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
Safety Tips for the Holiday Season
The holiday season is full of opportunities for people to get together for fun, food, and sharing. By following some simple precautions, you can make the holidays safe for your, your family, and your friends. Teach children to stay away from candles, fireplaces, fireworks, space heaters, matches, and lighters. Holly and mistletoe can be poisonous to small children and pets. … Read More
5 Tips for a Happy Mother’s Day for Single Moms
Make the Day Special – Even if You Have to Plan It Yourself Regardless of your marital status, motherhood is hard. From the second your newborn inhales his first breath of air, the journey of motherhood begins. When you look into your babies eyes for the first time, you know that there isn’t anything you wouldn’t do for them. Although … Read More
Tips to Enjoy Your Holiday Season Safely
The holiday season is full of opportunities for people to get together for fun, food, and sharing. By following some simple precautions, you can make the holidays safe for yourself, your family and friends. Choose a fresh tree. Look for one without shedding needles. Trim the truck at an angle before you put it in a non-tip stand. Make sure … Read More
Divorce, Guilt, Loyalty & Holidays
The more adults in the family, the more confusion and chaos there is in terms of holiday logistics. When step children partner up and start their own families, the number of adults who are not exactly related and who have their own family holiday traditions will grow incrementally. Talk about logistical nightmares! Take on the attitude of “the more the … Read More
Get Your Sleep During the Holidays!
Did you know you are harming your brain when you don’t get your zzz’s? During the holidays, we try to get to all of the parties and stay out late, not thinking what it could be doing to our body. That sleep deficit you’ve been accumulating has real and dangerous implications for your brain, and not just because it makes you … Read More
Holidays and Safety: A Must Read
It’s a busy holiday season. With visiting guests, cooking big meals, and the cold weather, there is a potential hazard (or hazards) lurking in your home. Beware! Avoid these hidden dangers: 1) Aluminum wiring: Homes built with aluminum wiring are 55 times more likely than those with copper wiring to go up in smoke, and the odds of a fire … Read More
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