by Arlene | Aug 6, 2012 | Marriage, The Latest ...
We’re taking the word DREAM from 31 Days to a Happy Husband…last week we talked about the “D” which is Domestic Tranquility. This week, we address the “R” which is RESPECT. Since we’re talking letters, let’s go to that...
by Arlene | Aug 3, 2012 | Marriage, The Latest ...
Part of living a DREAM marriage with your husband is providing him with Domestic Tranquility which is the D in DREAM. That can be especially challenging when one of you is unemployed, underemployed or overemployed. Since many families are dealing with unemployment...
by Arlene | Aug 1, 2012 | Marriage, The Latest ...
Ready – set – go to your bookstore and look for 31 Days to a Happy Husband! It’s officially out today! We’ve been talking about the D in DREAM – Domestic Tranquility: You husband needs a peaceful haven. Radio talk show host Dennis Prager...
by Arlene | Jul 30, 2012 | Marriage, The Latest ...
31 Days to a Happy Husband comes out this Wednesday…so I will be blogging for the next 31 days about the five keys that will bring out the happy in your husband. The five keys spell the word D-R-E-A-M. When you stood and pledged yourself in marriage to the man...
by Arlene | Jul 26, 2012 | Marriage, The Latest ...
What a great party at Cityview Church last night to celebrate the launch of 31 Days to a Happy Husband! Here I am with the happy husband himself! Thanks to the women of the church, MOPS moms, and friends – old and new – for coming. It’s very...
by Arlene | Jul 24, 2012 | Podcast, The Latest ...
Download the podcast, or listen to it now: http://traffic.libsyn.com/pellicane/John_Fuller_and_a_Focus_on_His_Family.mp3 In San Diego where I live, FamilyLife Today and Focus on the Family air back to back on the radio between noon and 1 pm each weekday. On the last...
by Arlene | Jul 23, 2012 | Marriage, The Latest ...
It’s almost August! I’m thrilled that my book 31 Days to a Happy Husband will be out in bookstores and available for you to purchase in just a few short days. To celebrate, I’m having a book party at Cityview Church in San Diego this Wednesday at...
by Arlene | Jul 20, 2012 | Marriage, The Latest ...
My friends did something creative to illustrate the difference between the sex drive of a husband and a wife. Right before lunch, the husband said, “Remember this moment.” A few hours later, he said to his wife, “Remember when I told you to remember...
by Arlene | Jul 18, 2012 | Marriage, The Latest ...
I got a funny phone call the other day. An old woman with a feeble voice said, “Do you have any availability tonight?” I replied, “I think you have the wrong number maam.” And the call was over. After I hung up, I thought about that call. She...
by Arlene | Jul 13, 2012 | Podcast, The Latest ...
Download the podcast or listen to it now: http://traffic.libsyn.com/pellicane/Bob_Lepine_on_Family_Life_and_Happy_Husbands.mp3 I thoroughly enjoy listening to the national daily radio program FamilyLife Today with Dennis Rainey and Bob Lepine (pictured here on the...
by Arlene | Jul 12, 2012 | Books I Like, Giveaways, The Latest ...
How would you like to… Overcome your past Transform your present Embrace your future If your answer is yes, read on about a great giveaway just for you! I had the pleasure of meeting speaker and author Kasey Van Norman at a Logos Bible Conference last year in...
by Arlene | Jul 9, 2012 | Marriage, The Latest ...
If you read Part 1, you know I’m about to reveal one easy thing you can do to get and stay in the mood for sex: KISSING! Sex therapist and author Joyce Penner say this in my book: If there was one key to leave you with, it would be to kiss passionately. When...
by Arlene | Jul 8, 2012 | Marriage, The Latest ...
Husband: Let’s have sex. Wife: I’m not in the mood. Husband: Why aren’t you ever in the mood? Wife: Why are you always in the mood? Sound familiar? Yep, me too. The other day James gave me a homework assignment. Write about what helps get a...
by Arlene | Jul 5, 2012 | Marriage, The Latest ...
You remember that song by Aretha Franklin… R-E-S-P-E-C-T Find out what it means to me Well, respect means a whole lot to our husbands. So much so, that I devoted a section of my book 31 Days to a Happy Husband to respect. When I was talking about the subject of...
by Arlene | Jul 3, 2012 | Parenting, The Latest ...
I recently saw a friend who is pregnant with her 4th child. Her three children are the same age as mine, so I couldn’t help but wonder what our lives would be like if we had a fourth child. Don’t get excited. I’m not pregnant or getting pregnant. ...
by Arlene | Jul 1, 2012 | Parenting, The Latest ...
With the 4th of July around the corner, I’m thinking of what kind of craft I could do with my kids. I am not crafty. Cutting and gluing is about as much as I can do. In searching for crafts online, I found an easy craft I think I can do that still looks fun and...
by Arlene | Jun 30, 2012 | The Latest ...
[iframe src=”http://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/1991303/height/100/width/480/thumbnail/yes” height=”100″ width=”480″ scrolling=”no”]FamilyLife Today cohost Bob Lepine joins Arlene in a candid conversation...
by Arlene | Jun 29, 2012 | Health, The Latest ...
The alarm clock rang at 5:25 am. I hit the snooze button and laid there, motionless, for 5 minutes. The point of decision. It could go either way… Then out of bed…the morning miracle! My husband James says, “For such a happy person, you are so...
by Arlene | Jun 28, 2012 | Podcast, The Latest ...
Download the podcast or listen to it now: http://traffic.libsyn.com/pellicane/Bill_Farrel_on_Understanding_Your_Man.mp3 Ladies, do yourself and your man a great favor and click the button to listen to this podcast! Listen now or download for later. Bill Farrel will...
by Arlene | Jun 28, 2012 | Health, The Latest ...
Several weeks ago, I blogged with great enthusiasm about boot camp at my local 24 Hour Fitness. Yes, I love the class. No, I don’t like waking up at 5:30 to make it there by 6:00 am. I’ve been exercising three times a week, but I haven’t been back to...
by Arlene | Jun 25, 2012 | Books I Like, Health, The Latest ...
This shoe, as innocent as it looks, has been giving me the fits. As you can see, there is only one shoe. I bought these adorable sandals for Lucy at my favorite consignment sale Trunk Treasures. These pink babies are going to get my growing girl through the summer. ...
by Arlene | Jun 22, 2012 | Books I Like, The Latest ...
I love speaker and author Kathi Lipp! She is so funny and real. Whenever Kathi has a new book, you know you’re in for a treat. And with this book, your husband is too. In her book Praying God’s Word for Your Husband, you will do just that! It is packed...
by Arlene | Jun 21, 2012 | Parenting, The Latest ...
I was speaking at a church earlier this year where I met the most remarkable woman, Nita Draut. Nita is a beautiful, vibrant 86-year-old who walks 3 miles a day and draws like you can’t believe. She showed me photos of her amazing art – I couldn’t...
by Arlene | Jun 17, 2012 | Arlene's Adventures, The Latest ...
I wish I could jump out of the computer screen right now and give you a hug! I am so glad you are here. You know what it’s like before you have company over. You clean. Throw things in closets. Make some food. Well in anticipation of your arrival, my amazing...
