A handbag is a woman’s survival kit. The perfect handbag can keep our essential life organized while making our appearance sparkle. The following simple steps will help you find the perfect handbag. First, decide what size will work. Do you…
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Not only do you want to pull your hair out, but you would also like to comb the mess into a nice do, when you are a mother. Any mom knows the struggle when dealing with time constraints. As soon…
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Women who are afraid of commitment are truly a rarity. Many women look for the opportunity daily while some run from it. This could be the result from several different things, usually all forms of fears. Let’s take a look…
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Generally we all have a fear of something. That fear could be anywhere from heights to big hairy spiders. Unfortunately for women, some men fear commitment. The reason behind this phobia has plagued women for years, and the reason it…
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June 16, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
Are men all the same? I have heard over and over women asking this question. The answer depends on a couple of factors. Where are you meeting these men, and are you attracting one specific type? Men are different and…
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When house guests come to stay the host inquires a larger load of cleaning. There are more dishes to wash, extra laundry to run through the washer and dryer, and more trash to keep picked up out of the living…
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How is one to entertain unexpected house guests? This is where we as a host need to be quick and creative in our approach to the situation. There are times when someone will randomly drop in on you and expect…
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In today’s economy everyone is trying to save a buck, but that doesn’t mean that you have to give up entertaining to do so. Having friends and family over doesn’t have to break your budget. Here a few simple tricks…
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Uninvited house guests can be very annoying. Usually these guests are unaware of the host’s feelings. Uninvited house guests pose a unique situation. Whether or not you like the guests also play a role in how you will handle the…
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The unwelcomed pet and the beloved house guest are often an issue presented to a host. What to do with a furry little friend that you just do not want in your house. If you place a dog in your…
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We have seen it time and time again, the guest who doesn’t know when to let off of the alcohol. What do you do when confronted with a drunken guest, especially if this guest is someone you love and care…
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Everyone feels a little on cue when house guests are staying. There is a constant need to be in positive, entertaining mood. This can be weary, especially when house guests are staying for longer than a couple of days. The…
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No one wants to deal with a guest who has outstayed their welcome. This is a tender situation and requires careful word selection in order to avoid damaged feelings. Granted some feelings are going to get hurt. If you think…
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So you are hosting you own little event and someone decides to get rowdy. What do you do? They can often pose serious issues that need addressed before jumping in to handle the situation. First make sure you are able…
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Our entire world is a cross-cultural event; especially in America, where we are considered the melting pot of the world. Still, there are many who do not know how to act at a cross-cultural event. There are many communities in…
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Love is a noun, and a very exciting one at that. Love isn’t the butterflies you feel on your first date. It isn’t the sparkle you notice gleaming in their eyes. Love is what is left after all the butterflies…
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Planning any event in a blended family can be challenging enough, let alone planning a holiday or other large celebration. There are some tips that could make the planning process a little smoother. When needing to plan an event, keep…
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Children are fragile creatures. They often wear their hearts on their sleeves, which unfortunately is easy to break at times. When you are about to merge families, this is a time where your child’s feelings are of utmost importance. There…
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Brothers and sisters have a hard time cooperating from the get go. Add the detail of siblings being step-siblings and the rivalry gets even bigger. The following tips should help soften the blows. 1) Stay out of it until it…
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Children have a major force leading and directing them through the course of their lives. That force is their parents. What if those parents are a combination of biological and step? Children have expectations from the adults in their lives,…
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Step children pose a unique disciplinary strategy. This is due to in part by having multiple sets of parents. If you are the step-parent it is best to hold a meeting with the biological parents and make sure you all…
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The norm now is blended families. It is very difficult to find a family that has all the original members still together. Blended families bring on a new set of issues different from that of the intact family. Blended families…
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Every child needs to know they are secure and loved. This is often difficult for step parents to know how to provide to their step children. The truth of the matter is it may be easier than they think. The…
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No one wants to be the dysfunctional family on the street. Having a blended family makes the odds of that being reality even higher. Screaming, yelling, children walking out the doors, slamming doors, and a mom with frizzed out hair…
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Boys and girls handle things differently. We all know this. That is why there are so many books out there about men and women being from different planets. Being young does not change this. When merging families, a boy is…
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Becoming friends with your step child can be very difficult. This relationship is very complicated and often clouded with emotions. Many times the child wants nothing to do with the step parent, and there isn’t a lot that you can…
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Blended families have a hard time getting along through most day to days. The truth of the matter families that are not blended do too. Do not feel as that the reason behind your conflict is because your family is…
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October 7, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Husbands typically handle a lot of day to day pressure. They have to handle issues at work and at home. This can lead to some underlying causes of stress. When a man is stressed that only leads to them having…
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September 23, 2013 Communication
Arguing is an important aspect of all relationships that is often looked at as bad. Is it bad though? Could it just be that this is what everyone thinks? That would depend on how bad the argument, I guess. Arguments…
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September 13, 2013 Friends and Peers
Entertaining guests of a different cultural background seems like a bigger issue than it really is. There a few things to keep in mind when entertaining, but the rest is up to you. Keep in mind their religious requirements. Some…
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