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05Dec

Where have I been?

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Sorry it’s been a while since I’ve posted. Please know that I haven’t forgotten about the site!
The good news is that the reason I’ve been somewhat negligent with regard to LivSimpl is that my wife and I are expecting our second child! We’re very excited for the new addition (due in late May).
However, having a [...]

Categories: Family, On a personal note
28Aug

Lessons learned from watching chick flicks

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Chick flick/romantic comedy spoiler alert: An unlikely couple end up falling for each other after a series of comedic events. Add a big misunderstanding that puts their relationship on the rocks to add a little drama and then wait for them to figure out where it all went wrong and get back together again. Roll [...]

Categories: Family, Home, Work
09Jul

Six simple (and cheap) summer date ideas

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Much of the time my wife and I want to go on a date but aren’t sure what to do. Both being as indecisive as we are, we usually end up not doing anything. Now that I think about that, it’s a real shame. Hopefully this will help others in a similar predicament. Here are [...]

Categories: Family, Food, Simple Pleasures
20Jun

9 simple ways to prepare for an emergency

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Severe flooding in the Midwest, earthquakes in Japan, fatal tornadoes in the southern states…maybe it’s me, but it seems that these disasters are happening more often and in more diverse places than ever before. That makes it all the more important to be prepared for an emergency because in all reality an emergency in your [...]

05Jun

Re-seeing those you love

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A beautiful post over at Lives Less Ordinary suggests that we don’t need to visit the Seven Wonders of the World to appreciate the world in which we live. In fact, Amy suggests stepping back, taking a deep breath and “allowing your eyes to drink in the unique beauty of what surrounds you.” (She’s [...]