The New Year is a great time to take inventory, set goals, and take charge of your life. But if you’re like most, making resolutions is much easier than keeping them. Rather than focus on the idea of a new beginning, which can lead to disappointment at the first slip, keep in mind that self-improvement is an ongoing endeavor. Setbacks …
If your kids are like most, school snow closings are the highlight of the winter season. Get into the spirit with some of these fun outdoor activities. After you’ve expended your energy outdoors, there’s plenty of fun to be had indoors as well. Outdoor Winter Frolic Take a snowshoe hike Buy or borrow snowshoes for the family, and go on …
Cashing in on Super Holiday Savings Whether you’re a Black Friday enthusiast or hater, there are ample ways to cash in on super holiday savings throughout the season. So follow these tips for deep discounts on Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and beyond. Subscribe to store email lists. Decide on which stores you want to shop at least a couple of …
Everyone has clutter. Some of it we can see in our homes, cars and offices. And some clutter we walk around with daily-deep inside where no one can see, not even us. I started my journey into professional organizing in 2008. Little did I know that back in 2006 when I discovered I had ADD, that organizing would become my …
A World Down Syndrome Day Exclusive By Eugene Tossany, Author of The Down Syndrome Superhero series Our society has come a long way since the 1950’s, when Down Syndrome (DS) individuals were categorized as non-functioning mongoloids and locked up in institutions. In retrospect, the children who were brought up in an often-cold environment are today’s adults who have been paving …
Women today account for or influence 70-80 percent of all buying decisions. The ‘female economy’ was estimated by Forbes in 2017 to be worth $18 trillion, and continues to grow. These statistics reveal the crucial role women play in keeping the economy afloat—in good times and in bad. As a result, many businesses have taken heed. Still, plenty of industries …
Are Communication Problems Alienating You & Your Partner? Learn This Technique for a Relationship That Thrives Couples split up for numerous different reasons, ranging from lack of common interests and significant life changes to money issues, cheating, and sex. But one of the top reasons couples don’t survive that’s commonly cited by therapists is communication problems. So it’s essential couples …
Here’s Where Their Abilities Shine Through There’s no doubt; team sports offer kids an array of benefits. Team sports provide opportunities for kids to develop friendships, work as a team, problem-solve, learn good sportsmanship, and much more. But team sports aren’t for everyone. Many kids, particularly those who are introverted or shy, struggle with or lack interest in team sports. …
Via InsideHook Five parks across the state boast some of the most stellar stargazing on the east side of the Mississippi I’ll never forget the first time I really saw the night sky for the first time. I don’t mean my first memory of the stars as a child, but rather the first time I saw it — in what I now …
The role of mothers in shaping their daughters’ and sons’ lives is unsurpassed. Mothers teach us to love, be strong, be confident, persist, live life to its fullest, and be the best we can be. “I realized when you look at your mother, you are looking at the purest love you will ever know.” —Mitch Albom Mother’s Day is just …
