From Toxic to Thriving: How Our Relationship Changed After I Did

by Teresa

Discover how I transformed my toxic relationship by changing myself. Learn about our journey from conflict to connection and how we rebuilt trust, communication, and happiness together.

From Chaos to Calm: How to Manage Your Remodeling Stress

by Andre and Teresa

A home remodel can be stressful, but there are ways to manage the remodeling stress. Tips include setting realistic expectations and creating a calming space.

Why Being Vegan Wasn't Working for Me: My Honest Reflections and Insights

by Andre

Andre relflects on his personal journey of trying a vegan lifestyle and why it didn't work for him. Challenges from nutrient issues and social gatherings.

How To Be Beyond A Good Husband:The Ultimate Guide For Men From A Husband

by Andre and Teresa

Being a good husband should be a starting point, not a destination. The wife approved steps in this article will show you how to be beyond a "good husband."

Can Fixing Your Money Problems Help Your Marriage?

by Teresa

Having money problems in your marriage is unfortunately normal, but when you identify it and make a plan you could save your marriage.

Blended Families Don't Have to Be Difficult

by Andre

Blended families are common and so are the challenges. In this article we discuss how we addressed problems in our blended family of seven.

They Are Not Stepchildren. They Are My Children.

by Teresa

Having stepchildren does not have to change your vision of being a parent or how you parent.

Marriage Secret - It's [Mostly] All About You

by Andre

Who would have thought that a secret to being married is being self-centered, well mostly.

Being a Vegan Is Hard This Is My Solution to a Healthier Diet

by Teresa

November 2019 my family and I started eating healthier and stopped eating meat in most of our meals. But there are challenges.

Plant Based [First] Diet - A Meat Eater's Journey

by Andre

Plant based eating is becoming more mainstream, but can it work for a person that dreams about steak?

We are Teresa and Andre. First, thank you for visiting our website. We created our blog to share our journey as a couple and as parents. The good, the bad, and honesty throughout. We hope that you find something here that can help you and let you know that you are not alone.

As a couple, we have been able to navigate through challenges and enjoy the high points of having a family. We are as different as our writing styles, but we continue to grow together and love each other immensely. We believe that sharing with others can provide hope and perhaps a path for others to do the same.

When we are not sharing with you on our blog, we like to keep busy. We both enjoy hanging out with our tribe (kids) of five children, most who are now adults, watching movies, dancing, and cooking.

Again, thank you for visiting.

From Toxic to Thriving: How Our Relationship Changed After I Did