There was nothing like getting mail in the ’90s addressed to you, and when it was an American Girl magazine or catalog? It was like heaven had opened up and sent a portal directly to your mailbox. The way I coveted every issue I ever received! I would sit down in my driveway immediately — sometimes right on the curb by our mailbox because I just could not wait — and read each one from cover to cover. The catalogs were amazing, obviously, and I circled every single thing I wanted for my birthday and Christmas. But American Girl magazine...
“Going To The Gym With My Husband Completely Changed Our Sex Life”
skynesher/E+/Getty Images This story is an “as told to” and anonymous. The mom in this story is a mother of three, in her 30s, living in the Southeast. I’ve never thought my husband and I had a “boring” sex life. We both take care of each other very well, there’s plenty of foreplay, lots of communication, and we have it fairly regularly. With three kids, sometimes that means we’re only having sex once a week, but we find lots of other ways to be intimate. Basically, neither of us feels like we’re lacking in the romance or intimacy department. But...
11 Black Bean Recipes For Affordable High-Protein Meals
All The Healthy Things My husband does most of our grocery shopping (yes, I’m very much in love with him), and he knows to always grab a can or two of black beans while he’s there. I use them constantly in quesadillas and burrito bowls for easy lunches — they’re high in protein, rich in fiber, super affordable, and the shelf life on a can of beans really can’t be beaten. If you’re newer to the black bean game, here are some great, easy black bean recipes to make quick, nutritious meals and snacks you’ll genuinely enjoy. Listen, if you’re...
Halloween Is Months Away, But At Michael's It's Already Summerween
Michael’s When it comes to getting ready for Halloween months early, some people might roll their eyes. “We haven’t even celebrated the 4th of July yet! Heck! It’s not even technically summer! Why are we already putting out Halloween decorations?” But I (and I’m guessing you too, if you’re reading this) are not one of those people. It’s never too early to get into the spirit of Spooky Season aka the most wonderful time of the year. (No offense, Santa, but call me when you’re a witch or a skeleton.) And Michael’s — your go-to source for arts, crafts, and...