According to all of the laws of science, absolutely. Outside of that, it all depends on the individual. Specifically here, regarding family versus friends, I don’t believe that blood (family) is even on the same plain as water. I always…
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If we mean blood, metaphorically, then yes, blood is thicker than water, in the sense that blood relatives are closer than friends. Our families, whether good or bad, are a measure for ourselves; where we come from helps us to…
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Hearing “There is NOTHING to eat around here!” grates parents everywhere. Our daily commitments tempt us to put grocery shopping on the back burner, and we survive on trips to the convenience store for the staples (milk and chocolate). Then…
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Budget isn’t a four letter word! Raising kids on a budget can have its difficulties, but it can also be an opportunity to teach your children to be wise consumers. I raised five kids on a very small income and…
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Growing up in this harsh world is not easy in the least. People are cruel and selfish and that is just the way it is. Self preservation is number one on people’s minds, whether it be a mother, father, aunt,…
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Myrtle Beach is great for teen vacations. One ocean front hotel offers outdoor night pool disco with colorful spotlights as the other ones offer outdoor pool swimming and luxuries. When it rains or shines, some hotels offer lazy rivers. Lazy…
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Everyone has a story. People who have faced true adversity in the past may still believe that it affects their current situations, and at times it does. I had a childhood unfortunately similar to so many others which was filled…
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There are always exceptions to every rule, but, for the most blood is thicker than water. People tend to do more for family members over and over again. ‘am not saying that true friends will not do for each other…
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It seems for many, blood is thicker than water. Many times, this may be a good thing. However, in some circumstances, it can be quite negative. Here is an example of that. I know a lady who married when she…
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“Is blood thicker than water?” “Which is more enduring, relationships we are born into or those that we create”? Both these questions have myths and assumptions embedded within them. To explore these myths is to understand that blood relationships are…
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There’s a percentage of the population who absolutely enjoys going out to the mall or a series of retail stores to try on clothing, figure out what looks good on them, and take a few articles home with them. These…
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I am somehow of the view that two fiercely competitive human beings cannot have a successful married life and eventually a happy family. One of the two needs to take a back seat in ones career, particularly if you trust…
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In today’s busy families, dinnertime can often be a time of stress and commotion, instead of the relaxing family experience that you want it to be. But even the busiest family can eliminate some of the stress of dinnertime by…
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A word well said, a smile, a helping hand will bring forth the unexpected, will turn pain to bearable pain, hatred to love, discomfort to comfort, a cry to a smile It is very important to maintain peace and harmony…
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There is a struggle in today’s society that has caused the family unit to suffer. The economy is such that where in the past the mother could stay home and the father would work,has all changed.Now it is pretty much…
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Life balance, my ASS… In America we have been preaching this life-balance crap for a while now; everyone who has a family and a career should devote time to their families and make them a priority in life, spend time…
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Anthropologically speaking, blood is thicker than water in all species. There seems to be an intrinsic need to protect and nurture those who share our DNA. Scientists believe that this stems from our desire to allow continuation of our genetic…
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The expression blood is thicker than water’ refers to the notion that we should be more loyal to our blood relatives than to anyone else, and that we can always count on them in times of need. There was a…
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The answer is yes only by biological science. But there are many things with blood that go beyond science. In all other aspects, I really not believe that blood is ‘thicker’ than water. Due to events in my life, I…
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Time is precious, especially in the morning, and it can cause everyone to be late or get off to a bad start. There is nothing worse than starting the day with being rushed and exasperated, feeling like you have done a…
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It can be a challenge to maintain family normalcy during a deployment. A vital part of your family is missing, and that can be difficult for all members of the family to handle, especially the children. There are steps that…
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Dealing with messy houseguests is never a fun experience. On one hand, you appreciate their effort in coming to visit you, but on the other hand, they make more work for you when they come to visit. The best way…
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Unemployment affects the entire family. It might not seem like the entire family is upset. But many times they are. When the head of the household isn’t happy, neither are the other members of the household. Unemployment is a journey…
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Do you hesitate to open the door to your pre-teen’s room? Do you walk down the hallway with eyes averted in case your pre-teen has left her door open? Have you completely given up hope of ever seeing the floor…
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]0-This is a rather an easy decree to make, my daughter. Based on a few known and hard facts. For one girls are more mature then boys, from an earlier point in there young lives. To go along with it…
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The term single mother can be defined as a female who has or is still raising children on her own without a strong father figure. In today’s society it is often been said that single mothers have even raise to…
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My husband and I are not the typical military family. We don’t have kids together. His kids from his first marriage are estranged and haven’t had contact with us in years. I have no children of my own. Still, it was hard to say…
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Having money to spend lavishly will not create the kind of bond that a family will establish when they plan fun things to do together. You can buy all sorts of things for your children while they are growing up. …
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It’s always a rush around here in the mornings! I have four kiddos to try and get ready for the day! Ages of those kiddos; 6,4,3 and almost 1. Yes Yikes. Busy, Busy mornings and lots of chaos fill my…
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When your child starts to develop their own individual personality and interests it is time that they have their own room. This is not necessary during the younger years, however if you have the ability to provide your child with…
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