This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of The Grommet. The opinions and text are all mine. Oh, Heyyyy Bestie! Have you been on the hunt for the PERFECT Father’s Day gift for your man this year and just can’t seem to find “THE ONE?!” Look no further…you know I’ve got your […] Read more…
Husbands come in all different shapes and sizes – but is yours one of the very BEST out there?! Here are 25 husbands that are total keepers… if your man falls under any of these categories you better hold on to him tight! Photo by are amazing photographer Christine Olson Photography 1. THE PATIENT MAN: […] Read more…
Annnnnd they are finally asleep! Our little family recently expanded and as we welcomed our little new buddy into the gang, my wife and I quickly realized that our life has forever changed. The regular routine of tag teaming bed time with just one kid was amazing for years, but came to an abrupt halt […] Read more…
When I say the words, “Best Friend” what do you think of? Instantly – a fun memory may come into your mind, a smile may come on your face, maybe tears fill your eyes or your mind may even go blank, wondering who your best friend REALLY is. For me, I have had the same best friend […] Read more…
We all know that eating right and exercising will help to keep anyone in shape. But did you know that there is more you can do than badger your man to hit the gym more often and to lay off the pizza and beer? In fact, implementing these simple tricks have an almost immediate effect […] Read more…
No doubt you’ve been there. Coming home from a long day at work to hear how long and overwhelming the day was from your wife. It’s true, her day was hectic and filled with all kinds of sights and smells that make most men queasy. That’s why the first three words that come out of […] Read more…
Let’s face it. Dads are awesome. In addition to the many hours that we spend on the job, we also excel at other envious extracurriculars such as growing beards, mowing lawns and sculpting our sought after dad bods. As amazing as all of that is, I have learned recently that no matter how cool I […] Read more…
Let’s face it, married life isn’t for sissies. This everyday adventure is full of ups and downs that bring couples closer together, most of the time. After my wife and I got married we had so much fun together enjoying the honeymoon stage and truly falling even more in love than we were before. As […] Read more…
You’re living the dream, right? Every day you wake up in a castle that is a bit drafty, but hey it’s home. You have those who wait on you hand and foot, food prepared at the ring of a tiny little bell and loved ones who have magical powers that help you conjure up snowmen […] Read more…
Like most guys, I am pretty sure that I know everything. That’s right, 60% of the time I am right, every time. For the few times that I am found flat on my feet I turn to my reliable old friend, Google. Unless you have been living under a rock in a galaxy far, far, […] Read more…
I have been married for nearly seven years now and through those years I have learned a lot. One lesson that recently improved my marriage was my decision to completely ignore my wife for a week. Now, before you write me off as insensitively vain, hear me out. All photos in this article are by […] Read more…
We walked out of our wedding reception holding hands as the crowd was cheering for us. Our car was decorated with balloons and streamers – so much that we could barely get inside. The back window said “JUST MARRIED” and I felt like I was floating in the car with my big wedding dress taking up […] Read more…
The other day it was freezing in our house – Winter suddenly arrived over night! As I was pulling down on the string to our ceiling fan, the string completely broke off and I found myself standing under a speedy fan with the string in my hands. I just stood there looking at what I […] Read more…
We all remember the famous song we use to sing on the playground in elementary school, when a boy and a girl liked each other. “Dani and Tyson kissing in a tree! K-I-S-S-I-N-G. First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes the baby in the baby carriage.” And then we would run away, giggling because […] Read more…
From the moment you woke up this morning you have been communicating with others. Whether it is online, in person or via text message, you are interacting with others. As you communicate with others you strive to convey your feelings through words and phrases. Throughout all of English, there is one phrase in the that […] Read more…
When my husband and I first got married we sat down to work on our finances. We wrote down all of our “necessities” versus our “wants”. Of course on our Necessities list there were things like rent, groceries, electricity, car, gas and cell phones. And on our Wants list there were things like date night, […] Read more…
I always knew my husband would be a great dad – EVERY little kid has always been drawn to him! I remember when we were dating and newly married, at family gatherings all of the 2-10 year olds were SO excited for Uncle Tyson to be there. He was fun and wasn’t afraid to play on […] Read more…
I think it is so important to remember that no marriage is perfect! And if you are struggling in your marriage – you are totally NOT alone. I am so honored to introduce you all to Sam Tielemans, a marriage and family therapist in Las Vegas, to talk today a little about why marriages really […] Read more…
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