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Coping With Difficult Family Members

We all want to love our families, and for the most part, we do. However, there can be some family members who can be a little challenging to deal with. This can make birthdays, weddings, Christmases, or family reunions a bit awkward at the very best of times. You want to have a pleasant experience with your family, though, so... Read more →

Super Trooper, Trauma's Gonna Find You

As the helm of your family, the chances are that you feel a certain pressure to keep up appearances. Whenever a traumatic event comes your way, you may always aim to be the ‘calm one’ who keeps everyone else together. Whether you’re dealing with death, illness, or even financial setbacks, making sure your kids are okay is undoubtedly crucial. But,... Read more →

Top Family Bonding Ideas

Don't feel bad if you have realized that you've not had fun as a family for a while. It can be difficult, it's so easy to take your family for granted as you see them every day and you get on each other's nerves, but just like how you have to make an effort with your partner from time to... Read more →

How to Approach Your Family When Discussing Financial Problems

Financial difficulties plague many. In addition, many people don't like to talk about money with others, and this tends to compound the problem when secrets are kept from the rest of the family. The following are some tips to use when you must discuss financial difficulties as the situation has become so dire there is no other choice. A Difficult... Read more →

Has Your Relationship Been Neglected Recently? Let’s Discuss

Let’s face it, when you first meet your other half you are full of energy and sparks for the new found relationship. It is exciting, it is new, and you spend your time enjoying one another’s company. But as time goes on, you both can be guilty of getting comfortable with one another. It isn’t a bad thing. Life can... Read more →

4 Reasons Why It's Important For Kids To Learn About Their Family History

Most kids don’t really know that much about their family history. They know their parents and grandparents and they might hear a few stories about their family, but they will only learn what you already know. But now we have the technology to learn more about our heritage than ever before. There are some great companies that offer home DNA... Read more →

Culver's Time Means Family Time

Thank you Culver’s for sponsoring this post. Family time means Culver's time! It's one of our favorite ways to decompress, enjoy good food, and each other's company during this busy time of year. Culver's menu offers something a little different for my entire family, including sweet treats! Whether it's a ButterBurger Value Basket, chicken sandwiches, or even the North Atlantic... Read more →

Love On The Rocks? 6 Ways To Strengthen Your Marriage

The course of true love never runs smooth. We all like to think that marriage means a forever union between two people. But, the sad reality is that many marriages end up failing. You are likely reading this blog post today because you feel like your marriage is heading for divorce. Relationship breakdowns happen for various reasons. Still, one thing... Read more →

How To Design & Build The Best Family Kitchen Ever

Not every home has a kitchen that is equipped enough to cater for a growing family, and this can have a huge effect on the success of dinner time each day. Designing the most functional yet aesthetically pleasing kitchen for you and your little ones to make the most of may seem somewhat impossible, but luckily there are several things... Read more →

How To Help Your Kids Through Big Changes

Change is inevitable, but that doesn't make it any easier. While children are very good at adapting to new situations, they can also be really affected by big changes in their lives, and it's important to acknowledge that and make sure that you make it as easy as possible for them. Give Them Time to Prepare While preparation isn't always... Read more →