Few situations are the butt of so many jokes as therapy. I mean, I’ll admit it. Mental disorders can be pretty funny. Some social psychologists define “funny” as the intersection between inappropriate and comfortable. The things we find funniest are the things that are just a little bit outside of our comfort zone, in defiance … [Read more…]
Don’t feel alone wondering if your child(ren) ever listens to you. Or better yet, wondering if they think before they act? OMG! For the life of me, my three live on planet Pluto. Wait, Pluto is no longer considered a planet. Anywho…….. It’s proven, kids live in their own world, and kids do NOT listen. … [Read more…]
As the weather gets warm, we naturally want to spend more time outdoors. Whether this is by going on more frequent afternoon walks, napping under the shade of a big tree, or simply sitting outside and enjoying the warm breeze, we’re all ready for some Vitamin D. The spring weather is also the perfect excuse … [Read more…]
I have a little Fashionista in my family. We call her Fashion Diva Girl, and she loves all things FASHION. We’ve been working on math skills, and I needed a fun, cool way to get her thinking on her toes. So, I came up with combining her love of shopping with math. Finding new and … [Read more…]
If you’re like me you do not believe kids know best about their lives. They are still young, learning and need guidance. Well, sometimes kids DO know best. We don’t always want to listen to them, but we must admit when they are correct. It’s Spring Break, and I wanted to hit the Island for … [Read more…]
If you live in the same place for years, you may or may not understand this story, but I gotta share it anyway. I’m sure I’ve mentioned before that we are a Navy family, this means we move every couple of years. Besides the stress of moving, there’s the stress of just having your circle … [Read more…]
I was looking after my two nieces about a month ago while their parents went out on date night. We were innocently dressing up their dolls when a grotesque spider came scurrying out from under the clothes bin. Just as I always do when I see a spider, I screamed and jumped over to stand … [Read more…]
Do you rip and run like a maniac most days? I see you shaking your head and laughing. It’s ok, most people do. For some reason, we feel we must always be busy from sun up to sun down. No! Stop it! Stop it RIGHT NOW! Being “busy” doesn’t win you any kind of … [Read more…]
Being a parent is one of the hardest jobs in the world. After all, you’re responsible for making sure that a little slice of the next generation is going to grow up into a stable, balanced person. No pressure! However, parenting is also one of the most fulfilling jobs that a person can have. Seeing … [Read more…]
A few years ago I refused to use coupons or any phone saving apps during grocery shopping; that all changed after moving to Japan. We shopped at the commissary, but I still needed to find ways to cut our expenses a bit. This gal started using her grocery savings app and coupons.