Creating a Date Night

I regret the demise of wine and dine – those intimate little candle-lit restaurants that used to be around when Mick and I were young. You could have a meal,enjoy listening to someone sing romantic songs and play the piano, or get up and dance. I’m talking, the old time dances where partners actually held each other in their arms. Never having much money we only went to such places for an anniversary, birthday or special evening out. These days the win and dine seems to have disappeared. So the other night we created our own. We went out to … Continue reading

Is Being a Homemaker as Important as Working Outside the Home?

For many housewives across the country, staying home and working is a dream come true. Those who have children and are able to stay home and work find that it’s more rewarding, and much more convenient for maintaining the home and family. Yet, for others, being a homemaker sometimes robs them of their self-esteem. Homemakers play an important role in the family. The husband may be the primary breadwinner and provider, but the woman who stays home is the primary provider of the emotional care and atmosphere of the home. She is usually the one to instill in her children … Continue reading