Tag Archives: marriage

Casting the Vision of Marriage

Posted on February 23, 2015 by mandyvolpe

We just got back from a marriage retreat that had some pretty clear ideas around vision and how that affects your marriage. Initially when they started talking about vision I got super pumped because I am a planner through and … Continue reading →

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Introductions: New Video!

Posted on November 21, 2014 by Conner Volpe

A few weeks ago, we worked with the fine folks (and our great friends!) at Jess Creatives to create some new video content for the blog. The first of those has been posted on the Our Love Story page so … Continue reading →

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Marriage Education: Book Edition

Posted on October 24, 2014 by Conner Volpe

In my honest opinion, marriage is about continuous education. This happens through finding role models but also from reading good books. We have read many marriage books through our time with our small groups and we feel like continuous education is … Continue reading →

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Football Season: The Wife’s Perspective

Posted on September 8, 2014 by mandyvolpe

I didn’t grow up in a family where football was a thing. Football only existed in my family for the opportunity to see the band play. For Conner that was not the case. He lived and breathed football. He went … Continue reading →

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5 Ways to Surprise Your Husband

Posted on August 27, 2014 by mandyvolpe

We all need a little element of surprise to spice up our days and our relationships. I started to think of ways that I try to surprise Conner or things he has done recently to remind me he was thinking … Continue reading →

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Gardening and Marriage: A True Partnership

Posted on June 18, 2014 by mandyvolpe

I do not have a green thumb but I have actively tried to learn to cultivate one this season. Gardening and marriage go hand in hand. I’ll tell you why. 1) Watering. If you take the time to water your … Continue reading →

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Reading Enhances Marriage

Posted on February 15, 2013 by mandyvolpe

I went to school for marketing I live and breathe marketing all day every. Conner went to school to be an astronaut. He lives and breathes technology all day everyday. What we didn’t go to school for was marriage. Of … Continue reading →

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State of Our Union: 2013 Goals

Posted on January 8, 2013 by mandyvolpe

This past weekend we had our yearly goal setting meeting, or as we like to call it the State of Our Union address. It is a fun time to break out of the everyday routine, reflect, celebrate success , and … Continue reading →

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Countdown: 29 days to go

Posted on July 14, 2011 by mandyvolpe

AHHH!!! 29 days to go. I get more and more excited every day. Realizing that the big day will be happening in 5 short weekends makes me giddy with excitement. With 29 days left to go, I figured I could … Continue reading →

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Books for the Future

Posted on November 8, 2010 by mandyvolpe

I have taken up a new hobby of leisurely reading.  My reading style is typically books that have a purpose or help further a goal. I like “fun” or fictional books, but only when I am relaxing in a beach … Continue reading →

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