It happens to everyone. You’re sitting in a cafe, and a strange man comes up to you and compliments your clothes. Or you are in an office meeting and someone asks that you clean up your workspace more often. No matter what type of situation you are in, the feeling is the same – anxious and maybe a little sweaty. These situations can range from widely uncomfortable to just … [Read more...]
Family Shift: How to Bring out the Best in Your Kids
Years ago, our family went to a spring training baseball game at Disney’s Wide World of Sports to watch the Atlanta Braves play. After the game was over, the announcer invited all the women attending the game to come down to the ball field to participate in a contest. They had buried a one-carat diamond in the dirt in the infield of the baseball diamond. They gave each woman … [Read more...]
Felicity Mae Know
Q: “Do you have any suggestions on how to maintain a healthier lifestyle and stop eating late at night?” – Marie A: I am by no means qualified to give health advice, but I’ll list some tidbits that I use to help myself or that I’ve been told to do (because, let’s face it, how many times do we act on the advice given to us when it means we’d have to eat less or exercise more? … [Read more...]
To Generation Z: How to Travel When You’re Young
One of the best life lessons I have found is to travel, especially alone, but if that’s not an option for you right now, traveling with family and friends works well, too. I have been to Europe, South America, the Caribbean, Canada, and Mexico and currently study abroad alone in England. All of my travels have consistently taught me one thing: People are the same everywhere you … [Read more...]
Mama’s Turn: Giving Yourself Permission
I recently said YES! I know that statement in and of itself may not seem very important, but allow me to explain and you will see why it is indeed worthy of that exclamation mark. Over coffee one day, my dear friend and I were talking about how different life is now that our kids are older. I mentioned how I felt like I am ready to start something new, but I don’t … [Read more...]
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