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It’s supposed to be “the most wonderful time of the year.” But do you find yourself not feeling so merry and wondering how to get over holiday blues? With all that’s going on around the holidays, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. All the buzz and excitement can create additional stress on your time and your …
For most people, the holidays are a busy time of year. They can also bring about lots of pressure and conflicting emotions. A commitment to have mindful holidays can reduce internal stress and anxiety so that you can actually relax and enjoy each moment of the season that only comes around once a year. (This …
You are going to find what you look for in life. Bad news is easy to find. Good news is a bit harder, but if you look for it, you can still find it. What if you have some good news to share? Have you ever wondered how to announce good news? (Aside from just …
How long has it been since you invited someone to your home or since you went to a friend’s house? In our busy lives, we often overlook the importance of hospitality. We rush to here and there, we always have somewhere to be and it’s hard to find time to slow down to invite that …
Many of us are coping with how to avoid going stir crazy at home. Yes, the quarantine has changed many lives around the world. Though we may be safer at home from the dreaded COVID-19, we now feel that our mental health and sanity is in danger from having the same walls and people around …
Oh my goodness, spring break is quickly sneaking upon us! With that comes the search for fun spring break activities. I love spring break since my boys are all in school now I miss the times that they are home. I always want to make spring break special for them. Thankfully, fun spring break activities do …
Appreciation in marriage helps more that you might think to keep lines of communication open and leave you feeling good about your spouse. Showing appreciation to each other is one of the secrets to our happy marriage. In fact, one of the most romantic things he has ever done for me, was a form of …
My Dear Husband and One True Love, You do so much for our family. I wanted to write you a letter of appreciation and let you know that it’s the little things that matter so much. Those things that you don’t know if I notice? I do. Sometimes I don’t even know if you realize …
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“Rules for a Happy Marriage” I read out loud as I examined the plaque I had just pulled out of a gift sack. I was young, in love, and engaged. The occasion was my wedding shower given to me by our church. The plaque was cheaply made and worn. A coffee stain was clearly visible …
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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! With that comes searching for fun Christmas activities since kids will be home for Christmas vacation. I have searched the internet and compiled this huge Christmas activities list for you. There are some things that we do every year and some things that I want to try …
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