Have you ever met someone who can effortlessly start a conversation with anyone anywhere without it seeming creepy or forced? My mother-in-law has this gift. Whether we’re waiting in line at the store or sitting in a coffee shop, she can strike up a conversation with anyone and make them feel like they’ve known each...
Read more >>As parents, we spend most of our lives dedicated to raising our children. From the moment they are born, we focus on nurturing and protecting them as they grow and learn. However, eventually, the time comes when the kids leave home to pursue their dreams and goals. For many parents, this is a bittersweet moment....
Read more >>Weight loss can be challenging and frustrating, and despite your best efforts, you may find that you initially gain weight instead of losing it. Gaining weight when all you want to do is drop some LBs can be discouraging and demotivating; it can even lead to giving up on your weight loss journey altogether. For...
Read more >>The modern world has many advantages, from increased access to information online to working remotely. Another big advantage is the introduction of video chat online therapy, which provides convenience and flexibility in receiving psychological help. Meet My Son, Frank Jr. My son Frank Jr. plays water polo at a highly competitive college, and his computer...
Read more >>Have you ever felt that your thoughts don’t count, and your voice falls on deaf ears? Nothing stings more than realizing that the person ignoring you is someone near and dear. Lately, I found out the hard way – my good friend turned out to be a narcissist. Narcissism has become a buzzword permeating modern...
Read more >>What’s the one thing that can ruin the best-laid vacation plans – besides rain? From personal experience, I’ll tell you… Someone in your group takes a fall. For almost 35 years, my college pals and I have been taking an annual weekend getaway to a sunny destination. This year, we chose Florida, with its warm...
Read more >>Exercise can be scary if you’ve ever had an injury, have pain when you walk, or aren’t feeling stable on your feet. After a nasty fall in her kitchen a few years ago, my mom had a fractured hip. She wasn’t sure she’d ever see the inside of a gym again. But then we discovered...
Read more >>Can everyday activities like sprinting up the stairs or taking out the trash make you smarter? It all clicked for me at a seminar I attended last week. After sitting for hours listening to boring statistics, my mind wandered. No matter how hard I tried, I could not focus on what the speaker was saying....
Read more >>My friend Janine’s wild story had me laughing and cringing at the same time. Newly single, Janine met a guy online and was looking forward to their first date. They talked on the phone and texted back and forth, and she felt like this could be a “love match.” On the day of the date,...
Read more >>The simple flat sheet pan has become the indispensable kitchen partner of home cooks everywhere. Not only can it simplify meal prep and make cleanup easier than ever, but its versatility means that you can easily whip up a delicious dinner to suit any palate – or dietary restriction! All it takes is one pan...
Read more >>Many years ago, after graduating from college, I moved to the West Coast and got a job at a well-known Hollywood entertainment company. I was thrilled to be working in “the biz.” Not only did I make a good living doing what I loved, but I also had awesome perks like movie premiers – and...
Read more >>Plant-based diets can be incredibly healthy and nutritious, but one of the biggest challenges for plant-based eaters is finding reliable sources of protein. Protein plays a vital role in your health and well-being, so you must include adequate amounts of it every day. To help fill the gap in protein sources, plant-based eaters turn to...
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