Day 30: Thankful for Those Who Have Passed On
Just wanted to extend a heartfelt thank you for taking a daily break with us to focus on thankful thoughts and grateful gestures for the last 30 days. On our last day of the 30 Days Thankful Challenge, we’ll be giving thanks for those dear family members and friends who are no longer with us. The holidays can be a difficult time for those who have said goodbye to a loved one too soon. As you make plans and get preparations underway, you may feel a twinge of sadness now and then at the loss of loved ones who have shared Thanksgivings past. Yes, you may think back to the…
Day 24: Thankful for Peaceful Times and Peaceful People
Welcome to Day 24 of our 30 Days Thankful series. For our thoughts today, we’ll focus on peaceful times and peaceful people. Peace begins with the individual. If a person goes out in the world with a combative spirit, he’s likely to find himself in opposition to others. It’s not peaceful to constantly be at odds with other people. Families and Boundaries In a family, peace has to do with boundaries. We come into this world with a perception that we are merely an extension of our own mother. At some point, it becomes necessary to form a separate identity. Once that happens, life becomes a constant balancing act of…
Day 23: Thankful for Family
Wow, this month has flown! On Day 23 of our 30 Thankful Days Challenge, we want to show our gratitude for our family. Ah, family. Can’t live with ’em, can’t live without ’em. One thing’s for certain, the family is the biggest influencer of our personalities, personal development, and self-esteem. Not everyone has family in the traditional sense. And in modern times, the emphasis is now shifting from “nuclear family” (traditional mom, dad, kids), to the blended one which may now include same-sex parents, or extend to step-parents and step-kids, grandparents who are assuming the role of primary caregiver, and even the “tribe” which refers to one’s adopted “friend-family” for…
Holiday Gift Guide: For Your Husband
Your husband is probably also one of your best friends. He’s someone that you can confide in, someone that you can appreciate, and someone who you love sincerely. During the holidays, you’re able to bundle all of that affection into the gifts that you choose to give him, so choosing the right one is important. Luckily, there’s no shortage of good gifts to give to your husband. For The Golf Aficionado (Real or Imagined) If your husband is an avid golfer or looking to get into the game, there are many gifts you can buy him in this arena. Is he just now getting into it? You can get him…
Holiday Gift Guide: For Your Girlfriend
Earlier this week, we looked at the Holiday Gift Guide for Boyfriends. Your girlfriend is someone that you can confide in and someone that you should be able to trust. She’s a one-of-a-kind woman that pushes you to be the best version of yourself that you can be. This Christmas give back to her by giving her something that she’s going to be able to use and cherish for years to come. This gift guide is filled with ideas. Silk Pillowcase and/or Bedding One gift that you could get her is a silk (or satin) pillowcase. These pillowcases are extremely comfortable and allow her to get a fantastic night’s sleep.…
5 Ways to Be Kind to Your Partner
18 years. My husband and I just celebrated 18 years of marriage almost 2 weeks ago. We have always tried to be kind to each other so this post holds some importance for me. Whether it’s a new relationship or you’ve been married or dating for years now, being kind to each other is vital if you want to maintain a healthy relationship. If you think your partner deserves some extra love but you don’t know how to show it, here are some simple ways you can be a better partner and show some more kindness. 1. Be a Kind Listener This is particularly true if you’ve always been more…
