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How Mom Can Get Her Groove Back

  It’s funny: after a big meal, my husband can go to the living room and pick up a newspaper and relax. If I try to do the same thing, I hear a tiny voice in my head saying, “You really should just go ahead and tackle those dishes. You … Continue reading…

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Start Your Father’s Day Planning Early

  You probably know that it’s women who make most of the decisions about what to buy for their homes, their children and their husbands.  Men just usually aren’t into seeking out what they need to improve the world around them or themselves. So this Father’s Day, give your husband … Continue reading…

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Why is Marriage So Hard?

  As I sat writing this Espresso Minute email from a cozy corner at Panera Bread, I couldn’t help but notice the college couple “studying” in the corner.  Their books were spread across the table, but their eyes  were on each other.  They made being a couple look so easy. … Continue reading…

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Host an Awesome Play Date!

  Have you ever gotten “that look” from your child when you were hosting a play date?  You know, the one that says, “We don’t have anything to do and my friend is not having fun! Help, Mom!”  Or you might have felt that way when you’ve had kids over … Continue reading…

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9 Ways to Be a Better Mom Every Day

  I enjoy looking at “mommy blogs”— most of the time.  But there are some days when I’ve seen one adorable kids party, perfect meal, or hand-embellished apron too many.  As I look at these blogs featuring amazing moms and their seemingly endless ideas (and the energy to see them … Continue reading…

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The Secrets to Raising Boys and Girls

  It starts with the first call you make after the ultrasound: “We’re having a boy!” and the listener replies something like, “Oh, have mercy, you won’t have anything in your house that isn’t broken in three years time.” If you announce, “It’s a girl!” you’re likely to hear, “Just … Continue reading…

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How Wives Push Their Husbands Away

  There are days when I push my husband to the back of the line…  I make sure my kids have what they like for breakfast, but, whoops, I don’t have time to start my husband’s coffee.  I haven’t talked to my sister in few days, so when my husband … Continue reading…

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05-07

A Mother’s Day Gift for You!

  Because you do so much, and you do it so well, we want to say Happy Mother’s Day by giving you some of our favorite printables.  Just click on the link below to get started.  And if you want to give someone a free Mother’s Day gift, forward this … Continue reading…

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