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The Advantage of Age!
Getting older has it’s advantages and of course it’s disadvantages as well. For me the advantages far out weigh the disadvantages. I mean, hello the alternative is well….. I’d like to hold off please. I find that I’m starting to care less and less what other people think of me. Really, my husband loves me. My kids love me. Alice adores me (she really belongs first on the list, I mean hello…… she is the cutest Grandkid a NaNa could ever have!!). You guys are here for me with friendship and support. Everyone else? Well, ehhhhh, I’m finding it easier and easier not to care. Another perk is that I…
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Living In Two Houses!
Y’all remember how I’ve had so many months to pack for this move? Well, I’ve learned a lot. Number one. I am a HORRIBLE packer. I am 100% the shining example of what NOT to do! Right now we are basically living in two houses. Neither house has enough to really ‘live in’. Boxes in both house piled high. Marked “kitchen” “master bedroom” blah blah blah……. trust me WRITE every little item down on the box or you WILL be digging in boxes. Pots and pans? Yeah…. who knows!! All I am sure of is that they are in one of those dozens of boxes marked ‘kitchen’. Ahhhh but the BIG…
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Improving Your Communication Skills Can Help You Have A Healthier Relationship
Better communication is the key to a lot of positive things in life and understanding how to improve your skills can really benefit you and your relationships with others. Talk about your feelings. When talking about sensitive topics with your partner, it is easy for them to feel like you are blaming them for whatever went wrong. One way to get around this problem is by reframing things through the use of “I” statements. For instance, you could say something like, “I feel overwhelmed by the housework and could really use some help.” This gives your partner a chance to understand your feelings without feeling like you are blaming them…
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Happy Sunday!! Happy Mother’s Day!
Happy Mother’s Day to all the Mom’s out there. Not a Mom? It’s okay, I hope you have a PERFECT day doing exactly what YOU want to do!!! Me? I drove back to California to spend the weekend with my kids. I surprised Alice and picked her up from school. Best SURPRISE EVER!!! I got the best HUG EVER!!!
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Tips For Making The Most Of Your Evenings!!
Whether you are in charge of raising a young family or you spend most of your time at work, it is likely that your evenings mean a lot to you. They could be your one chance to get away from the demands of daily life. However, if you are distracted by your hectic schedule, you may find yourself failing to make the most of your evenings. If you are determined to turn things around, you should work your way through the following four tips. Power through your final chores You could use the first part of your evenings to power through your final chores. This is an excellent opportunity for…
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8 Ways College Students Can Save Money!!
Along with worrying about classes and the future job that they’re working towards, numerous college students are feeling the stress of a tight budget. Fortunately, there are many solutions to saving money and make budgeting it a bit easier. Here are the top eight. Don’t buy new / look for discounted options: The odds are that after the one course you bought it for, that textbook will never be used again. And in today’s modern age, electronics are nearing the same shelf life. There’s no sense in overspending for something that is shiny and new but will probably be outdated by the end of the semester.Look into borrowing books from…
