Our 7 stages of marriage during this pandemic has often reminded us of the 7 stages of grief! There was a little bit of denial, a whole lot of Happy Hours, and then acceptance that “nothing really matters.” As usual, we are simply keeping it real and doi… … Continue reading10: 7 Stages of Marriage During a Pandemic

So what about school? Because of the pandemic, schools near us are giving families a choice. Virtual or 50% in person. It’s a hot topic, but ultimately its a personal choice. We are all simply doing the best we can as parents. Here is what we have to say… … Continue reading9: What About School?

After a 5 month hiatus, WE ARE BACK and starting up again! For a long time it felt difficult finding a tone that matched what was happening in the world. But, it feels like the time is right again. We have to be willing to embrace this new normal and kee… … Continue reading8: Starting Up Again? – A Dash of Us

After a series of illnesses, unfinished projects, messing up kid activity schedules, and staring at a white Christmas tree each day, we are throwing are hands up in the air and declaring February a lost cause. We are working on Curbing the Chaos, but som… … Continue reading7: Curbing the Chaos? – A Dash of Us

Vacationing with extended family can be fun in a big family. It’s also full of opportunities for old dynamics to take over. The grown-ups sometimes act like the kids. In this episode we talk about beach vacations, cruising, trips with and without the kid… … Continue reading6: Vacations Are Fun? – A Dash of Us

Is society making progress when it comes to division of chores and household responsibilities? How about with child rearing? Aren’t things better than they were in our parent’s generation? If you are in a partnership does this mean every responsibility i… … Continue reading5: Is This a Partnership – A Dash of Us

So we ask, is this middle age? Is age just a number or a mindset? According to our kids we are “boomers,” but we refuse to accept any of this nonsense talk. We are proud GenXers with bucket lists. 40 is the new 30 and just the beginning of the fun!Like … … Continue reading4: Is This Middle Age? – A Dash of Us

Is “Me Time” something you have to schedule into your life or is it simply doing something you love whenever you can squeeze it in? Does “Me Time” have to be done alone or can you count couples getaways and boys/girls nights out as “Me Time?” Is technolo… … Continue reading3: What About ‘Me Time?’ – A Dash of Us

It seems like we are in a never-ending battle to Control the Clutter. We’ve tried to embrace our inner Marie Kondo, considered being minimalists, and even paid a truck to haul away our junk. So we ask, can families with kids really control the clutter? D… … Continue reading2: Can Families Control the Clutter? – A Dash of Us

Welcome to The Dash of Us Intro Show! We share a glimpse into our family and our personalities. We love our family, our community, and… our toys? No really, one of us is a toy and sports memorabilia collector. We briefly touch on many subjects and are … … Continue reading1: A Dash of Us: The Intro Show