We have never liked the word step mom. From the dictionary it is a literal description of a new wife inheriting children from her new husband. However, it is not who we are as women and how we wanted to relate to our new family. The word somehow puts a separation between the love of [...]

Dating…what an amazing experience in retrospect. How much I learned about myself, men and who I didn’t want to spend my life with! That was worth all the knowledge in the world! It was work beyond what I did to make a living, and occasionally there where better times than others! I called it research [...]

Did you ever think about how you take your shoes off? Do you kick them off, slowly walk out of them or just sit down and watch them fall into a lump on the floor. I have observed my procedure of disposing my shoes depends often upon my mood, where I have been or what [...]

The good and the bad part of today’s ever changing world..is that we have so many choices. Too many at times! Choices of occupation, lifestyle, home, spouse…or cell phone provider for that matter. So, where do we begin developing our own unique wedding style? Let’s start with the smallest thought.  How do we want to [...]

Part of my job marrying later in life is keeping my adorable Mr. Wonderful healthy. As he is 10 years older than I , it is important that we stick together, living healthy, fulfilling lifestyles  we both enjoy.  As I told him several years ago, if you ever leave me I am going with you. [...]

Combining families in a later in life marriage is always a challenge whether they are young or old. Each age has different issues to adjust to, whether the previous marriages ended in divorce or the death of a spouse. Teaching good manners to young children was one of our top priorities in raising our own [...]

Another idea to carry on a wedding tradition for your wedding bouquet is to attach a family brooch to the side of the bouquet. This can be done in addition to the lace from your Mom! Hugs, Elizabeth & Marsha www.marryinglaterinlife.com http://marryingnow.com

Another creative thought from a florist. To carry on old and new traditions for a wedding, try wrapping your wedding bouquet with lace from your Mother’s wedding gown! What a tribute to your parents wedding as well. Hugs, Elizabeth & Marsha www.marryinglaterinlife http://marryingnow.com

Ladies! Did you know that 1 in 8 couples are now meeting and marrying from social media connections? What a difference from even 5 years ago. Many of the stories we receive are from couples meeting through on line dating services. So ladies, don’t give up! Kick up your heels and try something new! Think [...]