by Janel Breitenstein | Feb 20, 2018 | beauty
So I’ve been presenting our church’s announcements lately. Which y’know, wouldn’t be that big of a thing if they didn’t…tape me. So far, every Sunday, I shrink a little in my seat as the monitor enlarges my prerecorded face to two...
by Janel Breitenstein | Feb 16, 2018 | anger, challenging, children, Culture, current events, difficulty, Family, kids, Parenting, practical, tweens and teens
The horrific news from Florida has all of us reeling. It’s leaving far more questions than answers in its wake. And it’s possible your kids are contending with some of the same questions we as parents are: “Is my school safe?” (If it...
by Janel Breitenstein | Feb 13, 2018 | enduring love, love, practical, relationships, romance, sex, staying in love, time together
The finish line is in sight: The kids are headed to bed. Did I mention your knuckles are grazing the ground? Aren’t you feeling creative? Romantic? Well. If I was thinking about something other than settling in for some Netflix–yes, romance sounds nice....
by Janel Breitenstein | Feb 8, 2018 | challenging, children, kids, Parenting
It needs to be said. Blogging about parenting can feel a little like heading for an outhouse in a snowstorm, y’know? Because honestly, there’s waaaaay too much I don’t get right. (And aren’t we all a little skeptical of the people who seem to be doing it with...
by Janel Breitenstein | Feb 6, 2018 | closeness and intimacy, enduring love, Ideas, Marriage, practical, shareables, staying in love, time together
Text something sweet, sexy, thankful, or playful: Thanks for all you do to get us all out the door in the morning. You still take my breath away. Check your spouse’s calendar, and then kidnap her from work for a quick lunch or an afternoon romantic matinee....
