Today, Marshall and I continue to get real about dating: the struggles, the necessity and the thrill of creating fun moments together! We have done all the research, asked all the experts and rounded up what we feel like is a pretty incredible list of unique ideas to help you get out of the date night rut and make your next night out (or in…) with your significant other one to remember. This week we start off the episode by debating whether a trip to Krispy Kreme is equivalent in a weird way to a workout class. .. so you know that’s bound to be intriguing. Spoiler alert: Marsh votes yes and praises the land of donuts. Join us as we put our heads together and set up some plans. Grab a cup, let’s chat it up!

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Are you bored with date night? Do you end up slouching in the same ‘ole movie theater seat or get stuck ordering the same burger every time you head out for a night on the town? Let’s start a new trend: date night, done right!

Today, Marshall and I get real about dating: the struggles, the necessity and the thrill of creating fun moments together! We have done all the research, asked all the experts and rounded up what we feel like is a pretty incredible list of unique ideas to help you get out of the date night rut and make your next night out (or in…) with your significant other one to remember. We even come up with some creative babysitting ideas so you will definitely be ready to calendar some fun. Join us as we put our heads together and set up some plans. Grab a cup. Let’s chat it up!

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Today on Cheers to That! Marsh and I play a game of “Ask Merin” answering all kinds of fun, intriguing questions from our awesome audience. We debate the age-old question of whether love at first sight is really a thing; discuss Erin’s love for John Stamos; chat about the importance of prayer as a couple; think about best / worst qualities as couples; share some super fun date night ideas; Erin shares a personal story that led her to valuing community more than ever; and we tease some upcoming, exciting content! Grab a cup, let’s chat it up!

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Marshall and I share about a plane crash we survived; the characteristics that did or did not draw us to each other; our crazy engagement story; how important it is to communicate – always; how phases are not forever, but marriage is; and how sitting down to stare at your early relationship photos can save your marriage.

>Challenge today: Why did you fall in love in the first place? Have some fun together reminiscing about the great moments in your relationship and never stop learning about the wonderful parts of your partner!

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Marshall and I team up for another episode in our relationship series. We agree to a couple name, chat about Millennial haters and how Marsh is a “Mougar,” discuss how we are learning to combat pettiness in every day life, encourage one another about givin’ all the grace and share how there really is beauty in one another’s differences. Also, don’t miss Marsh’s “Cheers” this week, which is to all the ladies out there!

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Today, I’m chatting with my good friend, Rachael Adams from The Love Offering podcast about my two books: Cheers to the Diaper Years and The Remarkable Housewives of the Bible series. We are discussing all the ins and outs of writing and how we hope to connect with our readers — including by reveling in our fluorescent Kool-Aid fueled childhoods.

If you need a fun beach read and to reminisce about the good ‘ole days, grab a cup, let’s chat it up!

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Jayna and I hang out for another session all about #momlife. We are talking loneliness, the feeling when somebody brings by a warm meal, cures for Foot in Mouth Disease (an epidemic sweeping the nation) and even mesh panties. If you need to be reminded how not alone you are in this whole mom gig, join us for a few minutes of fun. Grab a cup, let’s chat it up!

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Marshall joins me again today for a rousing discussion about the Tale of Two Oddballs. I’m an extroverted introvert and he’s an introverted extrovert. How do we make that work? Ha! We’re still trying to figure that out, too. But we’ve got some tips about how to find the fun when you just feel so different all the time. Grab a cup, let’s chat it up!

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Today, I’m sitting down with my hubby to chat all about relationships: the good, the bad, and, well, you know the drill. We’ll be discussing how social media is a giant liar, why we think soaking up all the seasons of life is so key, and how our laundry room is currently overflowing with bagels and laundry. Join us for some fun!

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