Many people are deep into their New Year’s Resolution mode by the start of February. They are setting goals and making plans to succeed. Those who take it really seriously understand that goals are meant to be long term and produce lasting results, not just a blip on the radar that soon falls by the … Read more
Thank you. Danke. Grazie. Xie xie. Gracias. Merci. Mahalo. Arigato. Salamat. Dziękuję. No matter how it is said, it’s always nice to hear. And we’ve been hearing it throughout our entire lives… likely on countless occasions. Your parents thanked you for sharing your toys. Your teacher thanked you for raising your hand. Your girlfriend thanked … Read more
Have you ever played “would you rather” with a friend? Depending on the theme, it can make for a lot of laughs… but can also serve as a way to get to know someone better. When it comes to would you rather questions for kids, they can be super silly or even slightly inappropriate. Regardless … Read more
It was nearly 11 years ago that my husband and I made the decision for me to be a stay-at-home mom to our son. Our situation was a bit unique in that my husband owns his own business… and I had been working for him for a little over a year before we got pregnant. … Read more
These days, it seems as if most people have found themselves in the position of having to reprioritize their time and schedules. Maybe your job has been converted to a work from home position? Maybe your hours were cut or your business has slowed? Perhaps you have been furloughed? Conversely, maybe you always worked from … Read more
I’ve said it before and I will say it again… communication plays a vital part in the success of our relationships, both personal and professional. Open and direct communication is key in getting us to where we want to be and what we want out of life. And while the end result may not always … Read more
So often, when people talk about wanting to take better care of themselves, they are referring to their physical appearance. Namely diet and exercise. What typically gets forgotten, however, is the importance of one’s emotional well being. Emotional self care is just as important as the other types of self care. In fact, they typically … Read more
Do you love to read? Do you wish you had more time to do so? Do you fashion yourself a multitasker? Or are you the type or person who enjoys learning new things, but has very little time to commit? If you answered yes to any or all of these questions… audible books may just … Read more
Technology has become so integrated into our everyday lives that our phones, tablets… even fitness trackers are now able to send and receive text messages and emails, make calls and keep us on task with calendar reminders and alarms. But I am here to offer a friendly warning. Before you are tempted to use your … Read more
It’s been just over a year since most of the world shut down and terms such as, “social distancing” and “mask up” became a part of our everyday lives. And as hard as it’s been on us adults… it’s been much harder on our kids. Trust me. Kids are social creatures. They need other children … Read more