Valentine's Day is right around the corner and the clock is ticking! If you are still wondering what to buy your significant other for Valentine's Day, look no further. We're here to help. Top 20 Gifts Men & Women Want for Valentine's Day In this article: What women want Men's choice Men and women agree on these What couples want We did an informal survey … [Read more...]
Stop Whining, Be a Man
I can remember falling off of my bicycle as a kid and my older cousins, uncles, and my dad would say, "Get up! Be a man!" As a kid I would tell them, whomever it was at the time of incident, "But I'm a boy, not a man." They would look at me with anger in their eyes and again say, "Well go'on and be a cry baby then!" Mind you, I recall one time where I wasn't crying at all. … [Read more...]
Broken Promises, from Childhood to Manhood
Growing up in New Orleans was a great experience, especially on the weekends. My mother, brother, and I would ride the streetcar, also known as the trolley for some, down St. Charles Avenue and meet my dad for lunch. My dad was not only more than my father, he was also a great provider, fun to be around, always made me feel safe, gave me almost any and everything that I … [Read more...]
Recipe: New Orleans Style “Red Beans and Rice”
Being born and raised in New Orleans, I looked forward to eating any meal; most importantly, my mom’s red beans and rice every Monday. Yes, Monday. Each day of the week had a specific meal that was prepared for it. Example; Monday, red beans & rice; Tuesday, leftovers from Sunday and Monday; Wednesday, fried chicken with potato salad; Thursday, varied by household; Friday, … [Read more...]
Unspoken Expectations: How You May Be Setting Your Spouse Up for Failure
Prior to getting married, I had several expectations of my eventual wife. I had set a schedule of day-to-day chores, how arguments were to go, what my wife was to do for our home, our family, and me and how we were to behave in bed (don’t lie, you did this too). Unfortunately, I did not share any of these expectations with my wife before or after marriage. They were … [Read more...]
Recipe: Homemade Laundry Detergent for My Son’s Sensitive Skin
Since the birth of my son Jackson, I have been purchasing every sensitive skin product available seems like. His skin is so sensitive that even fragrance in my laundry detergent, lotion, and toiletries must be unscented or he will have a visible breakout at the point of contact. Before the realization of making my own detergent I was spending $25 (including taxes) every … [Read more...]
I Had to Die for My Marriage In Order for It to Live
As of September 2014, my wife and I will have been married 9 wonderful years. We communicate everything, we are 100% honest at all times, we share our fears and support one another. But, in the beginning we were both selfish, manipulative, disrespectful to one another, and downright ignored how the other person felt. We were headed towards that downward spiral called divorce … [Read more...]