The Busy Woman’s Guide to Wedding Planning

I would happily relive my wedding day but never the year leading up to it. I planned our event while juggling class, working 30 hours a week and enduring a sudden death in my husband’s family. Needless to say, I was ready to throw my hands up and scream “I’m done!” during the months leading [...]

How to Stop Running From Your Debts

by Carol Holm   Debt – it’s the one little word that has the ability to send most people running for cover.  You can run but unfortunately, you can’t hide. The topic of debt is a tender subject.  If you find yourself in debt, it’s difficult to listen to people chastise you on how you [...]

Stress Busters

If you feel irritable, have a hard time concentrating, have low energy or a hard time sleeping, you could be showing signs of stress. In fact, it seems that most Americans are feeling stress these days. The American Psychological Association’s (APA) 2010 Stress in America survey disclosed that stress is taking a toll on physical [...]

Boost Your Mind to Beat the Winter Blues

As holiday celebrations begin to wind down after the beginning of the New Year, you may begin to notice yourself being slowly drawn into the onset of a seasonal slump. With daylight hours shrinking and chilly weather, you might find yourself feeling less active, more irritable, and wondering what happened to the energy that got [...]

7 Tips for Hassle-free Holiday Returns

Returning gifts is such a drag, many of us simply toss unwanted presents into a closet with the hopes of re-gifting them in the future. Sadly, waiting in line for returns and exchanges is a ritual many of us still honor. A recent Consumer Reports survey revealed one-in-five Americans plan on celebrating this post-holiday tradition. [...]

The Year of the Quitter! (Part 2)

[This post is a continuation of "The Year of the Quitter (Part 1)."] As the saying goes, nobody likes a quitter. But if you really want to experience true happiness and fulfillment this year, that’s exactly what Todd Patkin says you should strive to be in a few key areas. Foxboro, MA (January 2012)—Overall, Americans [...]

The Year of the Quitter! (Part 1)

The Year of the Quitter: Why Stopping These Twelve Habits Will Make 2012 Your Best Year Yet As the saying goes, nobody likes a quitter. But if you really want to experience true happiness and fulfillment this year, that’s exactly what Todd Patkin says you should strive to be in a few key areas. Foxboro, [...]

Moms: Save Your Sanity!

At your wit’s end trying to manage life as a single parent? A new book by Laynee Gilbert, single mom and licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, offers a refreshing perspective that can help you stay sane and enjoy a sound relationship with your child. SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — It’s dinnertime. You’re [...]

Five Ways to Cope With Holiday Stress

The holidays are a time for family, fun and festivities. So why are you so stressed? Actually, stress is associated with positive life events as much as negative ones. It’s normal to feel overwhelmed when planning family meals, shopping for gifts, decorating the house or figuring out what to do with the kids during their [...]

Tips for managing “in-law stress” during the holidays

By Terri Orbuch PhD Adapted from her book, “5 Simple Steps to Take Your Marriage from Good to Great” Your mother-in-law takes over the kitchen at holiday time. So what? Your father-in-law drinks too much and sulks in the corner. Big deal! Don’t let in-laws ruin your family holiday, multiply your stress, and leave you [...]

Say I Don’t to Wedding Stress

Stomach aches, headaches, sleep problems, poor concentration, moodiness, irritability, racing thoughts…Getting married is supposed to be a happy time, right? So why are so many brides-to-be completely stressed out? Having to take care of endless details, manage vendors, handle family demands and meet the emotional needs of the groom – and fitting it all into [...]

Oh, Mexico: Part II

Hola chicas!  It’s been a while since my last post.  I just needed a break…from everything.  I was hoping Joyce hadn’t deactivated my account – thanks, Joyce!  It’s been a taxing year with both my husband and I working full-time again.  I know I should be thankful that we both have jobs in this economy, but balancing work [...]

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