I'm a big believer in date night...especially when we're talking about a date night in. The beginning of the school year is SO hectic for our family. The hubs and I simply want to sit on the couch and relax at the end of a busy week. That being said, if we don't pay attention, ...read more
It's Valentine's weekend! While my husband and I don't usually brave the crowds and prix fixe menus to celebrate our love, we do like to make a special meal at home sans kids. We'll likely be opening up a nice bottle of wine to go with dinner, but I love starting off the ...read more
Raise your hand if you love pizza... Me! Me! Me! Yeah, pizza could totally be my Valentine... Sorry, husband and children, but I'm spending Feb. 14 with a bottle of wine and a large pepperoni pie. (Actually, that sounds kind of incredible.) Alas, I can have my pizza (and eat it ...read more
It's a new year. It's the time to break out the planners and make resolutions to do better, to be better. Better parents, better friends, better to ourselves and better to our spouse. My husband and I both work and our kids keep us busy (like, so busy). It's easy to let a few ...read more
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post brought to you by Bertolli. My sister had her first baby a few months ago, and like most new parents, they haven't had much alone time since that little bundle of joy arrived. So, I thought it would be nice to make them a romantic dinner for ...read more
This post was sponsored by California Pizza Kitchen Oven-Ready Pizzas. I’m of the firm belief that spending quality alone time with your spouse is vital to having a healthy marriage. My hubs and I try to fit in date nights as often as possible and while I love heading out on the ...read more
Your mission should you choose to accept it: Go see a movie… by yourself! I know, I know—no task has ever sounded more appealing and less realistic. But I managed to succeed in this pursuit thanks to a sponsored opportunity with SocialMoms. I can’t even remember the last time ...read more
I have a three year old and a seven month old at home, and this means one thing…. I seriously, majorly, desperately need a date night with my husband. Come to think of it, I could also use a date night with myself. Unfortunately, date nights (with or without my plus-one) have ...read more
I’m sort of a homebody. Okay, I’m totally a homebody. So, when it comes to date night, nine times out of 10, I’ll opt for a quiet evening at home on the couch with a nice bottle of wine, a bar of good chocolate, and my Netflix queue ready to go. (And, yes, my husband is usually ...read more
I don’t know about you fellow parents, but this mama could definitely use more date nights in her life. Between our careers and the kiddos, the hubs and I are constantly on the go and we don’t always set time aside for “just the two of us” kinda nights. Even if we do pencil a ...read more
When you think of the word glamour, does simplicity come to mind? Perhaps not, but it should! While I love sparkle as much as the next girl, I’m also a big fan of simple pieces that are so well made they don’t need adornment. That is the case with Vanity Fair’s brand new bra, the ...read more
So, basic black is a staple in most women's wardrobes right? The majority of us have a go-to little black dress for instance. Who doesn't have a pair of go with everything black pumps? And not enough can be said for how many ways a basic black blazer can be worn. But we're not ...read more
Date nights are something we need more of in my house. Am I alone? Now that kiddo number two is making our lives even crazier and more wonderful, the hubs and I just haven't been able to go out on as many dates as we used to. When we are able to escape for a few hours to enjoy ...read more
There's nothing quite like a summer date night. There is something so magical about the summertime and I find myself trying to plan more date nights during the summer than I do the rest of the year. While the hubs would probably most like to see me in a baseball tee, jeans and a ...read more
I've mentioned before that my husband and I are trying to get better about having regular date nights. The list of excuses are long, so I was thrilled when we couldn't think of any when I heard all about Vincenzo's Supper Club. Run by Hearth and Table, a small Brooklyn based ...read more
A new must-see film called Conception will show the ups and downs of life from a couple fighting the odds of fertility to young teenagers losing their virginity. The film follows nine very different couples on the night they conceive, showing that sex can sometimes be more ...read more
We are all for some romance, but on Valentine's Day romance doesn't come cheap. In fact, according to the NRF Americans are expected to shell out an estimated $17.6 Billion this Valentine's Day. Saving money is also sexy and Momtrends learned some incredible tips from Amy ...read more
When you become a mom balancing your time, your kids and their schedules, work and everything else makes life rather challenging '?? to say the least. Luckily we now live in a digital age where we can streamline everyday errands like making a doctor'??s appointment to shopping ...read more
