12 Days of a Romantic Christmas
With all the hustle and bustle of the holidays the children, friends and relatives often get all the attention and the spouses are left out in the cold. Celebrate this Christmas with 12 days of romance.
On the first day of Christmas - Buy your mate one box of their favorite cereal and lace it with lots of “prizes.” Throw... >Read More
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In Search of the Christmas Spirit
The holidays can be challenging. If you need someone to talk to, come talk to a mentor.
One Christmas, I came across an article in a local newspaper by an articulate columnist named Bill Johnson. His column was titled, "A Lesson in Catching the Christmas Spirit." Johnson began his search for the Christmas spirit at the Christmas tree lots,...... >Read More
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Holiday Eating: Cast Away the Guilt, Keep the Taste
As a nutritionist, I surprise people with my motto: if you're going to indulge, then do it right (have the full-fat version) and really enjoy it! I believe healthy eating includes food high in cream, butter, sugar or salt....just not every day and not every meal. It gets a little trickier during the holiday season with parties, potlucks and... >Read More
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Happy Holidays
Christmas morning came early when three small children roamed our house. They are teenagers now, so we’re happy if they wake up before lunch. When they were little they pounced on me at 4 a.m., jarring me from slumber. “Let’s open the gifts,” they’d holler.
Hey,” I’d say, trying to remember where I was, “It’s December 4th. Christmas...... >Read More
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Nurture Thankfulness in Your Child
Among the early words you teach your tot are "thank you." Young children need prompts like, "What do you say to Aunt Becky?" Hopefully, over time it becomes an automatic response. But parents need to continue teaching an attitude of thanks even to teenagers. As you celebrate the busy holiday season, utilize every moment as an opportunity to nurture...... >Read More
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Holidays Hard On Love?
Did you realize that the time between Thanksgiving and Christmas is the time spouses and family members are most ignored? Why? We get so busy doing things for our families that we don't take the time to spend with them. So take a few moments and express your devotion to each other.
Are you mutually devoted? Then declare it! There... >Read More
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A Feast Fit For Three Kings
It's that time again. Time to start basting the turkey and getting ready for one of the biggest meals of the year. Why not 'Wow' them this year with a gourmet twist on the classic favorites? Try a few, or all of these holiday recipes from our friends at Recipe Du Jour. All you need to add is your... >Read More
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Getting Over the Holiday Blues
Need to talk? Power to Change offers a free mentoring program where you can talk... >more
10 Tips for a Less Stressful Holiday
Does your Christmas spirit get lost in the frenzy this time of... >more
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