Jun 12 2013
In our journey to pay off debt, Eric and I have made some significant changes to our lifestyle in order to be debt-free faster. But through it all, there were some things we just weren’t willing to give up. While money was definitely tight at times, it was never like we were scared we wouldn’t …
May 13 2013
If you’ve been reading for a while, you know I have a big problem with performing chores based on gender. SO just because I’m a woman, doesn’t mean I should be expected to cook, clean, and do the laundry. And in fact, I’m pretty lucky in that Eric loves to cook and shares the bulk …
May 07 2013
The D-word seems to be an unspoken word among married couples, even though it is extremely prevalent pretty much everywhere you turn. Is this word used too lightly? Is it “always an option”? Does everyone have a divorce clause in their marriage? For example, “I am allowed to divorce you if x, y or z …
Apr 25 2013
I think Eric and I will find ourselves in the minority when I make this next statement: We don’t do gifts. For birthdays, anniversaries, Valentine’s Day or any other gift-giving holiday except Christmas, we don’t give each other gifts. And even on Christmas, I will send him a link to what I want and all …
Apr 22 2013
When I turned 25, I mentally drafted my five-year plan. For me, my five-year plan was all about love. I knew that I wanted to get married at 30, and I wanted to be dating the guy for two years before we got engaged (hah! We all know how well that turned out), and so …
Apr 17 2013
I know I’m crazy. Every day, I’m thankful that I married a man who is extremely patient and puts up with me, because I’m a freakin’ handful and if I weren’t me, I don’t think I’d want to hang out with me either. I woke up two Fridays ago excited for the weekend. That morning, …
