For a lot of mothers, the end of the school year is often similar to the year before. Spring is in the air, summer fever is beginning to set in for the kids, and vacation plans are beginning to be formed. Yet for some mothers, this time is just a little scarier than previous years. For moms who have children graduating from high school or college, there can be mixed emotions about this time of the year. To get a personal perspective on what this is like, I went to someone who is experiencing this right now: my mom.  More than ever, I’ve become more conscious of the similarities between myself... (Read More ...)

Just because you are divorced doesn’t mean the holidays take a break as well.  It is important for your children and for you that you make your own traditions as the new family unit that you now are.  The mom and dad watching the kids opening gifts on Christmas morning may not exist anymore, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy the holidays in a whole new way.  Whether you have your children or not over the holidays, here are several tips to get you back on the right track and into the holiday spirit after divorce. Start your own.  Because you are no longer the same type of family... (Read More ...)

This year, we will experience the 11th day of the 11th month in the 11th year of the century – all triggered in a 24-hour period. In numerology, the number 1 represents new beginnings, so 11 symbolizes “double new beginnings.” On this date, everything in your life can be renewed and transformed. Author of The Unrevealed Secrets of Political Success: How Names and Numbers Shape United States History, Tania Gabrielle offers her take on the meaning of 11/11/11 and what it will bring about as a celebrity numerologist. In asking what exactly numerology and astrology consist of, Tania said that... (Read More ...)

Does your mother-in-law call constantly or show up at your house unexpectedly?  Does she criticize the way you eat, dress, cook, or clean?  Does she complain to your husband that you are a rude, selfish, disrespectful daughter-in-law?  Does she try to manipulate you with guilt whenever you don’t revolve your life around her needs?  Does she feel entitled to control your parenting decisions because she is “Grandma”?  Does she think healthy boundaries don’t apply to her because she is “family”?  Does she put your husband in a position to choose between being a great husband and... (Read More ...)

by Shasta Nelson We know that we still need to exercise even when it doesn’t feel fun or show instant result into our lives.  But did you know the same is true about friendship?  Unfortunately, we often give up when other women don’t seem to reciprocate immediately, make excuses when we’re too tired to go out and meet new people, and justify our surrender when no one seems to be our type.  We frequently shrug our shoulders when we choose to put friendship on the back burner, deciding that our kids, husbands and work don’t leave us time for this luxury. If we believe... (Read More ...)