It is an act of kindness to choose a funeral home, and what kind of services an individual wishes, before it is needed. This not only ensures last wishes are carried out, but helps prevent problems that may arise when…
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If you fail to plan, your plan may fail. A good plan is needed in order to ensure a worry free family vacation. Family vacations shouldbe the highlight of the year. Once you start your journey to enjoyment, the only thing you want…
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It has been said, “a family who prays together stays together.” This could easily translate to “a family who plays together stays together.” Family vacations offer the perfect opportunity for play…in a big way. A family can grow closer now, and later, as each…
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At some point in our lives, most of us will end up buying formal dress wear for an upcoming special event. Especially a wedding! Since most of us do not usually shop for formal wear very often, we want to…
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When grown children move on and parental duties end, the empty nest syndrome may not be as hard felt, until after retirement or loss of a spouse. Nonetheless, with more time on their hands, parents can get lonely. Their grown…
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The illness of depression will touch all of us at some point in our lives, directly or indirectly, due to the fact that everyone is subject to this debilitating illness. Depressive episodes range from mild to moderate to major, as…
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Our elderly oved ones should be cared for by professionals, when we can no longer provide the adequate care they need and deserve. This is one of the hardest decisions we ever have to make in life. We become torn…
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When you feel fairly certain your in-laws hate you, the first thing to do is have a quiet conversation with your spouse and ask if he/she knows why. Only open up this conversation when both of you are comfortable, relaxed…
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If you treat a son-in-law with the same love, respect and patience you show your own son, a great relationship may soon follow. Welcome him with open arms, right from the start and from the heart. He may not have…
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March 5, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
Ideally, marriage combines two hearts, and, if agreed upon, two paychecks. From the onset the financial benefits of marriage can be a positive. Couples who combine their income, can strenghten their financial future, and purchasing power. Although single people can buy a…
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During this economic recession, it is critically important for families to keep their spirits up. When money was not such an issue, we could afford to eat out, go to the movies, sports arenas and such, and we gave little…
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January 15, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
Are there really simple ways to make a wife happy? Yes, there sure are. Consider this well-known scenario. While pouring the morning coffee, the wife asks, “do you love me?” The husband, without putting the newspaper down, replies, “Well, I…
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January 15, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
Are there ways to show appreciation for a husband whithout making your wallet weep or your credit card cry? Happily, yes! This is good news, especially so during this hard economy . It does not cost anything, and it can make a husband happy…
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November 30, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
All newlyweds start out with wonderful expectations, and rightfully so. All newlyweds are excited about the prospect of spending their lifetime together in happiness, from the first step of running down the church stairs, to the sitting together in two…
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November 10, 2013 Communication
We all come into this world with two ears, but with only one mouth. This would indicate we should all listen twice as much as we speak. In keeping your man happy, remember the most important thing that will turn…
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October 28, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
The legal grounds for divorce in Maine are similar to many other states. Maine divorce laws require proof that the couple were married in the state of Maine and proof of current residency. The one seeking the divorce needs to…
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Understanding the emotional realm of our elderly parents, becomes easier the older we get. Our elderly parents acquired years of wisdom and some truly feel, “youth is wasted on the young.” This is because just when we get to an…
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Developing strategies to help forge a bond of peaceful relations with your in-laws, needs to begin the minute you realize you are going to marry their son/daughter. In some ways, your gain is their loss. Or, at least, they may…
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There is not a rational human being on this earth who does not want to be loved, valued and respected. And, without a doubt, that would definitely include a mother-in-law. It can be a very challenging task to be a…
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September 7, 2013 Communication
Human imperfection, a selfish attitude, arrogance and a loud mouth can eventually tear a marriage to pieces. These traits must be avoided as much as possible in order to avoid fights between couples. We have a lot going against us,…
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There is an hilarious, rare species of bird that may remind you of a few adult children, who, like this type of bird, encounter a problem living in the same nest with the parents. The parent birds can only hatch and…
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