School’s Out: Now What?
Today my son wrapped up his school year with a wave to his teacher as we signed off of Google Meet. No hug. No end of the year picnic. Nothing. …
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For Father’s Day: Life Lessons From my Dad
The other day, my father called to tell me he was considering getting his personal trainer’s certification. At 76 years old, you’d think he’d be more interested in heading over …
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The Best Gift Ideas for Father’s Day
Since the pandemic broke out, my husband has been working overtime. He’s been a stay-at-home dad since our two-year-old was born, in addition to working on the fixer-upper home we …
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Getting Creative: Celebrating 2020 Grads in New Ways
By now it’s become very clear that there will be no normalcy in the final months of college or high school for 2020 grads. All the previously expected traditional ceremonies, …
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My Real-Life 90 Day Fiancé Story
Normally, I’m not one for too much reality TV, but since the pandemic hit I’ve gone down the rabbit hole of TLC’s “90 Day Fiancé. If you’re not familiar with it, …
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How to Guide Children Through Troubling News
If you know someone who isn’t having a bit of a rough year, I’d like to know where they live because the trials of 2020 are global, and while we …
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Swinging in the Suburbs: What Are Your Neighbors Up To?
We recently discussed how non-traditional relationships have become normalized in pop-culture. By now, you’re likely saying, “Sure Lilly, sure. TV, books, and movies are showing open marriages, polyamorous relationships, throuples, …
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Sex and the Suburbs: How Non-Traditional Became Mainstream
I recently wrote a book review of the first novel to open my eyes to the idea that open marriage could be a regular, mainstream idea. The Swedish novel, The …
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The Relationship Bomb
You may not realize it, but there is probably a ticking time bomb in your relationship right now. It’s no news flash that the number one thing couples traditionally argue …
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The Book that Opened My Eyes to Alternative Relationships
It was 2005 when I first came across an open marriage arrangement attributed to a seemingly-everyday-run-of-the-mill-couple portrayed in popular media. At the time, I, like most of America’s reading population, …
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You Know What Mom Wants – You Just Don’t Want to Give it to Her
Mother’s Day is upon us, and if you are reading this because you just realized it, it’s not too late to give her exactly what she wants, you just don’t …
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Mother’s Day: Culinary Gifts for Foodies
Mother’s Day is coming up, and the annual conundrum of how to make mom feel special is gnawing at us, especially now, when we’re either unable to shower her with …
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Judging from a Distance, Literally
I’ve found a new trend! Sure, there’s bread baking, and puzzles, but this one doesn’t require any supplies: judging. All over social media, in private groups and public forums, everyone …
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How to Date Inside
After spending more time than ever with your partner or spouse, you may find yourself looking for ways to keep the spark alive and create some excitement. The good news …
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Hair: The Ultimate Marriage Tester? How to Manage Your Locks in Lockdown
It started in a group chat. A friend’s husband was spamming her with memes about husbands having to rush their hairy, unkempt wives to the hairdresser when lockdown was lifted. …
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