Relationship & Self

14 Valentine’s Date Ideas That Aren’t Dinner and a Movie

So, you’ve decided you don’t want to do the traditional “dinner and a movie” date with your honey for Valentine’s Day this year. We don’t blame you. Sometimes it’s nice to do something different for a change, especially on such a romantic holiday! Here are some Valentine’s date ideas that aren’t dinner and a movie but will make your significant… Read More

Amazing and Creative Valentine’s Day Date Ideas

Looking for an amazing way to celebrate Valentine’s Day? These Valentine’s Day date ideas are great. Ideas for staying at home and going out. Valentine’s Day is the day when love should be celebrated. It’s the day when people show their affection and how much they love and care about another person. Although love should be celebrated each day Valentine’s… Read More

The Ultimate Guide on How to Deal With Negative People

You have that one person in your life. The one who thinks something is always wrong. They can put a negative spin on anything. If there were an Olympic challenge for turning positive into negative, they’d get the gold. We’ve all dealt with negative people. I’ve known a few negative people. They could twist anything. If someone did a good… Read More

Transform Your Life: How to Build Confidence

I'm going to be straight-up honest with you. I didn't write this post about how to build confidence because I'm one of those people who stride through life with confidence. I wrote this post because I'm the opposite. Nothing I do is good enough. I don't particularly like myself most of the time. But I want to change that. And... Read More

How to Resolve Useless Relationship Fights

Everyone who has been in a romantic relationship has argued at some point. Whether it's loud yelling and screaming (I hope not). Silent glares and sniffs of disdain (I'm guilty of this). Or rational, adult debate over someone's intentions or actions. Arguing is going to happen. But constant fighting can cause you to question your relationship. Or love itself. There... Read More

How to Accept Criticism: 8 Things to Do When Receiving Criticism

God, this is embarrassing. I used to (12 years ago) drink too much. As in “do embarrassing things, say awful things, regret it in the morning” drink too much. I was self-medicating with alcohol . Then I was diagnosed as bipolar and put on medication. I stopped drinking. I even went to AA because it was suggested. But I slipped... Read More

8 Powerful Ways to Overcome Self-Doubt

Once, when I bent over once in 7th grade, my great-uncle made a “rrrriiiippppp” noise behind me. As if my behind were so massive it was going to rip out my jean skirt. I blushed bright red. I couldn't look my uncle or my grandfather (to whom he made the comment) in the face for the rest of the day.... Read More

Got an Overwhelming To-Do List? These 9 Tips Will Solve It!

My to-do list (and planner) are my life-line to being organized and achieving my goals. Which I'm doing (yay!). But sometimes that to-do list gets a little overwhelming. That's when I need to take a step back. Reassess. And run through the tips below. By asking myself some serious questions- and taking the time to answer them- I cut my... Read More

Beat Boredom on a Rainy Day by Making Books!

~~Guest post by Kristen Seikaly “Oh, no,” you think as the rain clouds roll by on Saturday morning. “How am I going to keep the kids entertained today?” You were hoping on a trip to the park, but the weather says otherwise. Meanwhile, the kids are already doing laps around the house, picking up crayons and headed for the walls.... Read More

12 Meaningful Ways to Express Love

Saying “I love you” is nice. And we’re (usually) honest when we say it. But saying the words is just one way to express love. And sometimes all the other ways can mean even more. This list isn’t just for significant others. I’ve included ideas for families and friends also. You might also be interested in "6 Things You Can... Read More