The child within me cries, Fearful, scared I try to reach out to her Just to tell her everything will be ok The child within me cries, Feeling the weight of the world She sits in the back of my mind She hides in the pit of my stomach She runs within my legs Where […]
25 Things to Consider Before Saying “I Do” Updated for 2023
With the high cost of weddings today, and the even higher cost of divorce, sometimes not thinking about the marriage through all the way is the worst thing you can do. It can be heartbreaking if the bride or groom gets cold feet and calls off the wedding, but is doing so such a bad […]
Setting New Goals for Your Happiness as You Age
When you’re young, setting goals was simple, your goal is often to graduate college, find a well-paying career, get into a committed relationship, buy a house and start a family. Along this road, the young hope for financial stability, recognition and happiness. For some young people, they want a life of adventure with no ties. […]
How to Relax and De-Stress After the Holidays
After the holiday season, you still have several months of winter left to cope with, so you must find ways to de-stress and relax. You may have been super busy throughout the holidays, giving you little time for reducing the stress of shopping and going to parties. Here are some winter care tips to help […]
Can an Eco-Friendly Lifestyle Reduce Stress? Yes!!
The impact of going green reaches far beyond simply helping the environment and reducing our carbon footprint. It also benefits us, mentally and emotionally, by allowing us to live a more stress-free life. We get so caught up in the fast pace that we rarely give ourselves a minute to slow down. Let’s dive in […]
Gift Basket Ideas For Teens
Giving gifts to teens can be easy or hard really depending on your teenager and what they might be into at the time. Giving simple gift baskets to your teenage girls can be super simple to buy or create yourself. As parents we know what our teens may or may not be wanting this year. […]
Harmful/Toxic Ingredients That Can Be Found In Your Skin Care Products
Skin care products, we all use them, but some can be better than others. It’s getting to know what can be harmful is not something that simple. Every skin care line on the market today will suggest waiting “at least 2 weeks before seeing results”. While this may be true, it gives skin care companies […]
It’s All In Your Head— Or Why Your Attitude Matters
After spending time on the phone today with a family member, I really could see they were having a really tough time. But I could also see that their mind was set on a whole lot of negative ideas that were just not helping them. Your mindset can truly make or break you. This is […]
Fall is Here! It Is Time To Switch Up Your Beauty Routine
As you begin improving your self-care this fall season, don’t forget about your beauty routine, including how you take care of your skin and hair. It is good to switch up your routine every time a new season begins, as this allows you to work with the changes in weather and environment. Here are a […]
After The Storm – Poem by Kim Snyder
Trapped behind doors of glass and steel Windows boarded up Waiting Sharing our lives behind screens of glass Phones flashing Showing lives we want the world to see, The need to share, overwhelming Yet Behind all that glitz and glamour, We wait Trapped in our own minds Smiles that never reach our eyes Trapped by […]