How to Comfort a Friend in Need

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By Anne L. Fritz for Life & Beauty Weekly We’ve all been there: A friend calls crying because she’s going through a tough time at work, at home or in her personal life. You want to comfort her, but for most of us, the first impulse is to give advice. “Giving advice helps us to [...]

Matters of the Heart: Loving Yourself

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While Valentine’s Day is truly a commercialized Hallmark holiday, for many, it’s a day that can dredge up many issues. Those in relationships feel the pressure of having a fairy tale like, out of this world, romantic day, leaving a lot of people terribly disappointed. Singles, on the other hand, either look upon the canoodling [...]

Let Gratitude Be The Main Course At Your Thanksgiving Table

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These days, it can be difficult to feel grateful or thankful. With the world economy in the hole, unemployment hitting record highs, and all sorts of awful things going on around the globe, giving thanks doesn’t seem like the natural choice. However, the more we give thanks and show gratitude for what we DO have, [...]

Marriage Boot Camp Saves Relationships From Themselves

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In this day and age, in this economy, relationships are hard. Divorces are being filed at alarming rates, and some folks are staying together, unhappily, because they can’t afford to leave. An unhappy home affects everyone living there and beyond. The kids, your job and even your health. But if there was a way you [...]

Healthy Love Starts With You

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While Valentine’s Day is truly a commercialized Hallmark holiday, for many, it’s a day that can dredge up many issues. Those in relationships feel the pressure of having a fairy tale like, out of this world, romantic day, leaving a lot of people terribly disappointed. Singles, on the other hand, either look upon the canoodling [...]

It’s a Nice Day for a Green Wedding!

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As wedding season approaches, I thought I would share some pearls of wisdom with bubbling brides-to-be; ) As some of you may or may not know, I was a wedding and event planner for many years. And as of a few months ago, I planned & put on my own wedding! I took what I [...]

Summer Lovin’

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If you haven’t noticed, summertime is wedding time. One of my many hats is that of a wedding planner so I definitely get my fill come fall be it from working them or going to them ; ) And it is very difficult to stay healthy at such events but have no fear as the [...]