought them a picture book entitled, When Mum Turned Into A Monster. The story depicted a mother who quite literally turns into a monster…
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What would you do if you knew you could not fail?
Three questions to ponder: If you knew you could not fail and those around you would not only suspend judgment, but wholeheartedly support you: What would you do? Are you…
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Transitions, Simplified
Think about the emotions associated with divorce for adults – the anger, frustration, crushed expectations. It’s true – no one gets married thinking their love will end in court. Now, imagine…
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Great marriage quote
Grow old with me! The best is yet to be. ~ Robert Browning (1812 – 1889)
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Top Ten Summer Survival Tips For Moms
Transitioning from school to summer can be hard on our kids, but I think it is even harder on us moms, if you know what I mean! If we have…
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How To Talk To Your Children About Sex
Today I’m guest posting over at Simple Mom (where I’m a monthly columnist). I’ve written a post that I think you’ll enjoy as well: How to talk to your children…
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19 Must Read Blogs for Married People, Plus Several More
Last year I wrote a post about 20 must read blogs for married people. This post included many of the sites I regularly read at the time … but as…
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Marriage and Money: Do You Have a Plan?
‘He who fails to plan, plans to fail’, Proverb When you got married, did you and your spouse sit down and develop a plan for your family finances? I am…
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A Frugal Marriage Equals More Passion
Editor’s Note: Originally published March 31, 2008. For the past several months, my wife and I were making preparations to place our house on the market. We weren’t looking to…
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Swift kick in the life list
Perhaps you’ve seen the movie The Bucket List. You may even be one of the many people who’ve created such a list. If you’re not familiar with what I’m talking…
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A Simple Marriage "Summer Rocks" Sale
Warning: Blatant sales post. Summer means many things, no school for the kids, vacations, hot days sitting by the pool, yard work, and cookouts. The main thing about summer is…
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Memorial Day Musings
The approach of Memorial Day this year made me think about some of my friends and family members who have passed away. The pain of their loss may never go…