It’s International Dog Day so it is a great time to honor my two dogs. I got my first dog seven years ago. He is a Pekingese/Cavalier King Charles Spaniel mix. When my daughter was 11, she wanted to get a dog. At first, I was a bit reluctant, but the idea started growing on […]
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What To Do When a Valued Employee Leaves
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Parent Your Child the Way You Want and Ignore Others Opinions
One of my major goals that came mid 2019 is to be my authentic self and not worry about others’ opinions. Being a good mother is something that is very important to me. I want to prepare my teens for adulthood. What’s important for me is that they are happy adults with little regret. In […]
Having a Great Time on the Family Cruise and Spending Quality Time
We just got back from our Royal Caribbean cruise and we had a great time as a family. This is the teens and my second Royal Caribbean cruise, and the rest of my family’s first time (we had gone on a Carnival cruise a couple of years back). My sister and I did all the […]
20 Lists That Everyone Should Have
Lists can help in many ways. It can keep you on track with getting things done throughout the day. You can also use them to keep track of things you want to do sooner or later. Lists can also help to make sure you pack everything for your vacation and don’t leave anything behind. Here […]
Learning to Stop Asking My Teens So Many Questions
I could have been a detective because I can ask question after question after question. It doesn’t help that I am an overanalzyer. One of the good things about doing family therapy is that allows you to really understand your part to play in a family conflict. My kids said that I make them feel […]
Enjoying the Antique Shops in Downtown Fredericksburg
My daughter and I headed to Fredericksburg to spend time with her half-sister. For a few months, Isabelle has wanted to check out the antique shops in Downtown Fredericksburg. I was definitely on board to do that because that was my favorite thing to do when I lived there. We had to be at her […]
Taking a Step Back to Help My Teens Find Their Grit
Last weekend I sat the teens down for a family meeting. I let them know that I am taking a step back especially after our family trip. They are entitled, spoiled, and have no appreciation for anything I do. Therefore, I am no longer: Going to remind them of what needs to be done I […]
What To Do Before Going on a Much-Needed Vacation
Later this summer, we are going on a Royal Caribbean cruise with my mom, sister and her family, cousin, aunt, and uncle. I am very excited because I haven’t really traveled much since I joined my current company last year. Also, I have been so busy with the job promotion and increase responsibilities that come […]
Mood Trackers Can Help You Realize It’s Not a Bad Life
Everyone has a rough day. It is something that is unavoidable because life is not predictable. If life was a line, it would probably be a bunch of squiggly lines that will eventually become a tangled mess. During a period of time when there is an increase in bad days, you might feel like you […]