We’ve all heard the phrase “It’s the thought that counts.” Still, nothing says “I love you” more than a homemade gift that’s been personalized just for your loved one. After all, anyone can buy something from a store but it… Read More »10 Best Homemade Gifts for Someone Special
I recently hit a major milestone in my life – my husband and I reached thirty-one years of marriage. We’ve now spent more than half of our lives together. I was asked recently by a friend how we’ve stayed together… Read More »3 Tips to Keep Your Relationship Strong
When you think of spring cleaning, you probably relate it to an intensive cleaning up of your house. After a long winter with your home buttoned up against the cold, spring cleaning is an opportunity to refresh your space, give… Read More »Is It Time to Spring Clean Your Life?
One of the most powerful phrases in the English language is “thank you.” We should all get in the habit of saying those two little words more often! But let’s go beyond the words, and look at all the different… Read More »13 Creative Ways to Say “Thank You” That People Will Remember
Gratitude, appreciation, thankfulness, gratefulness…We define them as the quality or feeling of being grateful or thankful. Appreciation is the recognition and enjoyment of the good qualities of someone or something. This collection of 40 quotes about gratitude, appreciation, and thankfulness… Read More »40 Quotes About Gratitude, Appreciation, and Thankfulness
What do mothers want for Mother’s Day gifts when their kids are all grown up? It’s not as simple as the hand-drawn cards, macaroni necklaces, and bouquets of flowers (usually picked from our own flower beds!) that pleased us so… Read More »Gifts for Mom on Mother’s Day and All Year Long
Mother’s Day is just around the corner. Do you give (or receive, or both) gifts on Mother’s Day? We don’t tend to make a big fuss on this holiday, but I do love to give little, thoughtful items to my… Read More »Mother’s Day Gifts She Will Treasure
Learn the 10 actions you can take right away to develop – and keep – a positive attitude, no matter what life tosses in your direction. Do you consider yourself to be a positive person? A glass-half-full type? A roll-with-the-punches,… Read More »How to Develop (and Keep!) a Positive Attitude Toward Life
How to Have a Difficult Conversation With Your Spouse Part Four: Using Humor to Diffuse the Tension Can humor help during an argument with your spouse? The conflict has been brewing all day, all month – or maybe even longer.… Read More »How to Have a Difficult Conversation With Your Spouse: Using Humor to Diffuse the Tension
How to Have a Difficult Conversation with Your Spouse Part Three: Controlling Your Emotions Do you find it hard to stay calm during the really tough talks, especially with a loved one? Or do you know how to keep your… Read More »How to Have a Difficult Conversation with Your Spouse: Controlling Your Emotions
How to Have a Difficult Conversation With Your Spouse Part Two: 9 Steps to Better Communication Understanding how to support your partner during a difficult conversation can build trust, confidence, and connection between partners, family members, or friends. Although the… Read More »How to Have a Difficult Conversation with Your Spouse: 9 Steps to Better Communication
Part One of a Series: How to Have a Difficult Conversation With Your Spouse: Deciding What, Why, and When Regardless of how much you love your partner or how long you’ve been together, there are times when a difficult conversation… Read More »How To Have A Difficult Conversation With Your Spouse: Deciding What, Why, & When