“Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, and famous?  Actually, who are you not to be?” – Marianne Williamson I am standing in a crush of three-year-old pint-sized princesses. Surrounded by sparkling tiaras and frilly dresses, these little daubs of pink and purple are up way past their collective bed time.  We giggle. ...... >Read More

Tags: beauty, dad's approval, dads, daughters, Family, inner beauty, parenting, self image, self-esteem, Shaun Smith

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It’s not always an easy world for a bride to be in. Once the diamond slips on your finger, you’ve instantly become the target audience for a 50 billion dollar industry in the U.S. alone. And they’re eagerly waiting to sell you your fantasy. Magazine racks are stocked with wedding magazines full of gowns, flawless skin and cavalier grooms posing...... >Read More

Tags: bride, couples, Danielle Kreeft, Family, LIFE, love, marriage, relationships, wedding, Women

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So, you’re thinking about opening your home, and your heart, to a new family member. And that is exactly what a new pet will become, an official member of the family.  While this is certainly a very exciting decision, it is also one that carries a lot of weight with it.  Picking a lifetime companion is an important... >Read More

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5 tips for a happy day. I have to be honest: Until I became a mom seven years ago, I had no idea how stressful and even (let’s face it) awful Mother’s Day could be. I knew, of course, it was rough on the women who desperately wanted to be moms and on mothers who had lost children. I even... >Read More

Tags: caryn dahlstrand rivadeneira, contentment, Family, grace, happiness, kids, lessons, Men, mom, Mother's Day, mothers, Women

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If your family is floundering financially, it may be time to put pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard) and make up a family financial plan. Consumer Credit Counseling Service suggests keeping the following tips in mind when developing your family budget: 1. Your budget should be tailored to your needs, values and priorities, with special consideration...... >Read More

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Profile on: Gene Birdwell, of Birdwell Construction and Remedial Construction Services Who hasn’t dreamed of leaving the humdrum of their day-to-day job and starting their own business? That’s exactly what Gene Birdwell of Houston, Texas did in 1978. He had been working in the construction industry for 20 years when he finally decided to give...... >Read More

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A woman named Emily, renewing her driver’s license at the County Clerk’s Office, was asked by the woman recorder to state her occupation. She hesitated, uncertain how to classify herself. “What I mean is,” explained the recorder, “do you have a job, or are you just a….” “Of course I have a job,”...... >Read More

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