I have two tasty and practical treats for you today, my friends.
Think of these as being as delicious as a cone full of lip-smacking soft-serve vanilla, paired with a crispy, chocolately cookie, while containing all the nutrition and calories of broccoli.
First up is my latest contribution at the Happy Wives Club.
Talking with other wives, I have heard story upon story of conversations that begin with civility but end up in conflict. I decided to share three things my hubby and I have done over the years that have helped us avoid fighting in our marriage.
In her introduction, Fawn wrote:
When I read this post by HWC contributor, Kim Hall, the first thing I thought was “Yes!” I have always been a true believer that arguments aren’t a requirement in marriage; quite the contrary.
In the this post, Kim gives three things you can do to successfully get your point across without saying something you are likely to later regret.
My hope is that you take this simple ideas to help make your communication go more smoothly and your marriage more joyful!
3 Tips to Avoid Fighting with Your Spouse
Be sure to join the HWC Facebook group and follow Fawn on Twitter while you are there.
And now, drum roll, please: Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.
Is that what a drum roll looks like?
Just go with it, friends, a la Chevy Chase in Christmas Vacation. 
You can find me hanging out monthly as
one of the new columnists at Engaged Marriage!
Here is the announcement, listing all the yummy goodness you can find there.
EM is a “source of information and motivation for those that want something more from life and agree that our most important relationships shouldn’t be mired in mediocrity.”
Dustin continues on his About page:
That’s why a central theme of the posts here at Engaged Marriage is candid and practical advice that you can learn and put into action without a huge time commitment. Whether it’s fighting fair or achieving financial peace in your marriage, you will find a plethora of “no B.S.” information to help you in every area of family life.
Alongside the practical information that you need, you’ll find healthy doses of motivation in the form of humor, personal stories and spiritual reflections.
I am standing here beside myself with excitement, to quote that amusing character in Short Circuit, tickled pink and pleased as punch to join Dustin, to help married couples navigate the sometimes treacherous waters of finance and work.
Don’t you just love how the school of hard knocks—and, yes, stupidity—loads you up with experience and wisdom to share?
Yeah, me too.
My inaugural post is up:
How Counting Your Blessings Can Help Pay Down Your Debt
Come on over and share your thoughts!
Be sure to check out all that Dustin and my fellow writers offer too, and join Engaged Marriage in the Social Media arena for help and hope for your relationship.
Thank you, my friends, for helping make this possible. You are my greatest cheerleaders, and it is for you I do what I do. I am truly humbled by your encouragement!
Question: What is the best practical advice you’ve ever been given for your marriage?
Join the link-ups! Sharing at NOBH, Happy Wives Club
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Congrats, Kim. The founder of Engaged Marriage actually lives in my town. He’s got a great site and I’m probably going to visit it more because of you!
Thank you, Beth. Well, the world just keeps getting smaller and smaller. I do have a relative out your way now. If I am ever visiting, I will have to come and see you both. What fun that would be!
To Love and Uplift my husband no matter what I’m feeling (be angry, sad or happy) and that is honoring to God.
Visiting you from the Happy Wives Club Link Up.
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That is truly great advice, Mai! To love and uplift is a great sentiment, but to do it no matter what our state of mind is truly a wonderful thing. Thanks for adding that to the conversation!
Twitter: AleciaSimersky
says:
Standing with you and doing a happy dance, congratulations!!
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Thank you so much! Glad to have you join me in my very happy dance! The more, the merrier, I always say, especially if it embarrasses the kids just slightly.
Twitter: missindeedy
says:
WOOT! Congratulations, Kim!!! Can’t wait to read your contributions over there.
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Why, thank you very much, Missy my friend! I look forward to seeing your smiling face at my newest home on the web. Appreciate your support and encouragement, too.
Twitter: Soulstops
says:
Woohoo! Congrats, Kim…just left a comment at your Engaged Marriage post. Proud of you
Praying your move is going well 
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Thanks, Dolly! I so appreciate your encouragement and your presence!
Twitter: momsfromscratch
says:
{Melinda} Congratulations, Kim! You will be such a blessing there, just as you are here. I always feel so inspired and encouraged after reading each and every one of your posts! Thank you!
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You bless me with your sweet words, Melinda. I am touched you are inspired and encouraged!
Waay cool! Some extremely valid points! I appreciate you
penning this post annd alpso the rest of the website is also reawlly good.
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