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The journey to the wedding day may be a winding one. I’m happy to share some tips and tricks along the way. I continually offer ways to strengthen your relationship, and provide additional resources & tools. Scroll on down, and click on a post that interests you. The comments are always open, and I would love to know what you think!

Healthy Living, Social Activities Hope Mirlis 6/27/19 Healthy Living, Social Activities Hope Mirlis 6/27/19

Recipe: PIMM'S CUP

Welcome to Summer! I don't know about you, but I'm getting tired of my usual gin & tonic. Need a new drink for summer? Let's take a jump across the pond for inspiration. How about a Pimm's Cup?

Healthy Eating, Healthy Living, Social Activities Hope Mirlis 12/21/18 Healthy Eating, Healthy Living, Social Activities Hope Mirlis 12/21/18

Sautéed Collard Greens Recipe

Every January 1st I host an Open House for friends and family. From my years in Atlanta, I serve traditional Southern foods for luck and abundance in the new year. This sautéed collard greens recipe totally fits the bill.

Healthy Living, Social Activities Hope Mirlis 7/20/18 Healthy Living, Social Activities Hope Mirlis 7/20/18

Watermelon & Cucumber Cooler Recipe

I was invited to a friend's home overlooking the East River for July 4th. As she and her husband are not a wine drinkers, I offered to whip up a cocktail base instead. I came up with a Watermelon & Cucumber Cooler. Something appropriate for her young daughter with a splash of sparking water, or to mix with vodka or gin!

Marriage, Social Activities, Children & Parenting, Strengthening the Relationship Hope Mirlis 7/20/18 Marriage, Social Activities, Children & Parenting, Strengthening the Relationship Hope Mirlis 7/20/18

Building Community

We live in a growing world that’s growing smaller every day due to the ease of communication through social media. But those connections while miraculous and easy, don’t usually result in true friendships. In building community. In my pre-marital counseling program, we discuss topics that tend to trip couples up in their marriage. Talking through social activities and time spent together in and out of the relationship is on that list.

Healthy Eating, Healthy Living, Social Activities Hope Mirlis 2/8/18 Healthy Eating, Healthy Living, Social Activities Hope Mirlis 2/8/18

Let's CELEBRATE with some Apple Cider Punch

Every Tuesday, I share a list of Gratitudes, Celebrations and Desires. As a wedding officiant, I am surrounded by Celebration. Yes, we certainly recognize big milestones with festivity, but how about the little ones? Finishing a task you've put off? Hitting a sales goal? Receiving some good news! Nothing says 'Celebration' better than a good cocktail! And winter is perfect for a little apple & ginger!

Guest Post, Social Activities, Time in the Relationship Hope Mirlis 11/29/13 Guest Post, Social Activities, Time in the Relationship Hope Mirlis 11/29/13

GUEST POST: Building Strong Relationships - Time Together & Social Activities

Hey everyone, my buddy Tommy Housworth is special. Not only has he inspired a few blog posts over the last year, he is a writer in his own right. When I decided to do the weeks of building strong relationships, I asked him if he wanted to contribute. Without hesitation, he stepped to the plate. Tommy, you are a zen force. Thank you!