Tag Archives: married life

Currently in September

Posted on September 12, 2015 by mandyvolpe

We are in the home stretch of baby baking for Parker and it has us in a whirlwind to get things done and crossed off the to-do list. Here is a tiny glimpse of “life” lately. Reading… Just finished For the … Continue reading →

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Baby Fox Coming Soon

Posted on March 2, 2015 by mandyvolpe

I am writing this post at 4am. That is when this baby decides it’s no longer tired but would rather be fully awake leaving me to feel every wave of nausea possible at 4am. Excuse me while I cry over … Continue reading →

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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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The What If Game: Fetus Edition

Posted on December 19, 2014 by mandyvolpe

I almost feel bad for writing this, but it is real life and I feel like this goes unsaid by many people because it isn’t the “popular view”. This ones for the ladies….do you play the what if game? You … Continue reading →

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Combatting The Wedding Day Trap

Posted on September 24, 2014 by mandyvolpe

I recently read this “I was more worried about a 12 hour day, than I was about a 50-year commitment.” And thought YES!!! Anyone else with me?? How true is that? The engagement period and the wedding planning can become … Continue reading →

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Anniversary Gifts + Love Letter Giveaway

Posted on September 22, 2014 by mandyvolpe

Traditions are great and I love that we can make our own up for our family such as our post-travel breakfast dates.  The thing about traditions is that you have to find ones that work for you and your family, … Continue reading →

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Are we there yet? 10 Road Trip Questions

Posted on September 1, 2014 by mandyvolpe

There comes a point in a road trip where the roads are straight and boring. All the podcasts have been listened to, the road-trip playlist has already circulated through a time or two, and the cell phone batteries are depleted … 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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Communication Check-In

Posted on August 15, 2014 by mandyvolpe

I had a great conversation with a friend the other day in which we ended up talking about finances. Finances are a tricky thing in life but especially in marriage. I know people talk about communication being key within finances, … Continue reading →

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Scavenger Hunt Budget Date Night

Posted on August 8, 2014 by mandyvolpe

Recently we found ourselves dressed with no place to go. You know, those evening where you had plans and then they got canceled 30 minutes before walking out the door. Dinner was already eaten and workouts completed so the question became what … Continue reading →

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