Category Archives: Personal Development

New Year, New Hope

If there’s one thing I don’t regret at all, it’s un-blogging for the longest time.  It’s been a week since I my fingers last touched the keyboard of my laptop, and I must say, it feels rejuvenating.  Taking a brief break from blogging, Facebook-ing, Tweeting, etc. has given my soul a much-needed overhaul. These past…

The Ghost of Christmas Stress

What I don’t want to end up being is a frazzled mom who can barely sweep mascara on her lashes without feeling as if she was going to faint from sheer exhaustion. I sometimes can’t help but feel overwhelmed by all the Christmas preparations. If it’s not wrapping gifts, it’s trying to think of a…

Make Birthday Celebrations More Meaningful

Birthdays are the best times to share our blessings. A birthday is an annual celebration of the gift of life that has been given us as well as a thanksgiving for the blessings that we have received. Each year that we celebrate is unique, there are periods in our lives when we are full of…

Take a Break to Rejuvenate

Whatever kind of life you live in this crazy world, everyone does need some time to relax. Whether you’re a busy work at home mom or a full-time corporate slave, you have to carve out some time to unwind. Your body and mind simply scream for a respite from the daily travails of work. You…

How to Celebrate Thanksgiving Alone

Thanksgiving is meant to be celebrated with friends or family.  It’s about gathering around the dinner table, feeling grateful for all the blessings which have come your way in between bites of turkey and cranberry sauce.  But what do you do if, instead of finding yourself amidst loved ones, you are stuck home alone with…