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Maverick Family Life

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maverickfamilylife

👉🏼Helping busy parents reconnect w/ dates & meaningful getaways
160+ family trips | 35+ kid-free getaways
📍Tampa, FL
maverickfamilylife@gmail.com
Over here waiting to be appreciated for all the mo Over here waiting to be appreciated for all the money I’m saving us by not traveling as expensive as my taste is 😅 The version of me in my head? She’s booking the oceanfront suite. The spa day. The upgraded seats. The version of me in reality? She’s comparing 17 hotels, checking 3 different dates, and saying “Look how much money I saved us.” And somehow… that part goes unnoticed. 😂
There’s something about a beautiful coffee shop th There’s something about a beautiful coffee shop that makes an ordinary day feel like a vacation. No plane ticket. No packing. Just a slow morning and a really good latte, or chai latte in my case. These are my go-to spots when I need beachy, peaceful, vacation energy here in Tampa Bay: ☕️ HavenHouse Eatery & Coffee Bar, Safety Harbor ☕️ Paradeco Coffee Roasters, St Pete ☕️ Swell Coffee, Largo ☕️ Patrona Coastal Cafe, St Pete ☕️ Grove Surf Cafe + Coffee, Indian Rocks Beach Save this for your next coffee date, solo morning, or slow day with your spouse. Did your favorite not make the list? LMK 👇🏼
💕 Happy Valentine’s Day! Choosing him again toda 💕 Happy Valentine’s Day! Choosing him again today, even after the dishes, the stress, the misunderstandings, and the ordinary moments. “We love because He first loved us.” 1 John 4:19 God’s love teaches me how to love my husband with grace, to believe the best in him, & keep showing up. A strong marriage isn’t made in the highlight reel. It’s made in the daily choosing. And I’d still choose him. Every time. 🤍
We’ve gone through seasons of non-existent date ni We’ve gone through seasons of non-existent date nights and seasons of weekly date nights… But the real strength in our marriage? It’s built on small nights like this. 🔥 If you’ve been feeling distant, tired, or just in roommate mode — this is your sign to slow down and reconnect. I put together our exact formula for a cozy date night at home (setup, atmosphere, all of it). Perfect for Valentine’s if you’re wanting a quiet night in! Comment COZY and I’ll send it to you 🤍
1. “I still choose you.” Not just as a dad. Not ju 1. “I still choose you.” Not just as a dad. Not just as a provider. But as my guy. In the chaos of parenting & carpools, men can quietly start to feel like they moved from husband to “supporting cast.” When you say: “I love being married to you.” “I’d choose you all over again.” “I’m so glad I get to do life with you.” You’re reminding him he’s not just needed — he’s wanted. 2. “You’re doing a good job.” Even strong, steady men question themselves — especially about: •Finances •Leadership •Providing •Whether they’re enough When you say: “I’m proud of how you lead our family.” “Thank you for working hard so we can build this life.” “I see how much you carry.” You calm something in him he probably doesn’t talk about. 3. “I love us.” This one feels simple, but it’s deep. When you prioritize kid-free trips, date nights, and reconnection — you’re saying your marriage is worth protecting. Verbalizing it matters. When you say: “I love how we prioritize us.” “Our trips together make me fall in love with you all over again.” “I don’t want to just raise kids — I want to grow old with you.” Send a an affirming text or voice note to your hubby today. 🩷
Today’s office: beachside lunch with a friend. Bu Today’s office: beachside lunch with a friend. Business chats, salty air, and remembering not every workday looks like a desk. 🌊
Marriage isn’t about getting it right. It’s about Marriage isn’t about getting it right. It’s about staying, showing up, and choosing grace —again and again.
Suddenly I’m very important. Very busy. Very booke Suddenly I’m very important. Very busy. Very booked. With zero meetings. Anyone else become a CEO the moment the travel budget comes up? 😅✈️
We’ve been to 270 cities — and these are the ones We’ve been to 270 cities — and these are the ones we’d go back to again and again ✈️ 🚗 There’s so much of the world to explore, it takes a special place for us to want to return! Tell me which city you’d visit over and over 👇
God didn’t design marriage to run on leftovers. Le God didn’t design marriage to run on leftovers. Leftover time. Leftover energy. Leftover attention. He designed it with intention. Getting away with your spouse isn’t about escaping your family—it’s about strengthening the foundation your family stands on. When you step away from the noise, the routines, and the endless to-do lists, you remember why you chose each other in the first place. Rest restores what routine slowly drains. Connection renews what busyness quietly steals. And choosing time together? That’s not selfish. That’s stewardship. Your marriage matters. And protecting it is one of the most loving things you can do—for each other and your kids. 🤍
✨Just loving the little things in life… Like a kid ✨Just loving the little things in life… Like a kid-free trip. And a summer-long road trip. What “little” things in life do you love?
I really thought @life360 was for parenting. Turns I really thought @life360 was for parenting. Turns out it’s for my kids to ask: “Why are you at Target? Can you get me makeup remover wipes? “Why is Dad at Home Depot?” “Are y’all coming home soon?” Meanwhile, we haven’t checked their location in weeks 😂 Anyone else being tracked by their own kids? 👀📍
Dinner isn’t just about food in our house—it’s abo Dinner isn’t just about food in our house—it’s about formation. These 4 simple questions help our kids: ✨ look for the good in the day ✨ acknowledge the hard (and realize they can handle it) ✨ notice opportunities to serve others ✨ think of opportunities for growth We’re not aiming for perfect days—we’re raising kids who are aware, resilient, kind, and growing. Save this for tonight’s dinner 🤍 What’s one question you ask your kids regularly?
🥰 Date night looks different these days — but God 🥰 Date night looks different these days — but God still meets us in the middle of it. At our first Tampa Bay Lightning hockey game, the loudest reminder wasn’t the music or the crowd. It was three girls holding up signs that simply said: “Jesus loves you.” Marriage. Date nights. Everyday life. God belongs in all of it.
✨ Sometimes your marriage needs something new to w ✨ Sometimes your marriage needs something new to wake up connection again. Tired of the same restaurant, the same conversation, & the same routine? Trying new experiences together: ✅ creates fresh conversation ✅ builds shared memories ✅ brings back laughter + play ✅ strengthens emotional + romantic connection If your date nights are feeling 🥱 - don’t cancel your plans, reimagine them. ☝🏼Follow for more simple, intentional ways to reconnect in marriage.
Grateful it will be 65 degrees in a few hours. 🥶 Grateful it will be 65 degrees in a few hours. 🥶
📆You finally made time for a date with your spouse 📆You finally made time for a date with your spouse, but are exhausted from the events of the week to pick somewhere. Here are some of our favorite Tampa Bay date spots - from coffee shops to sunset spots. 🌅 @sandbar_opalsands , Clearwater Beach ✨ @thedantampa , Tampa 🦀 @saltshacktampa , Tampa 📚 @oxfordexchange , Tampa Comment TAMPA for the full list! 👇🏼
👉🏼You don’t need a fancy dinner or a big budget to 👉🏼You don’t need a fancy dinner or a big budget to connect with your spouse—just intention. These are simple, cheap date ideas that help you reconnect. And depending on your kids’ ages, you might not even need a sitter. If they’re little, asking a neighbor or friend to step in for 20 minutes might feel awkward… but what if it’s actually a blessing for them? Your marriage is worth showing up for—even in small, simple ways. 🤍 Which one are you doing this week? 👇🏼
❄️ Winter is a choice, not a season ☀️ Sending lov ❄️ Winter is a choice, not a season ☀️ Sending love to everyone shoveling… we’ll be outside.
Nearly 19 years + 3 kids later…sometimes date nigh Nearly 19 years + 3 kids later…sometimes date night looks like heels and a show in the city ✨ Sometimes it looks like sweatpants and a grocery cart 🛒 Both count. Both matter. Marriage doesn’t thrive on fancy plans—it thrives on showing up for each other. Be intentional. Even small moments of connection matter. Especially in the busy seasons. 🤍
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