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Date Ideas for Dating Myself. Happy Galentine’s day to you. Yesterday, our gift to you was some information on How and Why to date yourself date, (even if you are not single.) Spending time thinking about what you desire and what you enjoy, as well as your...
6 Reasons Why You Should Date Yourself
(EVEN IF YOU'RE IN A PARTNERSHIP) Happy Valentine's Day to all of you. Yes, ALL of you! You see, I think this is a special day for sharing the love and spreading it so we can ALL can feel it. Can you imagine the ripple effect if we each took a few turns at sharing...
4 Strategies to Help You Keep Anxiety at Bay
By Carrie Spencer Everyone experiences stress and anxiety at some point. But if you find yourself under high levels of stress for an extended period of time, you may end up feeling overwhelmed and unable to deal with the situation. So here are four strategies that can...
12 Days of Christmas Tradition
Blending the cultures of two families with children, can be challenging and worth it! Joe and I married 25 years ago, putting together his daughter, 11, and my daughters 7 and 8. Of course, when you marry, you are also gaining expectations for holidays, including what...
10 Connection Ideas
Podcast of 10 connection ideas Hello all, I usually write blog; because I did a podcast on connection ideas, I thought I'd share that as a bonus! Meet "The Date Dealer," my colleague and friend, May Crow. We both geek out on finding unique and fun ways to connect with...
What Makes a Good Marriage?
Because I have been very happily married for over 25 years, I get asked often, what makes a good marriage? I thought I would ruminate on this to let you know what works for us! And why would you listen to us? Because even after all this time, we still get people who...
Adding Special Meaning to Weddings
Adding Meaning. Here is where I shine! I have knowledge of many types of ceremonies from all over the world.I interview you to see what you like/dislike, and then we create something just for you. Here are just a few common ones, but I have PLENTY MORE! Besides, they...
Elopements
A wedding trend in Idaho the last two years has been elopements. What I have been told is that big weddings are stressful and expensive and generally tends to be not about the couple. Sneaking away for a private moment in an elopement, allows the couple privacy and...
Personal Wedding Vows
Should you have personal wedding vows? What are the pros and cons of creating your own personal vows? Today we will explore this so you can make a great decision for yourselves as a couple. In the last few years, many couples have moved away from traditional vows to...
Wedding Entrance – A Memorable Procession
People are getting creative with their wedding entrances (processions), and making a grand, memorable entrance. There are many ways to make this day your own, and your wedding entrance is one place you can make a statement. Traditionally, the wedding party, consisting...