Feeding your family should be a joy, but sometimes it seems like just one more thing on your to-do list. Planning meals, shopping, cooking, and providing snacks for everyone takes a lot of time and feels like a lot of work! Believe me, I know the feeling! But I also [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]
5 Free Gifts to Give Yourself
In the past, we’ve talked about free “gifts” we can give to our husbands and our children. Not material gifts, but gifts of love, joy and service. But now, let’s talk about free gifts we can give to ourselves. These gifts aren’t shiny and expensive, and we can’t show them [continue reading]
Manage Your Family’s Schedule – 5 Steps to Take at the Beginning of the School Year
If you’re striving to create your best life – to live a little calmer, to take care of your health, and to leave some space in your life for sensuality and intimacy – you may find yourself in frequent conflict with your family’s schedule. You know, the dozens of jobs, [continue reading]
Slow Things Down and Shake Things Up This Summer
Summer should be a time to relax, slow down, try new things, and enjoy a bit of fun. The reality for most women, however, is that summer looks very much like the rest of the year. With the exception of (maybe) a week of vacation, it’s go, go, go [continue reading]
5 Words Women Need to Learn to Say
The beginning of a new school year is the perfect time to learn the five words women need to learn to say: No. Not Now. Not Anymore. Do those words roll easily off your tongue? Can you say them without stammering, apologizing, or feeling guilty? If not, you probably won’t [continue reading]