How we treat each other under stress says a lot. Stressful conditions put a strain on our relationships, particularly the husband-wife bond. These sixteen ideas will help strengthen and maintain a healthy balance even when under stress. Actions always speak louder than words, especially when it comes to showing respect Continue Reading
Rhonda Barbour
Holiday Tea Lights For That Special Touch Of Warmth
Holiday tea lights are easily made using a minimal amount of supplies that are conveniently available to you. I used a couple of old canning jars from my kitchen. The greenery is from my yard and the tea lights I purchased from the Dollar Tree. Make these lovely, fragrance-free, and Continue Reading
Pink is Beautiful And Sometimes Even Handsome!
Pink is the color of October. Odd you might say since usually, the colors that surround you in nature are more yellows, oranges, olive drabs, and browns this time of year. Pink is, however, just as much a part of the month of October though. Let me explain how. October Continue Reading
Childhood Reflections And Thoughts of Autumns Past
My Father loved Autumn. He liked taking long strolls in the crisp cool air down our street at night. Occasionally, he would let me come along. This is a childhood memory of one such walk that I wrote down shortly after my Dad passed away. Every once in a while, Continue Reading
12 Super Easy Ways To Self Care For The Fall
Here is a list of a dozen simple ways to be pro-active in taking care of yourself as the cooler seasonal weather approaches. Maintaining the overall condition of your health does not have to be difficult or break the bank. It always surprises me the number of people who care Continue Reading
Cha-Ching! 7 Great Ways To Save Big For The Holidays
Christmas will be here before you know it, and if you are like me, you tend to procrastinate until there are only a few weeks to shop for gifts. My husband is even worse. He likes to do his shopping on Christmas Eve day. No joke! Note to self: “The Continue Reading
Easy As Apple Pie In 5 Simple Steps
Nothing says autumn to me like the smell of a cozy fire in the fireplace while an apple pie is baking on a chilly night. I am totally in my comfort zone enjoying the smoky smell of real wood as golden firelight flickers ambiance all over the room. The fragrance Continue Reading
Doers Reconfigure Their World In 3 Steps
It took a lot to be here! I still find technology challenging but not completely impossible. Full of headaches at times, especially if you lose all of what you just took hours to put down on the page. A word to the wise would be to ALWAYS save your work Continue Reading