Surviving Vacation Season

Surviving Vacation Season

I’ve read many articles about surviving the holidays. I even shared one with you about avoid expectations at the holidays (Read It Here). Yet, it’s not Christmas or Thanksgiving, and still some of you are dreading the upcoming season. What season is that? Vacation...
Fearing Vulnerability?

Fearing Vulnerability?

Recently, a wife posted on Facebook a picture of a new floral dress her husband had bought her. Her love language is gifts and this gesture really resonated with her. In the comments section, some people were happy for her and affirmed the husband’s kindness –...
Dealing with Holiday Expectations

Dealing with Holiday Expectations

With the holidays in full swing, are you experiencing joy or frustration? Happiness or stress? A study by the American Psychology Association found that 44% of women and 31% of men report an increase in stress during the holidays. The holidays are a time to celebrate,...
Black Friday – Finish the Year Strong!

Black Friday – Finish the Year Strong!

My assistant is an avid Black Friday shopper. After eating a turkey dinner with her family, she naps (I would blame tryptophan, but it’s really pre-game prep for her long night ahead), and then meets up with four of her closest mom-friends for 18 hours of shop til...
Family Traditions and Their Importance

Family Traditions and Their Importance

When I was a child, a Frosty the Snowman tree topper adorned our Christmas tree each year. It was nothing special, in fact, it was just three styrofoam balls glued together with pinned on eyes and nose. He wore a little black top hat and had round, black buttons down...