The third “C” in making your happily ever after is compromise and is closely related to communication. In fact, compromise and  communication are sister principles that are so inseparable that you cannot have one without the other. If you are communicating well, compromise will naturally follow. If, however, you are finding that you are [...]

…C #2 is Communication. Did I hear a groan? I know, I know. You have heard it all before. So why is it that so many people DO NOT follow this basic principle? When we choose not to talk openly and honestly with our significant other it only causes frustration, misunderstanding, and an array of [...]

We have all seen those cartoons where an unsuspecting man and woman are walking along, minding their own business, when suddenly an air born Cupid does a quick fly by and shoots both of the poor saps with drugged arrows. With one glance, the pair is forever more hopelessly and slobberingly smitten with one another. [...]

Do you remember Stuart Smalley from Saturday Night Live? You know, he wore those tacky 80’s sweaters and at the beginning and ending of each segment he would look himself in the mirror and say, “I’m good enough, I’m smart enough, and – doggonit – people like me.” As a youngster, I remember thinking this [...]

We all have embarrassing moments, but some are worse than others. This one is definitely ranked in the “worse” category for me, especially since it could have been prevented. During my high school and college years, I taught piano lessons on and off to pay the bills (and of course because it sure beat flipping [...]

Lately, I’ve heard of a lot of people participating in those natural body cleanses where they drink nothing but lemon juice for a 48 hour period – or something. While this may be a healthy practice, there is another natural cleanse that I’d like to recommend to you. One that has just as many benefits [...]

Do you know anyone who is a champion blamer? You know who I’m talking about – the perpetual victim that has the uncanny ability to tag everyone else for all the misfortune and unhappiness in their lives; everyone except themselves, of course. Chances are you’ve known or currently know someone that fits that description. [...]

What do unicorns, Atlantis, and the Easter bunny all have in common? You guessed it, they are all myths. That is not to say that believing in myths is always bad. I am a big fan of the tooth fairy and Santa and will happily continue to propagate those fairy tales to my children and [...]

So it’s official! We’re in a recession and chances are you’re feeling the effects of it in both your personal and professional life. The good news is that while the economy may be spiraling downward, there are plenty of ways you can stay UP financially and emotionally.
1) Think happy + Talk happy = Be [...]

I admit it! I used to be one of those crazed Edward Cullen fans who, when reading the book Twilight for the first time, actually dreamed of the fictional character on more than one occasion – and I am a happily married woman! For those of you gagging, good news. I am well over it. [...]