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Like arts and crafts? Are you a creative DIY type who enjoys making things? Now you and your kids can create, personalize, and decorate your home, supplies, school items, and more with Scotch Expressions Tapes. What can you make, create, and decorate? How about vases, smart phone covers, party favors, bulletin boards, trick or treat […]
I’m honored that Penelope’s letting me hang out in her Oasis. I had the privilege of meeting her and her entire family a few weeks ago at BlogHer in NYC and she’s every bit as smiley, witty, and sweet in person as she is on her blog. Anyways, when she asked me if I’d like […]
LOL, love #10! I actually chuckled out loud on that one.
Thanks again for letting me play in your Oasis, Penelope! It was definitely fun!
Well, I’ll never know since I have a little girl and the baby that’s on the way is our last. Sounds like a boy might be fun! I’ll have no idea what to do with him though so I’ll have to ask you and Penelope. 😉
LOL I can’t say share all the same reasons. I’m ok with My Little Pony and Barbie but I will say I love having both boys and girls. My daughter is going to be one tough cookie and loved that I had my boys first. She may like her fingernails painted and makeup but she doesn’t do flowers, pink, and girly girly stuff. Give her a guitar and some good old fashion running around and she is happy.
Bathroom breaks are easy. But my youngest loves MLP and has some of the small blind bag ponies. There are even boy ponies, that I am on the look out for.
When I was younger, I said that I wanted my first child to be a girl, because it would be so much fun dress them up and have a shopping partner. However, my first was a boy. I was a little disappointed at first, but quickly got over it after time went by. Boys are so much fun! I did end up having a girl last month, but if I ever decide to have more children, my heart is hoping for another boy next time around!
My seven month old daughter is ok with hand me downs for now… I guess it’ll be a while before she realizes her clothes are used 🙂
As much as I adore my two little girls, I can’t stand my litte pony, barbie, and the like.. So I’d have to agree with you on that one!
Love the picture of them in the box. LOL.
I love them in the box. Much fun! LOL!
I will be forever grateful that whatever happens I won’t have number 10 to worry about!
Great list, Andrew! I only have one boy, but LOVE boys, for all your 10 reasons, plus a thousand more! 🙂
Well I have one of each, so would definitely miss tea parties, Barbie and My Little Pony:) Not to mention braids and pony tails. They may not be able to get pregnant but there is still worry there 🙂
Hubby loves his little princess but he said he hopes the next is a boy 🙂
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Thank you – I’m going to check out those dummie books!
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A sociologist recently claimed in her new book that having affairs, and lots of them, is the recipe for a happy marriage. According to Catherine Hakim, an “unforgiving, puritan Anglo-Saxon” attitude about infidelity drives couples to divorce rather than strengthening the family, and that a “sour and rigid English view” of adultery is condemning millions […]
Penelope I shared this post and I have to tell you I agree with you 100% I think that the traditions of marriage have taken a side step and are not respected like they used to be.
Great post. I disagree with her as well. I don’t any marriages that are thriving because of affairs, but I do know of many that were destroyed by them.
I’m in awe of how anyone can think that an open marriage makes a happy marriage. I know two couples that have tried open marriages – after one affair each, the first couple decided it wasn’t for them. The other couple had an open marriage for seven years and only one of the partners was happy with the situation (surprisingly, her) and finally he reached his breaking point and divorced her in search of a committed relationship with one person. This just seems like a really perverted view of what marriage was intended to be – if your spouse isn’t enough, why even get married?
Dear Penelope ~ a strong and to the point rebuttal of a non-sensical thesis, coming from a totally unethical perspective on building relationships, partnerships and marriages. Blessings, Debby
Yeah, that is not going to happen. I would be absolutely heartbroken.
Natalya, Ruff House Art
I agree. What this woman is suggesting is entirely false. Marriage is a commitment. Without commitment, it is meaningless and empty. Divorce is not to be trifled with, either, don’t get me wrong, but infidelity is damaging, whether they admit it or not. My only concern with this post is that the issue of children is only briefly mentioned. And that might be for brevity’s sake, and I understand. I would just like to speak for the children for a second. My boyfriend’s parents were divorced for a petty reason, and there were later accusations of infidelity that were false. I know the accusation alone hurt my boyfriend more than the actual divorce. An “unhappy” marriage can be mended for the sake of the children, but when infidelity is involved, everyone suffers, the children most of all. Affairs are selfish things, but the people who suffer the most are the children who have absolutely no control and rarely have others to speak for them. Fidelity is key, and I agree that spouting hurtful and denigrating views just to sell books is shallow. Thank you for defending marriage. There are less and less people every day who have the courage to.
Although I havent read the book, I couldn’t agree with you more. The time and effort it takes to maintain an affair could go instead to strengthening a marriage that lacks intimacy. Ever relationship needs work. Also, many affairs are about an emotional attachment not just about the physical.
I appreciate and respect your perspective. I like my normal, happy marriage! No cheating over here.
Wow, seriously? This woman must have had a very unhappy marriage to think this is a good idea.
Very well said, Penelope. Isn’t it ironic that in the 1960’s when “Free Love” was being promoted as a way to IMPROVE marriages….the divorce rate actually shot up by something like 50% as a result of it.
Homemaking is something I enjoy a great deal, because it’s not only relaxing for me, but I know I do it for my loved ones, my family, which makes organizing, cleaning, cooking, and planning all the more meaningful. One of the things I love most about a warm, welcoming home, is a wonderful home fragrance. […]
I love my Scentsy warmer. Definitely a great gift.
Love scentsy! This would be a great gift!
I really need to try Scentsy but I’m worried that the fragrance will be too strong since I rarely use any type of scent in my house with the exception of essential oils.
Mmm! I can smell them now!
Sounds like a great gift!
Love Scentsy, I have some burning right now!
I have always wondered about these, but have never tried them. They look so neat and are actually pretty.
I love Scentsy products. My favorite scents are the bakery scents. Yum, yum!
This is a great gift Idea!
I really want one of these I’ve heard so much about them and I’m always looking for a good scent warmer.
I cannot believe I have never tried Scentsy before.
Sounds like a wonderful gift!
I love candles, I just have to be careful with the fragrance because of everyone’s allergies.
I love having scents in the house, but I’ve never used Scentsy…YET. I should probably check them out, I know about 20 ladies who sell it!
I think I would like the Welcome home scent.
I love Scentsy products!
What a beautiful warmer also!
Gorgeous photos, as always! I do love the scentsy products, just haven’t gotten around to ordering one myself!
I LOVE the Scentsy products. I have 3 warmers and a quite a few different scents.
I love Scentsy! And would love the sticky cinnamon bun. Anything fruity or sweet for me:) Love the looks of this warmer.
Is the Scentsy warmer easy to clean after you use it?
I love Scentsy warmers. And as far as scents – I do love citrus.
It is, the wax is easy to pour out once the fragrance has fully dissipated and it’s warm (no waxy layer left behind).
I bought one of these for a gal pal, and she loves it.
I didn’t know these were even available. What a great idea when you have little ones running around! My daughter is obsessed with smelling things and candles are no exception – even lit ones, which scares me to death! This is a great alternative! That’s interesting how the favorable scents vary between men and women – my husband and I both love vanilla and pumpkin. I’ve found things that are too florally give me a headache.
I have a scentsy warmer and love it especailly the candles
Very cool… might have to try this out. =)
I haven’t smelled any of the newest scents, Love Story sounds delicious.
Their candles smell so good!
I love the Scentsy warmers!!!
I recently got my very first Scentsy warmer and wax. As a long time candle user (and lover) it’s a refreshing change and smells delish!
Scentsy has so many great scents, I broke my last warmer though.
There’s just something about a house smelling like baked goods. Mmmmm.
I love the Pin It To Win it parties, thanks for sharing.
Great giveaway. Thanks for sharing.
There are lots of possibilities with those fun patterns and colors!
Gosh, I didn’t know there were so many ways to use tape!
Penelope, I saw “Scotch Expressions,” and thought you were talking about the liquor and you were sharing quotes people have said under the influence (I was expecting a few quotes from Churchill and maybe Mark Twain.) In any case, my mind quickly jumped to Scotch tape and I had no idea they had gone beyond two sided tape to actual designer tape. With the Fall coming, I can’t wait to start breaking out the arts and crafts. Hope you and the family are doing well.
I really like that they can be easily adjusted and repositioned. It’s so difficult to find quality tape, let alone some with rockin’ colors and designs.
Thanks I’ve never participated in the pin parties.
I’m loving all these Pinterest contests.
Thank you! I love artsy contests!
sounds like a fun contest
I am always amazed with what crafty people can come up with!
Thanks for sharing!