My name is Karen and I am a plant killer. There. I said it. In my defense, I commit this crime inadvertently. All plants enter my home in the same state - alive. And I determine to water them the … [Read more...]
Marriage: Where Mopping Is the New Sexy
My friend recently posted a picture of her husband vacuuming with a caption that read: "Is it just me, or is this the sexiest thing you have seen all day?" Probably not something she would have … [Read more...]
Dear Boys: Dad Deserves the Last Piece of Pie
If you have a sweet, snuggly child who still says, "I love you to Pluto and back," bottle those moments. Savour every word. Shut your eyes tightly so you can replay these memories during the less … [Read more...]
Communication in Marriage: Misunderstandings are Inevitable
This is the second in a series of challenges we face when communicating within marriage. The first post of this series was a reminder to lighten up. Rather than getting defensive, reacting too … [Read more...]
Communication in Marriage: Lighten Up
Anyone who has been married for more than a minute knows that communication in marriage can be challenging. Especially when children arrive and sentences are interrupted, paused and forgotten. When … [Read more...]