It's hard to believe that were are already to August. This year has really gone by quickly, despite the facts that we've spent so much time at home. And though I see my husband every day (and my kids too), we haven't been able to enjoy many "date nights" together in this pandemic. What about you? Are you having a hard time finding date nights during this pandemic? We've been having almost no date morning, afternoon, or nights here at the Long house. We really need to be intentional about … [Read more...]
World Pasta Month: Easy Vegetarian Pasta Ideas
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Buca di Beppo® for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. This last weekend, to my absolute delight, my husband and I left our kids with my parents and stayed the night in a hotel. Not only did we get a entire night and almost two days away from home but we walked around a mall, visited a book store, ate dinner at one of our favorite restaurants, and visited a local church service. All without the kids. It was so un-stressful and easy. I felt … [Read more...]
The Recipe for a Perfect Summer Date Night
My husband and I don't get many summer date nights, but we love having a night out without the kids. What is your favorite date night idea? In celebration of the new movie, The Longest Ride, I wanted to share the recipe for a perfect summer date night. Recipe for a Perfect Summer Date Night 1. Order in from your favorite restaurant. 2. Eat your meal outside with candles. 3. Dessert is a must. 4. Create a cozy spot. 5. Watch The Longest Ride. About The Longest Ride What would … [Read more...]
40 Date Night Ideas (Date Your Spouse!)
My husband and I live about 1.5 miles away from my parents. Thankfully, once a week or once every two weeks, my parents take our kids so my hubby and I can have a date. We like to eat out (sans kids is so divine!), visit a local bookstore, or watch a movie when we do date night. But, in writing up this post, I realize that I'd like to do even more for our bi-monthly date nights. 40 Date Night Ideas Bookstore Go Karts Arcade Games Make a meal together Movie Bowling Volunteer at a local shelter … [Read more...]
Pamper Your Husband
source I love getting a massage and a manicure and pedicure. Not only are these things relaxing and rejuvenating, they are fun too. I also love getting new soaps, lotions, and perfumes. Getting pampered is a nice treat for me. But I believe that husbands need pampering too. Don't you? I am blessed with a pretty awesome husband. He is a great husband and an wonderful father. Really. I don't know anyone who is a better father than him. Because he is so awesome, I really do love to spoil him … [Read more...]
Girl’s Night In: Mini Strawberry Pie
My husband was out of town this week. I was home with our two children for 3 1/2 days. Wow! I have so much respect for single moms. Being home alone with my kids was a lot harder than I expected it. The perk about my husband's job is he is home with us, and we go to work with him. We support each other. So since my husband was gone, my Princess and I decided to have a girl's night. Ever since we had girl's day in Iowa last year, my Princess loves doing girl's night when we are home alone. … [Read more...]
