With Christmas rapidly approaching and the New Year just 2 weeks away, many of us are feeling stressed out and overwhelmed. Even if you enjoy this time of the year, the to-do list seems to grow daily and getting everything done in time feels like hard work. All that hard work can actually make some of us feel a little down about the holidays. But instead of letting the long … [Read more...]
5 Tips for People Who Love to Give But Just Can’t Swing it This Year
I have an announcement to make, and I hope everyone I love gets to read this post. I WILL NOT be buying Christmas gifts this year. It’s not because I don’t love you or don’t care. It’s because I have a third child on the way. There are plenty of things to do with our money that are far more important than buying gifts people can do without. Every year, so many of us get … [Read more...]
Check Out What President Obama and Stephen Curry Both Will Be Doing Tomorrow!
Aside from their love of basketball, President Barack Obama and Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry share a love of Africa and giving. And they are both now on board encouraging all of us to support Giving Tuesday. What exactly is Giving Tuesday? Giving Tuesday is an opportunity to give on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving to kick off a philanthropic Christmas season. … [Read more...]
Singles: 3 Unexpected Benefits of Volunteering
April is National Volunteer Month, and as an avid volunteer for different causes, I definitely agree that giving back not only benefits others but it benefits yourself. One benefit to start off with is that it takes your mind off of your issues as you to help someone else. Singles have more opportunities to give back to the community than most married people do, so let’s use … [Read more...]
5 Secrets for a No Drama Holiday
The holidays are fast approaching and most of us will head out to see family and friends that we haven’t seen all year. The holidays should be a happy time of year, but for many of us, we will meet the family gatherings with some trepidation. You know what I mean? Old family issues will inherently pop-up and drama will come seeping out. But let’s make this holiday drama free … [Read more...]
BMWK 30 Days of Gratitude Challenge; Week 4 Expressing Gratitude for Others
Week 1: Self-Gratitude Week 2: Gratitude for my Spouse/Significant Other Week 3: Gratitude for my children/family Week 4: Gratitude for others Week 4: Expressing Gratitude for Others This time of year can be really hard for a lot of people. You never know what that smile, encouraging word or simple act of kindness can do for someone. I'm committed to being more … [Read more...]
BMWK 30 Days of Gratitude Challenge Week 3: Children/Family
Week 1: Self-Gratitude Week 2: Gratitude for my Spouse/Significant Other Week 3: Gratitude for my children/family Week 4: Gratitude for others Week 3: Daily Gratitude (Children/Family) One thing I didn't hear a lot of growing up from my parents was "thank you". While I know now they have always been grateful for me, I didn't know it as a kid. So as much as possible, … [Read more...]
Singles: 3 Ways to Make the Most of the Holidays
It’s that special time of the year again, when the holidays come and bring people, family and friends together. For singles, however this time of the year can be a reminder of their singleness. This time of the year is not a time for you be nagged by family about why you’re single, getting jealous over friends’ social media posts, or being bored! We have to remember something … [Read more...]
30 Days of Gratitude Challenge Week 2: Spouse or Significant Other
Week 1: Self-Gratitude Week 2: Gratitude for my Spouse/Significant Other Week 3: Gratitude for my children Week 4: Gratitude for others Week 2: Daily Gratitude (Spouse/Significant Other) Day 8: Write your spouse a love letter. Include in your letter why you fell in love with them & the dreams you have for your future together. Day 9: Today is "yes" day. … [Read more...]
BMWK 30 Days of Gratitude Challenge: Week 1
It's so hard to believe that we are in the last two months of 2014! Before you know it, the hustle and bustle of the holidays will be upon us. It's the time of year that can be so beautiful and blessed for many, but also sad and lonely for others. We all know the saying that "someone always has it worse" than us. But how often do we keep that in mind? How often do we go about … [Read more...]
Ask Yourself: Am I Currently Giving My Spouse What I Want to Receive?
Check yourself before you check them. You are so quick to point out your partners shortcomings but have you truly taken a look at your behavior. It's very easy to complain about an issue but what are you actually doing to correct that issue? Sure you may have expressed many times to them about your displeasure but did you really take a positive and effective approach? In some … [Read more...]