Archive for October, 2009
What do you do when your mother-in-law doesn’t like you? These tips for mother-in-law problems are based on a reader’s question about her future mother-in-law… “What do I do about my boyfriend’s parents, who don’t like or accept me?” She describes her situation in an email to me, and I’m answering her question here because [...]
If you’re taking care of elderly parents or an ill loved one, you’re probably stressed! These tips for reducing caregiving stress are from teacher, caregiver, and author of You Want Me To Do WHAT? – Journaling for Caregivers – B. Lynn Goodwin. “Caregiver stress can be degrading and demoralizing,” she says. “Avoid the downhill spiral. Start [...]
If you’re a homeowner who has to sell your house at a loss (a short sale), you need to protect yourself with this information! These tips about short sales are from Ethan Ewing, president of Bills.com. “Many home owners are putting off a sale until prices recover. But some owners must sell at a loss,” says Ewing. [...]
These tips will help you hire the right caregiver for a loved one – they’re from Bonnie Schroeder, the Director of Caregiving at VON (Victorian Order of Nurses) Canada. “I’ve found through my work with caregivers and providers that there is an assumption that care providers know what to do without direction or instructions,” says Schroeder. [...]
The best workout DVDs are the 10 Minute Solutions exercise videos. I own eight different 10 Minute Solutions workout DVDs; here’s a brief description of the ones I’ve tried. They have totally ramped up my weight loss and fitness levels, and I love working out with them. Before the tips, a quip: “The physically fit can enjoy their vices.” ~ [...]
These tips for an organic Thanksgiving dinner range from how to read labels to increasing the use of natural soy. Eating organic at Thanksgiving dinner is easier than you think! These natural turkey dinner recipe tips are from the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA). “On Thanksgiving Day when Americans give thanks for the abundance [...]
This list of famous introverted movie stars and celebrities has a few names that will surprise you! Included is a test for introversion to help you figure out your own personality traits. Introverts, famous or not, do not have personality disorders! A reader recently asked me about introverted personality types and traits, and I was shocked at [...]
If you’re buying a home for the first time, you need these tips about credit reports, home mortgage loans, interest rates, finances and the cost of home ownership. First time home buyers are in an exciting stage of life, but they also have to have their wits about them… “Home ownership remains a good investment and a big part [...]
Moving on after splitting up with someone you love is especially difficult when you don’t have relationship closure. These six tips for finding freedom after heartbreak will help you move on after a relationship breakup — especially if you’re not ready to let your ex go. “Sometimes the partner ending the relationship doesn’t quite know themselves why they [...]
Getting over a breakup is hard no matter what – but it’s even more difficult when you don’t have closure. These tips are inspired by a reader who doesn’t want to accept that her relationship is over. Before my tips, here’s one of my favorite quips: “It takes a couple seconds to say Hello, but [...]
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