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5 Ways to Not Lose Yourself in a Relationship

5 Ways to Not Lose Yourself in a Relationship

Relationships are hard people say. Blending a family is hard they say. After many discussions with friends, some who are in long-term relationships and some who have yet to master that long-term thing, I have come up with my own 5 Ways to Not Lose Yourself in a Relationship as a means to share some relationship advice I have learned thus far  …. Do Not Change Yourself For Another Person – This is the most simple of tips in this relationship advice piece, most of us realize when we meet someone else that we have to remember to maintain a certain level of individuality as a means to stay centered. Keeping your individuality will also help to bring a different view, opinion and dynamic to the relationship. Eventually you will …

You Just Have to Listen a Bit Harder #specialneeds

Once a week I take my sons’ out to a special breakfast, since there are really only two quick breakfast options here, McDonald’s or Dunkin Donuts, we usually end up at Dunkin Donuts. Every week, on the same day, we venture in and choose our regular menu options and sit while we wait for the breakfast sandwiches to be made. Each week the same customers are in that facility, there is this one special needs adult who is slightly older than me, if my memory recalls properly, and he is the most social man ever! Usually this man says hi to me or something random in the form of basic social chit chat between strangers, I am assuming he is special needs based on my observations and in addition to …

Festive Fitness Tips

Festive Fitness Tips

Regardless of your plans this holiday season, don’t forget to make time for your fitness routine. Here are seven ways you can incorporate exercise into your holiday plans.   Get a Partner   It is a lot easier to stay motivated and follow through on a commitment when there is someone to hold you accountable. Find someone to be your workout partner and have them encourage you to remain committed to your fitness routine.   Go for a Walk   One of the best things about walking to stay in shape is that you can squeeze it in at any time. It doesn’t matter if you take a 10 minute walk or a 30 minute walk, walking is a great way to release some holiday stress, recharge your spirits, and …

Keeping Your Dogs Warm in Winter

As the holiday season descends upon us in many parts of the US this also marks the beginning of winter weather. If you own a dog, the winter could means playing rock-paper-scissors to determine who gets the privilege of spending 30 minutes or more out in the cold and ice, while the dog gets some exercise and does its business; or, in my house it means bribing the kids. It also means bundling up like Mikey from A Christmas Story to get the job done. But as much as we humans realize that we need to cover up in winter, we might not realize that our dogs have similar needs; after all, they all come with nice fur coats. The truth is that some dogs need just as much winter …

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