November 19, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
If you try to figure out why some people have successful marriages and others do not, you may come up with a lot of possibilities, but few sure -fired answers. The reason, however, is usually less complicated then most people…
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August 14, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
This August, my husband and I will celebrate our 45th wedding anniversary. Along the way, we learned something about marriage.To have a long lasting marriage, you must try to have all the traits of a good marriage. These same traits…
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When going on vacation, always include your teen in the planning. They want to be part of the excitement that goes into the process. As an almost adult, they feel they should have some say in what the family does…
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Many people at this time of the year stage family reunions. It is a wonderful way for families that live at great distances from each other to get together. Some folks have reunions that last for a couple weeks while…
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Teens are often very expressive in their dress and personal appearance. They might be creative in how they wear clothes or what they do with their hair. What do you do when your teens style embarrasses you? First off, try…
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July 5, 2015 Friends and Peers
Looking out the window, you see your son approaching. He has someone with him. You never saw this kid before. Your heart swells with pride as you note your son’s broad shoulders and tall, muscular frame. He is getting to…
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With colder weather approaching and longer evenings inside with the kids, families may be trying to find ways to connect better with their children. Establishing a family game night should be something you consider. I can hear you now, my…
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June 17, 2015 Friends and Peers
One of the healthiest resolutions is to attempt to make new friends in the New Year. To increase friends means to increase social life, enjoyment, and happiness. Making friends comes so easy for some people, but is much more difficult…
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June 8, 2015 Friends and Peers
Friendship is a relationship where people are equals and their prime concern is the happiness, safety, and success of each other. That is a tall order, but should be what a person strives for in a friendship. To be a…
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When people cannot communicate properly with each other, relationship problems are sure to follow. It doesn’t matter who those are and in what kind of relationship since this problem exists between many people. Relationships can all suffer because of a…
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May 26, 2015 Friends and Peers
This is an adult party with a great twist. The guests will all be adults, preferably couples, but the party theme is designed for children. Don’t turn your nose up at this idea saying it is ridiculous until you have…
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Even trying to not let my old fashioned roots expose me, I still do not like to see tattoos everywhere. I admit my background and the period in which I grew up colors my attitude, but I do not think…
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April 10, 2015 Style and Beauty - Other
The woman of the future will be a complex combination of beauty, health, and brains. She will have strength of body and mind. Her beauty will come from within as she emphasizes a healthy lifestyle. She will cultivate her inner…
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For many years I’ve advocated for families gathering around the dining room table daily for meals. I think the value of this practice is far beyond what anyone could adequately explain, but I will attempt to try. All families eat…
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Finding affordable signed vintage jewelry requires some diligence and hard work. It is not that it isn’t available many places, but you need to know what you’re looking for and realize that many people now know about collectibles and some…
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Picking a handbag is one of the most personal decisions a woman will ever make about accessories. It is really about individual taste and style; but also about how much she likes to carry with her. For me, the larger…
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January 29, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Romance in marriage is as necessary as water is to growing things. Marriage can exist without romance, but it cannot thrive. Romance is an element of marriage that contrary to many beliefs does not lessen with age. As we age,…
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January 14, 2015 Communication
Do not ever under estimate the power of words. What you say and which words you choose to express yourself make all the difference in the world. Words have great power. Words can hurt or encourage. Words can be such…
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Tough love is appropriate in family relationships when a family member has gotten out-of-control. When this person in your family is destroying the relationships, the harmony, and the enjoyment of family life it is time to engage the use of…
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October 19, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
Trusting anyone is difficult when you think about the fact that it is human nature to lie and change their mind and put themselves first. I believe we must trust someone all we can, but not let our life depend…
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I believe all moms should be able to stay home with young children. When a mom makes the choice to stay at home to raise her children, she makes a choice that has serious ramifications. This mom is foregoing an…
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In times past, it was traditional in many families to all meet at one house every Sunday for a family dinner. With families separated by miles and very often few extended family members around, this practice has fallen out of…
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We have reached the age where we are inundated with facts. The computer brings so much to our desktop that sometimes it is overwhelming. The Internet, although a wonderful resource, does not always offer the correct information and is not…
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Whether because your Aunt Annie is traveling with her Chihuahua or your niece cannot stand to let your Great Dane alone all day, pet lovers sometimes bring their pets with them to holiday activities. Depending on your pet’s disposition, age,…
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Not everyone can write an edge of your seat letter. We may not be talented or creative enough to compose a riveting missive, but we can use some simple tricks to make it more interesting. The average letter starts out…
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Whoever said being a family is easy, never was part of one. You take several people, each with their own personalities and goals. You add individual idiosyncrasies and the likes and dislikes of those folks. Now, you place them in…
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Whenever two people decide to get married and one or both comes from a home where their needs were unmet, we have a likely start of a dysfunctional family. It is not written in stone, but it usually occurs since…
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September 21, 2013 Communication
Effective parenting begins with an ability to get your point across when discussing issues with teens. Setting rules and consequences means little if you have not made yourself clear to your kids. We all know about selective hearing that ability…
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August 27, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Happy marriages that are made up of two people who care about each other and respect each other are strong marriages. If each person in this marriage only wants the best for their spouse and is unselfish about meeting their…
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August 10, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
There are lots of married couples, but few seem truly happy. Those that do seem to be happy have several things in common. Aside from the feeling the other person is the best thing that ever happened to them and…
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