• Living In Two Houses!

    Bras

    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! So basically we are 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’ is my favorite coffee cup.  Ahhhh but the BIG question here is ….. IS THAT )@&$*((P@* box in California?! Or is it in IDAHO!??!?!? Case in point. I drove to California to spend Mother’s Day with my kids. Day one, exhausted and wanting to get off the road I sat on the couch only to remember that the television is in Idaho!!  Which really doesn’t matter because we turned off the cable HERE!!! The next morning, I realized the toaster ……. yeah….. it’s in Idaho. At least I had enough coffee AND a coffee pot…

  • Improving Your Communication Skills Can Help You Have A Healthier Relationship

    4 Things Every Couple Should Discuss Before Marriage

    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 helping you to have a healthier relationship 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 for the problem. Instead of causing arguments, framing your conversations in this way can open up the doorway to meaningful communication, often helping to resolve issues without a fight. Learn how to listen. Most disagreements are the result of partners not listening to one another. Have you ever been in the midst of an argument and realized that you really aren’t hearing what your partner is saying? Instead, you are focused on what you are going to say next when they are done talking. Unfortunately,…

  • Happy Sunday!! Happy Mother’s Day!

    Happy Mothers Day tag

    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!!!

  • 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 you to get ahead of your schedule. You could lay out your clothes for the morning, pre-prepare your meals, or carry out a quick tidy up. Whatever you decide, the most important thing is that you place a limit on the number of chores you complete. While it is a good idea to tick a few extra tasks off your list, you don’t want to run the risk of losing your entire evening. Socialize with your loved ones Once you have completed your final chores, you should sit down to…