Weirdly, July 1 is one of my favorite days of the year. I love the possibilities that July 1 brings. It’s the beginning of a new month, but it also signals the beginning of the second half of the year. It’s like a mini-January. Which means that it’s the perfect [continue reading]
6 Simple Ways to Slow Down this Summer
I don’t know about you, but I want to slow down this summer. I think it’s because I grew up in a time and place when summer for kids meant lots of freedom and relaxation. The kids in my neighborhood didn’t follow a jam-packed schedule of camps and programs; we [continue reading]
Do One Thing for Your Husband on Valentine’s Day
Whether you love it, hate it, or barely tolerate it, Valentine’s Day is almost here. Whatever you think your husband may (or may not) do to celebrate, I want to encourage you to plan one thing to make the day fun or meaningful (or both!) for him. Whether you feel [continue reading]
5 Ways to Take the Crazy out of Christmas this Year
Unbelievably, it’s time to start thinking about Thanksgiving, Christmas and the entire holiday season. And if you’re like many women, your thoughts are probably running the gamut from “This is my favorite time of the year” to “I’m dreading getting ready for the holidays.” And everything in between. And realistically, [continue reading]
“I Can’t Get My Mind and Body on the Same Page”
A woman said to me recently, “I can’t get my mind and body on the same page.” She was talking specifically about sex and intimacy. She wanted to feel good about her body, to feel sexy, and to enjoy sex with her husband, but found instead that she usually viewed her body [continue reading]
3 Ways to Relax and Enjoy the Summer
Summer is here, and I couldn’t be happier. Although I love the sunshine, warm weather, and fresh fruits and vegetables, I love something else even more. For me, summer is the season of possibilities. It’s the season that offers up options the other three seasons just can’t match – flexibility, [continue reading]