For many of us, spending the holidays with family brings us comfort and joy. For others, holiday family time is anything but but a fun time. From the stress of travel to the pressures of gift-giving, the holidays can trigger a flurry of bad habits and feelings that cause serious conflict. But family drama doesn’t have to ruin your season … Read More
Traveling this Holiday Season
Tips for a Safe and Happy Holiday Season Many of us will be using different modes of transportation to get home to our loved ones this Christmas. But regardless of what method of transport you choose, there is always the risk of returning home with some type of illness due to travel fatigue. Ensure your holiday travels are healthy and … Read More
“Food” for Thought
Sugar May be as Addicting as Street Drugs! ‘Tis the holiday season and the sugary desserts are a plenty! Holiday parties, school parties, and family gatherings all filled with sugar. However, it’s not just during the holidays that we are on sugar overload. We reward children with it over the holidays or for a job well done in school. We … Read More
Gifts on a Budget
You Don’t Have to Break the Bank at Christmas Here we are again at Christmas and the shoppers are all moving quickly to find the right gift for the friends and family members. Credit cards are flying at every register. The bills will be rolling in by January and everyone will sit in amazement of what they spent at Christmas … Read More
Take Charge of Your Success
Fight Like a Girl to Get What (and Where) You Want. When it comes to fighting for what you want in your personal life or business, I believe everyone has the right to fight for what they want. They just need to know the proper steps to take to make it a good fight. “Take Charge of Your Success” defines … Read More
Ace Your Life
Life Management Skills Made Easy Moving out on your own? This book is for you. Until you are confronted with taking care of yourself and a home, many people do not realize what is involved. It can be overwhelming to some and totally frustrating to others. Life is meant to be enjoyed. If you equip yourself with the knowledge to … Read More
“You’re Not My Parent!”
Essential Tips on Surviving Step-Parenting and Blended Families Nothing cuts to the core of a step-parent’s heart than hearing “you’re not my parent!” Parenting is hard, but when you become a step-parent it’s a whole new level of parenting. You may agree to help raise someone else’s child, or your new spouse may agree to raise your child, but in … Read More
Think and Grow Forward
10 Strategies for Personal Empowerment Do you desire permanent change? Are you looking to unlock your true potential? Think and Grow Forward is the culmination of personal study in the field of personal development. In these 10 chapters, you will create your own learning model for achievement. The basic virtues of honesty and courage, and strategies such as focus and … Read More
Think Before You Speak
Think about the last time someone gave you a compliment. How did that make you feel? Most likely, you were slow to accept the compliment because many of us are wired to deny anything really good about ourselves and others have learned to soak up the goodness that comes their way. Which one are you? We have a choice. I … Read More
Cold Medicines and Health Hazards
With cold and flu season coming, those over-the-counter cold medications can help relieve that stuffy nose and scratchy throat, but sometimes they can do more harm than good. Be aware of these hazards: 1. Acetaminophen and Liver Damage If you use acetaminophen (such as Tylenol) to ease a headache and add a combination cold medication for sniffles, you may have … Read More