Advent Day #6 – Sleep by the Christmas Tree. {You may choose to simplify the process big-time and do something as easy as pick one person a day from now to Christmas and pray for them. It doesn’t need to be time-consuming, stressful, or cost you anything. Do what works for you and enjoy the seasonContinue reading “Day 6 – Advent Calendar”
Category Archives: Relationships
Day 3 – Advent Calendar
Advent Day #3 – Make a list of love and appreciation. Sit down as a family tonight and spend some time talking about what you love and appreciate about every person. {You may choose to simplify the process big-time and do something as easy as pick one person a day from now ’til Christmas andContinue reading “Day 3 – Advent Calendar”
Jersey Strong and Thankful
There is nothing that could have prepared any of us for the DeVaStATiOn that resulted from Hurricane Sandy blowing through the Jersey Shore. My children are the 4th generation of family spending summers on Chadwick Beach so seeing homes that have been in the backdrop of photographs with my grandparents tossed on their sides and nearly unrecognizable wasContinue reading “Jersey Strong and Thankful”
Are You Generous?
This year I am trying to put more focus on ways that I can be GeneRouS. If this is an area that you struggle with, the holidays offer plenty of opportunities to GiVe. Offer to help an elderly neighbor with their holiday shopping. Buy a giftcard and give it to a stranger. Have a loveContinue reading “Are You Generous?”
Just Do It – Say “I’m Sorry”
As humans none of us are perfect and we all make mistakes. Sometimes on accident, sometimes on purpose. And occasionally sometimes those mistakes call for an apology. Whether or not we give one is completely another story. Knowing I need to say “I’m sorry.” to someone gives that sinking feeling in my stomach because a true apology requires complete humility. Continue reading “Just Do It – Say “I’m Sorry””
Wait It Out
I don’t know about you, but when I get upset I want to get it off my chest as soon as I can. Let me tell ya, there are diSadvAntaGes to that. I have found that if I speak my mind as the disagreement arises, I usually regret what was said. The other day IContinue reading “Wait It Out”
Gift Giving
Believe it or not, this is one that I sTruggLe with. Birthdays, surgeries, baby arrivals and house warming gifts are just some of the few events that leave me defeated due to lack of creative ideas and planning ahead for special moments. Before I continue with my point, it might be helpful to share someContinue reading “Gift Giving”
Pay it Forward: It’s Your Turn!
In my recent Pay it Forward post I shared a story of a random act of kindness my sister had done on our recent Disney trip. As we prepare to celebrate the holiday of Thanksgiving, what better time to think about ways we can Pay it Forward to those around us? Whether you help aContinue reading “Pay it Forward: It’s Your Turn!”
Girlfriend Therapy
Do you ever feel like everyone in your family is talking to you and asking for things, but you never get your turn to speak? “Mom, I want Cheerios with a cup of milk please.” “Mom, that’s not the brush I like on my hair…you’re hurting me!” “Robyn, the kids are out of vitamins, canContinue reading “Girlfriend Therapy”
Saved By The Bell
Growing up with all sisters, I never knew what it was like to grow up around boys. When we were bLesSeD with a baby boy over 2 years ago, our world changed forever. I immediately learned how different (but good) life would be with a boy! One of the main differences between Garrett and sister,Continue reading “Saved By The Bell”
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