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Celebrating Valentine’s Day!
Valentine’s Day is going to be different for a lot of couples this year. You may be locked down at home with your loved one. You could be having a Zoom date from across town. Or you could be communicating from long distances… Hopefully, this pandemic will be ending soon and everyone will be able to enjoy this holiday in a manner that is closer to normal. But we have to get there first. Valentine Day Stay-In Ideas What are you doing for Valentine’s Day this year? We are hanging out at home and ordering Indian Food. Next year will be the 20th Valentine’s Day since we got married, so…
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Boundaries- The Key to a Joyful Season
There you are, minding your holiday business when someone’s dysfunction crashes into your spirit. There’s a lot of Grinches and Scrooges out there and they have the potential to rub off on you if you can’t set healthy boundaries. There are a lot of reasons why people aren’t at their best during the holidays, but their bad mood doesn’t have to affect you when you are ready, willing, and able to set boundaries and protect yourself from their negativity. Here are the steps you need to set healthy boundaries for a joyful season Step 1. Be aware Some people are going to be negative. Be aware. Be on the alert…
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Reclaim Your Power: Are You Surrounded by Toxic People?
Shannon ended the phone call with her friend and breathed a sigh of relief. She’d spent the past hour on the phone and felt drained and weary after the conversation. Every time Shannon tried to share something positive or upbeat, her friend countered with a negative reaction. The whole exchange made Shannon wish she’d never answered the call. Sometimes, Shannon would find her friend enjoyable to talk to. But most of the time, her friend was negative and wanted to argue. She was easily offended and constantly involved Shannon in her latest drama. Toxic People Steal Your Joy One day, Shannon looked up the definition of toxic people online. As…
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Chocolate Hazelnut Truffles
It’s Valentine’s Day today! And February is National Chocolate Lover’s Month. There has been a lot of doubling up this month — perfect for planning posts! If you celebrate Valentine’s Day, have a beautiful day! I know it’s a commercial holiday, etc. etc… My husband likes to remind me of that. However, we find it a great excuse to have a date night. So we recognize but work with it! Anyway, today we have a lovely chocolate treat that you could use for Valentine’s Day. Looking for a delicious snack to satisfy your sweet tooth? Look no further than these decadent chocolate hazelnut truffles. The best part? Dates and a…
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The Benefits of Journaling on Your Relationships
With this being Valentine’s Week, I thought this post about the benefits of journaling for relationships was on topic. Aside from the more common benefits of journaling, like helping you to achieve your goals, figure out your feelings and emotions, and vent in a secret space, journaling can also help with your personal relationships and friendships. Benefits of Journaling for Your Relationship With Yourself One of the most important relationships you have is the one you have with yourself. Journaling is by far one of the best things you can do to heal this relationship. To start with, it is going to help you think more positively, especially if you…
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Five Healthy Valentine’s Day Dates
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Are you looking for a slightly different but healthy way to celebrate the day with your significant other? Here are some healthy Valentine’s Day date options that will be fun and show your sweetie that you care! A Figure Skating Date Ice skating is an excellent way to stay active with your Valentine’s Day date. It’s also pretty effective when it comes to burning calories. A moderate session burns around 350 calories per hour whilst an intense session burns a massive 600 calories per hour. So if you fancy hitting the ice this Valentine’s Day get down to a nearby rink with your…
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Three Healthy Valentine’s Day Breakfast Ideas
Traditionally, Valentine’s Day breakfast ideas are loaded with sugar and very indulgent. If you are on a special diet plan, watching your weight, or if you are getting ready for an upcoming fitness event then these breakfasts can be a no-go option. If you want to celebrate Valentine’s day with your significant other, there are options that you can create for breakfast that are healthier and not loaded with sugar. Here are a few ideas. Strawberry-Topped Banana Pancakes Banana pancakes are very easy to make. All you need are eggs and bananas. Mix the two ingredients together until you get a pancake-like consistency. Cook in the same way you would…
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The Combined Gift Guide for 2019
I know everyone keeps saying that this year has flown by but the month of December has sped by! Christmas is staring us in the face. I created multiple Holiday Gift Guides for many of the people that you might have to shop for. I decided to create a wrap-up post with links to each post for easy reference. Gift Guide for Boyfriends Gift Guide for Girlfriends Gift Guide for Fitness Enthusiasts Gift Guide for Husbands Gift Guide for Wives Gift Guide for Moms Gift Guide for Dads Gift Guide for People Who Travel Gift Guide for Young Adults Gift Guide for Kids Gift Guide for Teachers Gift Guide for…
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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…
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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…
