Quotes About Love on Valentine’s Day

by Nina Vallone, posted in Valentine's Day

Happy Valentine's Day lovelies. I thought today, on this lovely day of love (is that a Hallmark quote?) I would share some of my favorite quotes about love. Maybe you can use one in the card you bought for your sweetheart or simply even copy, paste and send a text. [placegallery] Do you have a … Continue reading Quotes About Love on Valentine’s Day

Do You Share Everything With Your Spouse?

by Nina Vallone, posted in marriage

While marriage is a union between two people agreeing to share their lives with one another, does that mean we need to share everything? And what is everything, anyway? Emotional intimacy, the kind we all crave in our marriages involves being vulnerable and open with one another. When we agree to share a life, we … Continue reading Do You Share Everything With Your Spouse?

Proud to be a B- Mom

by Nina Vallone, posted in mindful living, Parenting Teens, Teenagers

I may be a B- mom. And after 17+ years of parenting, I’m ok with the B-. I came to this revelation a few days ago when I stood impatiently in a Starbucks line, waiting for my Venti dark roast with room for cream. I overheard two moms of fourth graders (the line was long … Continue reading Proud to be a B- Mom