If you are looking for a way to keep your boyfriend or girlfriend in line, look no further. If you want to make sure you never fall helplessly in love again, listen up. If you want to ensure that your significant other will do your bidding, this post is for you. If you want to gain and keep the upper hand in your relationship, follow these steps. ... but, be warned. You cannot complete this mission effectively if you allow yourself to love him or her. Love will soften your heart and your efforts will be in vain. The First Step is to Get Him or Her Completely Hooked. Be sweet. Precious. … [Read more...]

Another Friday is upon us! Even years after graduating from my formal education, I still get excited when the weekend comes. Even if I work over the weekend, something inside me demands fun, rest, and relaxation – because it’s the weekend! Working on Saturdays (granted, I work from home) still feels more relaxed than working during the week. Weekends equal fun and glorious laziness; well, at least to me. ~smile~ Eric enjoys the flexibility of being able to work on whatever he chooses over the weekend. Does he want to work on a house project? Does he want to work on a PreEngaged project? … [Read more...]

Ah, Groundhog Day. I never cared much for the holiday, but I have always held a deep, deep appreciation for the movie. Oblige me one moment if you would. ~clears throat~ “All right woodchuck chuckers, it’s GROUNDHOG DAY!” “Well, what if there is no tomorrow? There wasn’t one today. Hello?” “This is one time where television really fails to capture the true excitement of a large squirrel predicting the weather.” “Ned... Ryerson. ‘Needlenose Ned’? ‘Ned the Head’? C'mon, buddy.” In honor of yesterday’s Groundhog Day report, I simply must crawl under my warm covers and enjoy this movie … [Read more...]

It is Leap Year! The one year out of every four when February almost catches up to the other months. Since February is a shorter month, I can only say, Thank goodness it is a winter month! (At least where I live.) We do not mind our winter months being shorter! January is gone and we hope you were able to create an unforgettable month of blessings, fun, excitement, and giving with your sweetheart. February is upon us and we can make the next twenty-nine days just as fantastic! Valentine’s Day Month Last February, I decided to give Eric a coupon every day in the form of a valentine for the … [Read more...]

One of the most stress-inducing questions a single person will ever ask is, “How do I know when I have met the right person for me to marry?” So, they ask a married person. Single Person: “Hey, married person (who should be wiser than me in this area), how do you know when you have met the right person to marry?” Married Person: <shrugs> “You’ll just know.” That may be true for some people, but it is a thoroughly unhelpful answer for most of us. Even as a young teenager, I wondered how two people knew they were right for each other; and, how was I going to be sure when the time … [Read more...]