Category Archives: Patti’s Blog
Not sure what to ask for from your special someone this year? I always go blank when my boo asks me what gifts I want. So, over the past few months I’ve been taking notes when I think of good ideas for what my man can get me for the holidays. That way, I’ll be prepped when he pops the holiday gift question. Here’s what I have on my list that you should have on yours too. Read more
Fa la la la la! It’s holiday time and I couldn’t be more excited! It’s probably no surprise to you that I’m a big gift giver. I do everything big! I la-la-la-love giving gifts to the special man in my life, but sometimes it can be hard to find a good dude gift. I mean, guys have it so easy! All women want is something sparkly with a heart felt card. But guys are tougher. So, if you’re having trouble finding your man the perfect gift, here’s a quick cheat sheet of gifts any man will love. Read more
Are you wondering if your boyfriend is less of a Prince Charming and more of a Gargamel? (Yeah, I just used a Smurfs reference. You know you love it!) From experience, I can tell you that if you’re not sure if your man is bad news, then he probably is. I know, that’s tough to hear. But, I’m a big believer in a woman’s intuition. If you’ve potentially got the icks for your man, it probably is because he’s icky. Just in case you need some more specific guidance than that, here are five signs your man could be bad news. Read more
With the holidays upon us, I’m getting a lot of questions asking for advice on dealing with your mate’s family. This is the time of year when the most family meet and greets happen. And, let’s be honest here, for a lot of people, that means that the holidays aren’t the most wonderful time of the year. Family hangouts can be freaking stressful…especially if your mate’s family doesn’t dig you. Well, I’m not going to claim that I can fix this issue. But, I do have some tips on how to survive if your mate’s family doesn’t like you. Read more
I was at the mall today and they were playing Christmas music! I know it’s not even Thanksgiving yet, but that’s the official start of Christmas season for me! (Yes, I let mall soundtracks mark important annual events for me. So, what?) The weather is chilly, the mood is happy and anyone in a new relationship is stressy! (And yeah, “stressy” is totally a word.) Anyone in a relationship that’s less than a year old around the holidays is definitely asking themselves what they should be doing as a couple for the holidays and getting really worked up about it. Well, fear not. I’m here to help! Assuming you want to head to your boo’s house for a holiday meal, I’ll show how you can make it happen. Read more
This post was originally titled “3 Ways to know he’s a keeper,” but I changed it to “your keeper,” because that’s what important here. Who the heck cares if the guy looks good on paper or if a lot of other women want to marry him? What matters if he’s your forever guy. That’s different for every woman. And here’s how to tell if the guy you’re dating is your keeper. Read more
