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It takes a village to raise a family; advice and tips to make the most of yours.
Marriage does not roll over the 4 traffic rules
As we all know, good rules are protective, such as the "stop on red, go on green" rule, which is designed to protect personal safety and public safety. There are certain rules that should be set up in a marriage to protect both the couple and the children.
By Margareti Thomasd5 years ago in Families
Random tidbits from my still brief time in...
26JUN2021; 1950, SAT Well, I'm finally ready to drop some gems that I hope and pray will help save others from some of my boneheaded mistakes made over the past several years. With any luck, I won't be tempted to put too much family biz out there.
By Nefarious Darrius5 years ago in Families
Fairytales or Morals
Do you believe in fairytales? Growing up as a child, especially being a female, I absolutely adored fairytales. Though, I constantly dealt with an internal struggle regarding them. I have always loved the idea of falling madly in love with your soulmate and living "happily ever after", but didn't quite understand why the "princess" always needed "prince charming" to come and rescue her. Aren't we teaching our children to become co-dependent if we constantly reiterate that? While being in love is a magical thing that most people do not even get the chance at experiencing, we shouldn't send the message that a man needs to "rescue" you from life to make your life have meaning. Sorry, Mr. Disney, it's 2021.
By Sharon Smith5 years ago in Families
My Deer Firefly
I am a lonely firefly. Soaring and lighting my way through the night. I come to find myself on the trail, no actually I believe it to be the tail. The tail of a deer prancing through the wheat, against the cool evening breeze. His tail looked rather soft, almost like a flower bed. I made my way around, but the strangest thing occurred. He in fact then happened to slow down. He started walking beside me. Which was odd and means he looked right through me.
By Vincent Cotroneo5 years ago in Families
Once Upon a Time
Once Upon a Time Bedtime stories feature prominently in the development of your child. It is there that they get their first introduction to literature dealing with life’s issues, right and wrong, good and bad, happy and sad, and challenges and victories. Mother Goose, in a large book collection of rhymes and tales, was the “go to” book when my children were young. Ma Goose was supplemented by Dr. Seuss, of whom I am personally a fan.
By Cleve Taylor 5 years ago in Families
I so happy
My family used to live in a house that had several overgrown lilac bushes running along its north side, bushes that had been there for probably a hundred or so years, their trunks gray and gnarled with purple blossoms that were impossibly fragrant in the summer air.
By Nell Musolf5 years ago in Families
Know Your Parents Finances Before They're gone
It may well be just how it was with my generation, but I suspect that children are still uncomfortable discussing finances with their parents. Other than the obvious signs of jobs and possessions, we assume our parents are doing okay handling their finances. Not always.
By Gary Jones5 years ago in Families
Now what? After a spouse dies
Hello To all: mine name is Linda and I am here to share my story of going thru the process of what you must do when your better half passes away. One is just know that you will need a circle of friends and family to go thru this life changing situation . After the major shock some what wears off than its time to get the wheels in motion. I have been very fortunate to have family that lives in the local area, and some close friends in the area as well. For starts you must be clear thinking to even begin the paperwork process, again that's why I am saying friends and family will be needed . I hope that the person who has passed on had all their legal paperwork in order. I have gone thru this process twice now as my husband dad has passed away in July of last year so I have been that done that. Yes two years in a row that I have lost family members. It was defiantly a eye opener. I was some what lucky that he had all his affairs set and ready to go when that day came. The V.A. was a lot of help taking care of the paperwork processed. And another good thing was that the funeral home handles a lot of the paperwork as well. So with that being said I learned the ropes in dealing with a huge life altering event. I also learned on how to be the best note taker around, yes I know today cellphones and laptops are great but I am old school in that I always have my notepad near by and ready to jot down all the needed information. Dates, Times, who I spoke to and if there is other phone numbers and name of other people that I needed to contact. Just know as well it will take time for all the paperwork to be processed, I am dealing with the life insurance company and it is truly a nightmare maybe its the company it self . I have so many channels to go thru to get it finalized and at times I feel they drag this process out a lot longer that need be. And if there is a pension plan be ready to go thru a lot to get that also transferred. So many people to contact when your better half passes away. Just remember to stay strong, grieve at well and just know that in the end if there is one that it will all come together sooner than later. Also have patience as well because even thou it is a human dealings the companies will still conduct business as usual, nothing really against you its just paperwork in the end. So there is my story in short and I hope that it can give someone insight to dealing with death and the paperwork.....
By Linda King5 years ago in Families
Bakers Dream
There are many people that don’t realize what people put into baking. The time that is put into creating each dessert to what people like or even making one to what we like. The outlines that need to be made to get that perfect design or if it’s just for fun we use our creativity and just wing it the rest of the way to make something absolutely beautiful. It’s also a lot harder than it looks and takes so much time to get the perfect type of icing and make up the right cake recipe to use. It started with my Papa when I was old enough to even think about cooking.
By Bethany Wilson5 years ago in Families
The Resurrecting Voices of my Heart
Hi my name is Yvonne L. Davis and I believe in authentic Love. People follow me and listen at what I have to say because I love to encourage the heart of any one. I was created here on earth to love anyone I encounter and to cherish life itself. Almost a year or so ago, I started doing mini videos on Facebook to encourage all people. It doesn't matter what color your skin is, it's the love and honesty that's in your heart that really matters. During the Pandemic I discovered hidden talents that I didn't know that I had. One day, I was just playing around on my phone and I recorded a video encouraging myself. I then decided to post it on my page on Facebook. I was surprised at how many likes, loves, comments, and sometimes amazing views that I would get. A few days later, I went to a Birthday dinner with some friends of mine to enjoy the party and laughter. One of my friends said," Yvonne we like what you do". I said, what do you mean?". She said, "we have seen and listened at your post on Facebook and we like it". "I think you should keep doing it because you get straight to the point, you hit it and quit it".
By Yvonne L. Davis5 years ago in Families
Doing it All: Mother, Wife, Writer, Student et al… . Top Story - June 2021.
Life Doesn't End at Motherhood! If you feel like you are overwhelmed, don't worry; you are not alone! I remember having two under twos at once! I think I spent 75 per cent of my time changing nappies (Diapers) or clothes. Let's not forget the constant tidying, the walks, food prep and especially snuggle time!
By J.B. Miller5 years ago in Families
