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99 Compliments for Kids

March 14, 2017 11:35 am Published by Leave your thoughts

Kids love to be complimented—especially by their moms.  So print out these 99 compliments for kids, tape them somewhere only you can see them, and share a few with your children every day. Don’t miss our 99 Things You Might be Thankful for about Your Husband. 1. I love when you ______. 2. You’re talented. 3....


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5 Things Your Wife Needs Most

January 30, 2017 12:09 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

When my wife and I first got married, I was convinced that I knew how to be a great husband.  However, it didn’t take long to see that I still had a lot to learn about caring for this beautiful lady I had chosen to be my wife. Now that we’ve been married for over...


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41 Ways to Romance Your Husband

January 30, 2017 12:02 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

Is your husband a Sports Authority guy or a Bass Pro Shop guy? Is he a meat and potatoes man or a carb-avoiding fitness- focused fellow? There are many types of husbands, and many varied preferences when it comes to the kind of romance men like. So when you’re thinking of romantic ideas for him,...


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What to Do When You Are Lonely in Marriage

January 30, 2017 12:15 am Published by Leave your thoughts

As humans, we are not meant to be isolated. We all crave deep and lasting connections with other people. But we know it’s possible to feel alone in the middle of a crowd, and it’s possible to sleep in the same bed with someone for years and still feel lonely. Many of us never expect to...


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Lists to Love By

November 29, 2016 12:48 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

One for him, one for her… Two books of simple steps to the marriage you want. It’s no secret that there is a wide emotional gap between men and women. Couples crave love and attention from one another, but they don’t always know how to show it. LISTS TO LOVE BY FOR BUSY WIVES and...


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10 Texts to Send to Your College Student in their First 10 Days

September 13, 2016 2:59 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

Over the last few years, Susan and I have dropped off three of our kids at college.  Each time was hard. Each time I cried all the way home.  Like a lot of parents sending their freshman to college, Susan and I wondered, “Did we prepare them well? Did we do enough? Will they remember...