A Small Wedding

The purpose of a marriage ceremony is not for the glorification of a commercialized institution of wedding businesses. Regardless of what wedding magazines and people profiting from a bridal business model may attempt to convince customers of, a marriage ceremony is about love. It is about the glorification of a couple merging as one!
Focusing on [...]

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Super Savvy Sewing

Don’t be fooled into thinking that sewing is a thing of the past. Honestly, where we would be if clothing designers didn’t grow up with dreams of sewing their hearts out? We all could benefit from learning the basic sewing rules even if it is only to attach a missing button. When it comes to [...]

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Finding Your Way Back To Saying Yes

Not too long ago we went through a very empowering stage that made it okay to give ourselves the permission to just say, no.  We proudly practiced saying no to going to the wedding of a distant relative or acquaintance; no to babysitting our neighbors kids on our only day off; no to putting in [...]

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The Gift of Giving is Receiving

Why is it that we can so easily give of ourselves but when tables turn and we find it impossible to accept the gift of giving from others? Are some of us just more vulnerable when we are offered gifts of giving? Is it pride that steps up and rears it’s head at the gifts [...]

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Habits Versus Addictions

Not many people can tell you when their habit became an addiction. If they think about it long enough they will be able to confirm that a particular habit did take on a life it’s own and morph into being an addiction. There are some distinct differences between addictions and habits. Addictions are not limited [...]

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Be Your Own Friend

The timeless quote “Know Thyself” is a valuable sentiment that has led millions of people to embark on a lifelong journey of self discovery. As children we feel that ‘knowing’ within us. We just Know that we know it all and that we could not possibly see the world any differently no matter how old [...]

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Using Job Search Sites To Find A Job

One of the first places job seekers turn to these days is the Internet. Job search websites offer listings of available positions, as well as many other important resources. CareerBuilder.com, Yahoo Inc.’s HotJobs.com, and Monster.com, for instance, offer informative articles, video tutorials, and much more. When it comes to looking for a job through these [...]

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Prom Season Begins

It may be a recession, but prom is bigger than ever. With more and more proms happening earlier in the year, prom season is now just starting to kick into high gear. You can check out my friend’s blog, Prom Blogger, for more info.

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Three Easy Ways To Learn Spanish

With over 400 million people speaking Spanish as their native tongue (and counting!); it’s easy to see how you’ll benefit from learning Spanish as a second language.  Not only will you be able to communicate with a wider range of people, you may also find that adding language skills makes you eligible for promotions and [...]

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Four Reasons Doctors Order Bed Rest During Pregnancy

Many times during pregnancy, a prenatal doctor orders bed rest.  There are many benefits to bed rest and there are several reasons bed rest may be recommended.  While many doctors disagree on which conditions require bed rest, each case should be treated on its own merits.
The following are four of the most common reasons doctors [...]

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