I refuse to wear a fake smile on my wedding
No, I won’t be inviting family members who don’t like me to my wedding. The reason? Pretty simple…
Farts are still funny: what I learned from my parents’ 30-year marriage
When I think about what I want from a marriage, from Mr Squirrel as a husband, and the kind of wife I want to be for him, I think naturally of the marriage I have observed the most — my parents. They had a short courtship and a long marriage, it has not always been easy but they have stuck together for over thirty years. The best things they have taught me about marriage are these…
Where to start with wedding planning when you never dreamed about being a bride
I honestly had never really thought about what a wedding would like like for me. I thought I’d jot down a few pointers for those of you who, like me, don’t have any clue about this type of thing, but know that a meringue is not your cup of tea…
WEDDING DRAMA: 9 crucial steps to take when communicating while upset or angry
We all know that wedding planning can be stressful and — dare I say it — can make people a bit crazy. Frequently the stress can make communication hazardous. There’s a great post on the blog already for Copy ‘n Paste Conflict Resolution but sometimes that doesn’t fit what you need.