Blogalicious Bound

Not only are The BlogRollers hosting the Blogalicious Princess Celebration sponsored by Disney at the The Blogalicious Conference next week in Atlanta, but we’re giving away a FREE conference pass, too.

That’s right if you’d like to attend one of the most anticipated conferences this year, head on over to The BlogRollers, leave a comment on the contest post before 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, October 1, and you could be Blogalicious bound, too.

Simple, right? So what are you still doing here? Good luck.

Winks & Smiles,

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Suffocated with Stuff

Wifey's Weekly Q and A

Dear Wifey:

My mother-in-law keeps buying me stuff for my house. She brings over little things that I don’t need and quite frankly, that I don’t like. I want to tell her to stop but I don’t want to be rude. What should I do?

- Mrs. Suffocated with Stuff

Dear Mrs. Suffocated with Stuff:

Don’t tell her to stop. If you do it will probably come across mean and could put a strain on your relationship. Moms and mother-in-laws buy “stuff” for their kids. That’s just something that many of them like to do. Say thank you and accept her gifts gracefully.

If she lives out of town you should keep everything that she buys you stored together then when she comes to visit you can place some of it out around your house. If she lives in town you are not obligated to use everything that she bought for you – especially if you don’t like it – but finding one or two things that work in your home would be a thoughtful gesture.

Winks & Smiles,

How about you? Does your mother or mother-in-law constantly give you stuff? Is it fab or drab? And what do you do with it? Wives everywhere want to know ...

The advice on this site is intended to be helpful, but is not meant to take the place of marital counseling, legal advice, financial advice or any other professional service. If you feel you need professional help, it is encouraged for you to get some.

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Raising Talented Teens: Disney's Dreamers Academy

Last February I had the pleasure of covering Disney’s Dreamers Academy with Steve Harvey for Heart & Soul magazine. The Dreamers Academy selects 100 high school students nationwide to travel to Walt Disney World Resort for a weekend to take part in an innovative career inspiring program that includes interactive workshops, motivational talks, hands-on creative experiences and loads of fun. I was thrilled to witness the magic and the passion the teens, the Disney team and Steve Harvey poured into the event.

My article, “Raising Talented Teens” is in the current issue of Heart & Soul magazine.

The third annual Disney’s Dreamers Academy will take place February 11- 14, 2010. They are accepting applications thru October 2. If you know a teen that would like to take part in this life-changing program, click here for more details.

Winks & Smiles,

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Moving Mountains

A Sneak Peek Inside Wifey’s House

Friday’s Confession

When I first started Wifey’s House every Friday for some strange reason I felt compelled to tell on myself about something I probably shouldn’t have thought, said or done. Go figure.

Back at it again, I feel the need to blurt it out – I’ve been a bad blogger. Gasp!

Yes, I know, it’s hard to believe, but I have. I haven’t visited my reader or anyone’s blog in a week. It’s driving me crazy because to me that’s one of the best parts of blogging – reading other blogs. What’s my excuse? I’ve been busy moving mountains. No really, see:

I know they say don’t air your dirty laundry in public but all of this is clean (and has already been folded). Between running Wifey’s real house, the kids, and the wonderful new work assignments I’ve recently received I honestly feel like I’ve been moving mountains. I’m sure I’m preaching to the choir.

With that said, please forgive me for being a little behind; my superwoman cape is lost in the middle of the piles.

Winks & Smiles,

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Mother-In-Law Madness

A Sneak Peek Inside Wifey’s House

A little mindless marriage humor

I saw this online and thought how terrible, then I laughed.

A man, his wife and his mother-in-law went on vacation to the Holy Land. While they were there, the mother-in-law passed away. The undertaker told them, “You can have her shipped home for $8,000, or you can bury her here in the Holy Land for $250.”

The man thought about it and told him he would just have her shipped home.

The undertaker asked, “Why would you spend $8,000 to ship your mother-in-law home, when it would be wonderful to have her buried here and spend only $250?” The man replied, “A man died here 2,000 years ago, was buried here, and three days later he rose from the dead. I just can't take that chance.”

Winks & Smiles,

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Mrs. M's Fabulous Finds Friday

As much as I love featuring folks in Wives' Words it's so nice when someone says they want to feature me - gasp! That's right the lovely Mrs. M at I've Changed My Name to Mommy was gracious enough to feature me on her Fabulous Finds Friday. 

Me? A Fabulous Find? (Insert blushing here) I'm so honored and invite you to check Mrs. M, and me, out.

Winks & Smiles,

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Holiday Shake Up

Wifey's Weekly Q and A

Dear Wifey:

I’m starting to get nervous with the holidays coming up. This is our newlywed year and the first time we have to deal with where to go for the holidays. We both have big families and normally spend the holidays with our own. Both of our families live in two different states. How can we be in two places at once? Help, please!

- Mrs. Holiday Shake Up

Dear Mrs. Holiday Shake Up:

First of all take a deep breath. I realize this is a big obstacle for many families, but by addressing it early I’m sure you will find a workable solution. Getting nervous and stressing out will only make things worse. Unfortunately, you can’t be in two places at once, but you do have two major holidays (Thanksgiving and Christmas or Hanukkah) coming and can split them up between the two families. Dividing the two is a common remedy that often satisfies most. Hopefully your families will be supportive and understanding, but you should know that it’s impossible to please everyone.

Start having conversations with your husband now about what is important about the holidays to both of you; and to your families. It might take a series of conversations to hash it out, but once you both make a decision stand united and share it sooner than later so that your families have time to digest it, too. Remember this is an adjustment for everyone so be sympathetic, but don’t fall prey to guilt trips. Enjoy the time you’ll have with each family and look forward to starting new traditions of your own.

Winks & Smiles,

How about you? How does your family handle the holidays? Do you split them up? Alternate years? Make everyone come to you? Wives everywhere want to know ...

The advice on this site is intended to be helpful, but is not meant to take the place of marital counseling, legal advice, financial advice or any other professional service. If you feel you need professional help, it is encouraged for you to get some.

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12 Seconds, 30 Days, 10 Pounds

That's the plan. I'm chronicling my 30 Day Shred workout on 12 seconds and am anticipating losing about 10 pounds.

I've been a little slack, ahem, on working out recently and decided it is time to turn things up a little. My pants hugging too tightly helped me come to this conclusion. So, I decided to try Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred. She's a beast on The Biggest Loser and I figured my abs needed someone, a beast, to whip them into shape.

I also figured I needed to be accountable to someone. Or someones. Enter 12 Seconds. Many of you might have noticed the 12 second widget on my sidebar and actually pressed play to see what I was doing.



AskWifey on 12seconds.tv

12 seconds is site that hosts 12 second video status updates. Short and sweet; and perfect for keeping me accountable in my daily journey of shredding the pounds away.

So, I invite you to follow my exercise escapades on 12 Seconds. Even better I invite you to join me in exercising yourself.

Winks & Smiles,

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Wives' Words: Future Mama

I was so excited when I received the answers to this week's Wives' Words that I decided to post them instead of my weekly Q and A. As much as I’d like to think that my opinion is the only one people want to read, I realize that’s not the case, ahem, so I created Wives' Words to highlight other wives and share their words of wisdom with you.

This week's wife is Future Mama from Baby Makin(g) Machine. I got to know Future Mama well during The BlogRollers BlogHer or Bust Road Trip – she won the Fourth Wheel Contest and rode with us to the conference - and I just love her! She's sweet, smart and super inquisitive; and shares so much of herself as she chronicles her journey to motherhood.

Here's Future Mama's Wives' Words:

Name: Jennifer aka Future Mama

Husband’s name: Brian

Years married: Almost 5 (on December 23rd!)

Children (ages): Snoop, Shar-pei mix is 21 months.

Occupation: Journalist

Blog/website: Baby Makin(g) Machine

What was your biggest fear about getting married? Did it come true?
I'm not sure what my biggest fear was... Maybe that things would change between us. Things did... We started living together and everything was different. We have loved it through and grown so much together.

What’s the best thing about having a husband?
I love having someone I can always turn to for advice, and to whine to, haha. He's ALWAYS good at cheering me up though, no matter how sad I am... And even if he's mad at me. I really just like having someone that is like an extension of me.

What’s the most challenging thing about being married?
Having to cross things by him. Sometimes it's like I have a parent all over again and I'm trying to get permission for things. I am more outgoing and he's more private, sometimes that makes things (like blogging) hard.

How has your sex life changed since becoming a wife and how do you keep it thriving?
Yea! It went from non-existent to A LOT! haha. I'm not sure what I do to keep it thriving... If it's been awhile I try to clean up around the house, and get all dressed up myself. He likes it when I act like a homemaker. I've heard women say it turns them on when their husband cleans... It works the same way, but opposite with us.

What do you wish someone would have warned you about being married?
I think I heard all of the things like "it's work" "it's not always easy" But I think I wish I heard more of the positive advice like "50% of marriages survive forever... let that be yours!"

What words of wisdom would you like to share with other wives?
Always communicate! And grow spiritually together! I think the closer we both are to God the closer we are together :)

Thanks, Jennifer!

How about you? Got some Wives' Words to share? Wives everywhere want to know …

Winks & Smiles,

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September Sale

It's September. That's seems like a good time to have a sale. An end-of-wedding-season-make-sure-you-have-the-perfect-gift-for-every-new-bride sale featuring:

That's right, I'm having an end of wedding season sale for my book, “Help! I'm a Newlywed … What Do I Do Now? Wife-Saving Advice Every New Bride Must Know to Survive the First Year of Marriage." Buy a signed copy of the book directly from me during the month of September for only $10. That's nearly 50 percent off the regular price of $19.95. Did I mention that shipping is FREE? Unless you need it rushed of course, but did I mention that shipping is FREE?

It's the perfect gift for every new bride and a great refresher for veteran wives, too. No, really it is. I know I wrote it so of course I'm going to say that, but really other people think so, too. And I didn't even have to pay them. Not that I would. Pay them. Ahem. But I'm just sayin'. To read what others said about the book click here; and to order a copy for yourself, sister, friend, cousin or co-worker e-mail me directly at info@askwifey.com.

Winks & Smiles,

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