Date Night in a Minivan: Revving Up Your Marriage after Kids Arrive [Paperback]

Lorilee Craker (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 2008

There's no question that having children changes a marriage. Keeping the home fires burning while constantly putting out fires is no easy task. Crammed with humor, stories, and road-tested tips, Date Night in a Minivan zeroes in on the hot-button issues that crop up in a marriage when kids enter the picture: • Mom paying more attention to the kids than to Dad • differing discipline styles • the chore scorecard • the time-off tug-of-war • dealing with in-laws and out-laws • money matters • and more! With this witty and wisdom-filled book, moms will find new confidence and real-world traction for those days when marriage seems to be overtaken by parenthood.

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From the Back Cover

Do you wish your marriage had friendship, teamwork, and . . . va-va-voom? There's no question that having children changes a marriage. Keeping the home fires burning while constantly putting out fires is no easy task. Date Night in a Minivan gives you real-world advice for restoring the spark to your marriage. With stories, road-tested tips, and plenty of humor, Lorilee Craker tackles hot-button issues like • handling different discipline styles • divvying up housework and chores • working out opposite social styles (Mr. Extrovert vs. Mrs. Introvert) • resolving money matters • keeping the passion alive • and more Date Night in a Minivan is your handbook for reclaiming that friendship, teamwork, and yes, va-va-voom that you enjoyed before the kids arrived. It will help you hurdle those kiddie-related obstacles and nurture the bond you and your husband have in a way you didn't think possible. Lorilee Craker is the author or coauthor of nine books, including We Should Do This More Often. A frequent speaker at MOPS groups and other mom events, Craker is also an entertainment writer for the Grand Rapids Press. A native of Canada, she lives in West Michigan with her husband, Doyle, and her three children, Jonah, Ezra, and Phoebe.

About the Author

LORI'S UPDATED BIO 1/21/08: Lorilee Craker is the author or coauthor of nine books, including We Should Do This More Often. A frequent speaker at MOPS groups and other mom events, Craker is also an entertainment writer for the Grand Rapids Press. A native of Canada, she lives in West Michigan with her husband, Doyle, and her three children, Jonah, Ezra, and Phoebe.

Product Details

• Paperback: 204 pages
• Publisher: Revell (February 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0800730690
• ISBN-13: 978-0800730697
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,604,505 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Lorilee Craker is a native of Winnipeg, Manitoba, the Coldest City in the World (with the warmest heart). She now lives in balmy Grand Rapids, MI, where she rocks out in her minivan as she shuttles her three children to hockey, gymnastics, soccer, lacrosse, and everywhere in between. She is the author of 11 books, including "Money Secrets of the Amish" and the New York Times bestseller "Through the Storm" with Lynne Spears. She is also a longtime contributor to the entertainment pages of "The Grand Rapids Press" and has been published in magazines ranging from "Sports Spectrum" to "Parents."

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!, August 27, 2008

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T. Jipping "Stressed Out Mama" (Holland, MI USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Date Night in a Minivan: Revving Up Your Marriage after Kids Arrive (Paperback)

This book was wonderful in making me realize that I am not alone! My husband always makes me feel like I am being ridiculous for the way I act when it comes to becoming stressed out over kids and house, but this book showed me that I am the average woman/mother and gives great tips on how to not be "ridiculous." Whether you argue over your husband "not helping" (kids or house)or about him "not doing it right" this book is great! Well worth reading and yes, even taking notes from!!!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A funny read with substance, April 23, 2008

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Alison Hodgson - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Date Night in a Minivan: Revving Up Your Marriage after Kids Arrive (Paperback)

The chapter on maternal gatekeeping is worth the cost of the book. You probably don't know what that is and you might think you aren't guilty when you find out, but give it a little time and you might see some things you couldn't before. This is a funny book with a lot of substance.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another Great Read!, February 11, 2008

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LisaGee (Michigan) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Date Night in a Minivan: Revving Up Your Marriage after Kids Arrive (Paperback)

Lorilee Craker never disappoints! She has an ability to take an otherwise daunting topic and turn it into a fun journey! I saw myself and my marriage in this book on several occasions ~ along with tips and recommendations how my husband and I can rediscover "us." (Remember...there used to be an "us" before THEY came along!!)

Although the reading format is light and easy (i.e. you can read it between kids naptimes, while watching your daughter's volleyball practice, or curled up at night), the problem-solving is sound, and the reminders useful.

I gladly pre-ordered this book, and will recommend it to my friends.