Resources Archives - Friday Night Wives

The End-of-Season Debriefing Practice and How to Do It

We wanted an intentional way for our boys to process the experiences and emotions of the season rather than “just” having them turn in their equipment and move on to the next thing.

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Why Football? 7 Ways Kids Benefit

It truly is a special thing to see when teammates and coaches come alongside their hurting brother and lift them up.

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Game Night Tips & Tricks from a Mom of Four Littles

Now with four, seven and under we had a little time to experiment. For us this is what I’ve found works…

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A Gift Guide for the Coach’s Wife

Whether we’ve been naughty or nice, we all deserve to treat ourselves. But since we are living off of coaching salaries and can’t afford to do that without maxing out our credit cards, here is a gift guide for the coach’s wife that can easily be sent to your parents, in-laws, or anyone else ...

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5 Simple and Fast Recipes for When You Want Homemade but Don’t Have Time to Cook

The less planning we need to do during the season, the easier life is for everyone. It doesn’t matter how busy our week is, my kids insist they need dinner every night! I’ve yet to convince them a bowl of popcorn and some apple slices is a well-balanced meal, so instead I’ve learned to keep a ...

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10 Foolproof Ways to Save Money at the Grocery Store

Apps such as Ibotta, Fetch Rewards, and Berry Cart pay you a small amount for scanning your grocery receipt. Each program is different but a few minutes scanning your receipts can add up to a few hundred dollars cash back over the year.