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Marriage Advice: How to Make Date Night Happen

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by RAKI WRIGHT

Date night is more important than ever, once you're married. It's easy to want to spend time together when you're first dating or just falling in love. What's more challenging is carving out time together once you're married, with a job (or two), and kids.

Looking for tried and true marriage advice? Read on for easy tips on how to make date night happen. Date night is often a forgotten ritual once you're married.  I would argue that it's more important than ever, once you're married. It's easy to want to spend time together when you're first dating or just falling in love. What's more ...

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20 Movies About Black History on Netflix

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by RAKI WRIGHT

In addition to the movies I've already listed, here are 10 more Black History Movies available on Netflix: 11. The Watsons Go To Birmingham - It's the summer of 1963, and an ordinary African-American family sets out on a road trip to Alabama in this drama based on a best-selling novel. The entire family is moved by the racially ...

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How to Make Black History Month Personal to You

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by RAKI WRIGHT

During Black History Month, learn about more than just history, learn about YOUR history. This post brought to you by MassMutual. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Outside the Box Mom. How to Make Black History Month Personal to You I am excited to join MassMutual in celebrating Black History Month by sharing my very ...

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50 Easy & Awesome Valentine’s Ideas to Try Today

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by RAKI WRIGHT

Looking for easy Valentine’s Ideas that don’t require much planning, purchasing, or preparing? Valentine's Day is very near and I still haven't received the list of names from my daughter's preschool. I don't think my 12 year old will be celebrating Valentine's Day at his school. I'm sure neither will turn down their favorite candy gifted ...

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It’s Streaming Cats and Dogs

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by RAKI WRIGHT

Netflix has some great suggestions for celebrating your favorite canine and feline pets. #StreamTeam I am an animal person. Always have been. Since I was born, my parents or my family have always had a dog. Except for when we couldn't have one while my brother was being treated for a pet allergy or when my landlord has forbidden owning ...

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Welcome! I'm Raki. I am a working mom of 2 (22-year old son and 15-year old daughter). I share tips to balance work, family, and make time for you. More...

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