Dad or Alive: Confessions of an Unexpected Stay-at-Home Dad, a memoir of Adrian Kulp’s first year at home with his baby daughter, is funny and touching, real and raunchy, with an uncensored POV that is uniquely male. (For better or for worse, I now have some idea what my fiancé was really thinking in the [...]
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Why You Should Read the Dad or Alive Book + Q&A With Author Adrian Kulp
14 Things NOT to Get Your Husband For Valentine’s Day (Guest Post)
Earlier this week, my post 14 Things NOT to Get Your Wife For Valentine’s Day ran on Dad or Alive. I encourage you to check out the hilarious comments over there, including the true tale of a woman who received a Thighmaster as a Valentine’s Day gift. Yes, that was grounds for divorce. That’s what [...]
14 Things Not To Get Your Wife For Valentine’s Day
Adrian at Dad or Alive pitched me the idea of writing this list as a public service. His answer, “14 Things Not To Get Your Husband…” will appear later this week. 1. Lingerie – Unless your wife is an actual Victoria’s Secret model, in which case you’ll be doing your Valentine’s Day shopping at Harry [...]
It’s My Blogaversary
One year ago, I launched Carriage Before Marriage. Thank you so much for reading it! Stick with me and in 2013 you will find out if I get pregnant, watch the least knowledgeable bride in the world plan her wedding, and learn whether Viv’s two’s are terrible or just bananas. So if you haven’t already, [...]


writer currently at home with my little girl, Viv. The twist is that while I am raising my daughter, I am also planning my wedding to her father.















