Marriage + Relationships

I’ll be honest, Valentine’s Day is not my favorite holiday (apologies to those of you who love it). We are not the mushy gushy type so we try to get creative every year with date ideas for Valentine's. So,...

In previous posts, I've mentioned just how much I needed to get out and explore Atlanta. For two years I've driven past the Radial Cafe with a lot of interest. I even took the liberty of googling it one day...

I graduated college in 2007. THIRTEEN freaking years ago. (I'm not sure how this is all scientifically possible as I couldn't possibly be older than 25...ish). College certainly feels like a lifetime ago, and yet simultaneously feels like no...

When you first get married, if you haven't lived with each other, it's your first go at learning all about compromise. One would assume being one of five siblings, that I am a pro at compromise, and I am. The...

Hi. I'm Ashley and here is my confession: This is my first blog post. EVER. Do I know what I'm doing? Heck no. Am I scared? Absolutely! But I'm putting myself out there because over the past year, I've...

I love a good date night. Atlanta has a great nightlife and it seems like there is always a concert to attend, a special event going on, or a new restaurant to try. However, with a toddler and a baby...

Ah, life before kids. Lengthy, romantic Valentine's Day dates, planned well in advance with dinner reservations, tickets to a show or movie, and sometimes coordinated with another child-free couple to enjoy cocktails and each other's company. Life after kids: Earlybird...

I'm not writing this to sound conceited but I think I've reached an all time high of self-confidence level.  How did I come to this conclusion? Well, I realized the other day that when I get up to get dressed,...

I said I’d never get a cat.  As a self-declared cat-hater, I swore there would never be one in my home. Except for one random Sunday afternoon I ended up inviting over a lady with a crate of four kittens, and...

Do you remember the days before children? When Valentine's Day meant your partner spoiled you with roses and fine jewelry? Maybe they showered you with attention and took you out to the fanciest restaurant in town. Date nights involved...