As I was driving around my local area running errands over the weekend, I swear I counted 24 flu shot signs within a 5-mile radius of my house. “Flu shots here every day!” “Free flu shots!” “Get your flu shot now-walk-ins welcome!” “Get a flu shot and save 10% on any purchase.” Countless droves of […]
How to get or opt out of Christmas Gift Exchanges (without looking like a Scrooge!)
A few years ago, my husband was laid off from his job and we told our family that we wanted to opt out of gift exchanges. And we did. Given our financial circumstances it was gladly accepted. And it was great! Less stress and LESS MONEY spent, but we still enjoyed time with our family and […]
Revitalizing your marriage Part 2: Two Key Rules of Communication
Two key rules of communication: what is heard is more important than what is said, and agree on what time is too late to carry on difficult conversations. No matter what the relationship is: parent, spouse, or friend these truths are going to help revitalize any relationship. My hope and prayer is that you can use […]
Solving the mystery of fibromyalgia
Nearly 6 million Americans (90% of which are women) suffer what is arguably one of the most baffling conditions known to man. Fibromyalgia. The symptoms run far and wide—pain and tenderness in the back, neck, shoulders, hips and more. The pain is often so bad it causes loss of sleep, so people who have the […]
A Treasure: a day of remembrance for pregnancy & infant loss
{Today, Oct. 15th, is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day.} A relationship may have a small beginning. Smiles, a letter, a hug, a kind word, a handshake, are such small beginnings for relationship. And yet what starts small can have such a vast impact on our lives. Simple gestures can start a lifetime of love, […]
Loving ME: Communicating & meeting my own needs
New happening at the Loftus’s house….I started work this week. Well, I don’t know if you can call it work. I don’t get paid. In fact I have to pay to work. But, my 700-hour internship is the last step, besides writing my thesis, towards getting my MA in Clinical Counseling. So, the end is […]