If you are looking for things to do with your CHILDREN during a quarantine, you can CLICK HERE! Or things to do for YOURSELF, click here! The kids are in bed & you are ready for some quiet time with your significant other, but you don’t know what to do? Look no further – I asked […] Read more…
Archive of ‘Marriage’ category
A Letter to the Silent Wife: An Addiction Recovery Story
Hello Besties! My name is Erin! I am a 24 year old college student currently living in Utah. This is my last semester as a Theater Education Major at UVU. I spend most of my time student teaching right now, but when I do have free time I love to sew and write plays. I […] Read more…
14 Days of Love – For Him, Them and You
Oh my heavens! I can’t even BELIEVE we are already in month TWO of our #BestiesLifeChallenge – like whhhhaaat?! Where did January go?! For those of you that are new around here, WELCOME!! We are SO excited to have you join our Bestie Tribe! As “Besties” we are passionate about making EVERY day, the BEST […] Read more…
Why You Should Let Your Wife Sleep In
You’ve been there. The sun is awake…so your kids are awake… and you have one decision. One decision that will change your life forever. Do you quietly get out of bed and tip toe out of the room with the kids to let your wife peacefully continue to get her rest? OR… Do you let […] Read more…
21 Things On Your Wife’s Christmas List
To the man standing in line at Target with a box of chocolates in his hands. To the gentleman walking around the mall with a list of things to buy, but not knowing where in the world to begin. To the guy online who is searching to order the prettiest roses. And to my own husband […] Read more…
10 Things Every Dad Should Know
I am not really sure if the men in our lives truly know the effect and impact they have in the lives of us – their children and their wives. I remember the first night my husband became a dad. We sat alone in our quiet, cold hospital room with a newborn baby swaddled in […] Read more…
25 Husbands That Are Total Keepers
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…
9 Benefits My Wife and I Get from Staying Up Past Our Bedtime
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…
Why You Should LOVE Your Wife’s Stretch Marks
There they are. Just staring back at her in the mirror. Every day as she gets dressed, she sees the body and stripes that she has earned through motherhood… and she often finds herself staring and touching the stretch marks that take over half of her stomach now. From the moment she saw the two […] Read more…
11 Reasons Your Wife Deserves A Trip To Target {ALONE}
I know. It’s been a really long day at the office and all you really want to do tonight is go home, change your clothes into something comfy, put your feet up and eat a delicious meal your wife has prepared, put the kids down for bed and binge watch your favorite show on Netflix […] Read more…
12 Strange Conversations Normal Parents Have
Becoming parents. Everyone in the world gives warnings of how life will completely change once you hold that new baby in your arms. You will love deeper, cry harder, become better and be involved in one the BEST things life has to offer…. being a parent. One surprising aspect of the parental experience that no […] Read more…
To My Wife Struggling With Infertility
To my best friend and wife, I think I am the luckiest man in the world. I have a beautiful wife and a miracle daughter – what more could I ask for? When we met ten years ago, I never would have thought I would be writing to you about this sensitive subject today. Over […] Read more…
10 Things Your Infertile Wife Wants You To Know
Marriage is hard work. And when you add in life’s hardest trials and most difficult days – it gets even HARDER! We were sitting in that cold doctor’s office waiting for the doctor to come in. I was holding your hand as tight as I could. I was so scared to hear what was next. Through […] Read more…
The TRUTH About Date Night When You Are Parents
Date Night. Two words that seem to slowly disappear out of your vocabulary as soon as you become a parent. It’s not that you don’t want to have adult time without the kids and go to a nice dinner and a movie with the man of your dreams – it’s just one of those things […] Read more…
How to Love Your Spouse According to Their Love Language (and Why It’s Important)
Love is an action, not some abstract concept. To enliven your feelings for your loved one, consider how they understand and express their sincerest emotions — then you can put that into practice. This will allow you to effectively communicate your affection for them in their love language. Photo by Canico Studios Learn how you […] Read more…
The Keys To Your Relationship Through Infertility
“It will probably be very difficult for you to have children… if at all.” I can still hear the doctor’s voice. There are some sounds and words that you just never forget. My mom was with me and held my hand. Tears filled our eyes as we sat in the cold doctor’s office, just the […] Read more…
15 Best Qualities In The Best Friend You Marry
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…
13 Things Your Wife Wants You To Know: About Motherhood
I was nine months pregnant and ready to pop! My belly was massive and everywhere I turned I thought I was going to bump into something new. My back hurt, my feet were swollen and the motherhood “glow” was surrounding me. I could not wait to be a mom! I was living the dream! We […] Read more…