Author Archive: Olivia Bredbenner
Olivia Bredbenner
December 29, 2014
Family
Well, the car is almost packed and you are reviewing the check list. Make sure you remember,the great snacks,good music and if your are lucky, there may even be a few DVD’s to watch.But this trip will be the beginning…
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Olivia Bredbenner
December 22, 2014
Clothes
You have saved a little and have waited a while and now you want to go shopping. How do you save money and shop for the fashions that make you feel good? Watch your local papers as well cruise the…
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Olivia Bredbenner
December 6, 2014
Communication
It is our children that may begin to see the changes that take place when we are having financial problems. Our wish to often fill our children’s requests while shopping never changes. However, our response to the urge to impulse…
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Olivia Bredbenner
November 14, 2014
Marriage and Divorce
There is excitement in the air as everyone is making plans for summer. Looking at your loving borderline couch potato, who is sitting with a blackberry in his hand. You are thinking maybe out loud ” We never do anything…
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Olivia Bredbenner
November 5, 2014
Dating
Focusing only on seeking marriage itself, and not on the date who is sitting wide eyed and wonderful in front of you, can be your first big mistake. It’s not a wise move to be using a finite filter in…
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Olivia Bredbenner
November 1, 2014
Dating
You woke up this morning and you felt very happy, maybe happier than you have ever felt before.Can you be in love? Well maybe. Understanding romantic love has been a challenge for ages even for adults at times. But it…
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Olivia Bredbenner
October 26, 2014
Communication
How to make your man feel special If we as women really give this question some serious thought. We know that we seldom focus just on our man. Yes, we may think we do when we wear his favorite negligee or…
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Olivia Bredbenner
October 18, 2014
Friends and Peers
Rudeness is a more common behavior then ever before. It does seem that there are some people who walk around in a state of hostility. They pounce on every opportunity to act out and make their strong feelings heard. They…
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Olivia Bredbenner
October 12, 2014
Skin and Body
Well the day has finally arrived and you are moving in the morning. You are more than tired as you eat the cold piece of pizza and the warm cola drink that is resting on top of the last box…
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Olivia Bredbenner
September 23, 2014
Crisis Support
When your life has turned upside down hang on to your friends and family. And if you are alone reach out if you need help. Trust in your faith and seek professional help if you need to never try to…
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Olivia Bredbenner
September 22, 2014
Clothes
The professional look is about a polished presentation. Most often the professional look is a classic look and most appropriate when applying for job or for a business occasion. The professional look makes a good first impression that includes confidence…
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Olivia Bredbenner
September 21, 2014
Family
Vacationing with in-laws could be an adventure in human behavior. But you may have been blessed, and it could be special to all of you. * Talk about what each of you would like to do on this vacation. *…
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Olivia Bredbenner
September 19, 2014
Clothes
As you enter a room, have you ever noticed there are always individual people that stand out in a crowd, the ones that catch your attention and hold your eyes? What makes them stand out is they look put together,…
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Olivia Bredbenner
September 4, 2014
Communication
Because we care is the reason that relationships are sometimes difficult. When we know that the relationship is precious we often postpone dealing with a conversation that may have the risk of going “wrong” A misunderstanding that sometimes takes on…
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Olivia Bredbenner
September 4, 2014
Skin and Body
One of my favorite sayings has been “if you don’t feel good in it don’t wear it!”I am a firm believer that the clothes we choose to wear each day says a lot about the kind of day we are…
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Olivia Bredbenner
August 29, 2014
Friends and Peers
To outgrow a friendship is sometimes a very painful process.But sometimes, it is one of the best things that could happen to you.As you reflect on its memory,it seems as if you were friends your whole life. What happened? Well,…
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Olivia Bredbenner
August 27, 2014
Friends and Peers
Your friend is sitting in the corner of the room,she is not he usual self,you are late for class,but you linger a moment longer,you have decided to run over and see her,she has tears in her eyes,you listen to her…
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Olivia Bredbenner
August 27, 2014
Friends and Peers
Picture this, it is the end of your school day,you are surrounded by other friends of your age,that are in a united group,sharing all the interesting stories of the day. Maybe,laughing about the funny thing that happened to a mutual…
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Olivia Bredbenner
July 8, 2014
Friends and Peers
You find yourself doing something you really don’t want to do,and you know you are doing it, because everyone else wants to. You feel that if you don’t do it, you will be left out of the loop, and your…
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Olivia Bredbenner
July 7, 2014
Friends and Peers
It makes you kind of nervous and you may be feeling that you are not the best you can be, but you have run into one of your favorite people of the opposite sex.How do you talk to them? Chances…
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Olivia Bredbenner
June 24, 2014
Family
It will be a challenge but also a triumph, to care for a sick friend or family member at home.The time it takes for them to recover will vary according to their illness. First,care givers deserve congratulation, for standing up to…
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Olivia Bredbenner
June 7, 2014
Dating
Do you find yourself staring at girls all the time? Is it hard to focus when there are girls in the room, does this distraction occupy most of your day? Well, then you might be “girl crazy”. Well, I am…
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Olivia Bredbenner
June 7, 2014
Dating
You have reached a milestone as a teenager now, and about to have your first date.This is an event that is both exciting and anxiety producing.What do I do? What will we talk about? How do I look? First you…
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Olivia Bredbenner
June 6, 2014
Dating
Do find yourself easily distracted when a boy comes into the room ?Do you giggle about them with your friends,especially if you have your eye on one of them ?You may be ” boy crazy”. But when does it leave…
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Olivia Bredbenner
June 5, 2014
Dating
You may not want to admit it or even think that you are being abusive,but those that are involved with you will see some tell tale signs. Do you always feel like you need to be in control of everything?…
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Olivia Bredbenner
May 28, 2014
Communication
It is important to take the time to keep up important relationships. The holidays often test the family ties that bind us. They are the for better or worse ties. They can unravel before your eyes and every so often…
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Olivia Bredbenner
May 8, 2014
Family
There is no greater love than the love we have for our children. You are bonded for life. It begins with their first breath their cry in the delivery room. You belong to each other and your love for each…
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Olivia Bredbenner
May 5, 2014
Clothes
As far back as * Euripides {480-406 BC} man wanted to know how to dress. *”Know who you are and then dress yourself accordingly”. Around the world, there are many views on what type of “fashion” is appropriate for doctors…
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Olivia Bredbenner
April 15, 2014
Dating
He is your official boyfriend, but you are just beginning to understand him. He is a teenager beginning to find himself and there are things that he may not share. He may not tell you that this relationship is at times…
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Olivia Bredbenner
April 15, 2014
Dating
She makes you feel very special,she is always so much fun.It seems like everyone is happy that she is your girl, but sometimes you are not sure. You know there are many things left unsaid. You wonder if she is…
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