Shame thrives in silence, in the darkness where it tells you that you are unworthy of love and acceptance. Shame tells you that what you did or experienced is not only bad, but that you are bad as a person. The solution to shame is empathy from a compassionate friend, family member, pastor or therapist…
Many Americans are feeling the post-pandemic travel itch. However, because of the pandemic and the Ukraine-Russia conflict, the cost of traveling has risen substantially. Finding the best vacation package your money can buy is even more important than ever. Most Americans put in hundreds of work hours during the year to pay for a vacation…
We have all seen pictures and videos of amazing kitchen pantries, spotlessly clean, perfectly organized visions of shiny canisters or decorative mason jars with stylish labels filled to the brim with all kinds of foodstuffs. These aspirational pantries are designed to inspire and motivate us, but we are often left feeling inadequate. Having a more organized…
Traveling with kids can be challenging. So it’s important to know what to pack, how to make traveling more manageable, and how to avoid disappointments. With these top ten tips, traveling with your children will be a breeze. 1. Planning the Trip When traveling with kids, you need to take a bit more time planning…
Journaling is at the top of many self-care lists, and for good reason. Getting your thoughts out on paper can do wonders for your mental health and help you stay organized. Learning how to journal isn’t always as simple as it seems, though. To get started, you will need to identify your reasons for starting…
The instinct to nest in the pregnancy phase is a basic biological instinct of mothers. It is basically nature’s way of making you prepared to nurture your baby. In this article, we will cover all of the best tips for nesting. Every animal goes through this natural instinct, so while you are pregnant, you can…
