The Nest Newlywed Handbook
by Carley Roney and the editors of thenest.com (Clarkson Potter, $22.50 paper)
This is the perfect guide for engaged couples or young marrieds. It covers almost every aspect of marriage, including finances, in-laws, sex and housekeeping. These tips might keep you from being the next Reese and Ryan.
1. “To keep your sanity and avoid low-blood-sugar-induced `what’s for dinner?’ drama, try creating a schedule.”
2. “Diapers and burp cloths really will feel like child’s play once you’ve paper-trained Rover and dealt with Fluffy’s furballs.”
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3. “If his baseball collection rivals Cooperstown’s and her magazine rack hasn’t been picked through since she read Seventeen, forget the spring–it’s time to clean now.”
4. “Trading chores for a week once a month is also a great way to appreciate the other’s `roles’ and understand the work your partner is putting in (i.e., making the bed is harder than you think).”
5. “If it’s an especially stuffy or tedious [office party], make a secret game out of it with your mate by taking a sip of your drink every time you hear somebody utter an industry-speak phrase like `deal structure’ or `drill down.'” But, the book warns, play responsibly.