Tag Archives: family

Summer Family Fun

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Tracey

5 Tips For Summer Family Fun Take a vote Keep a budget Do something new – for everyone! Collect memories (magnets, key chains, or t-shirts from everywhere you go) Plan a stay-cation with activities and interests for everyone!

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Remembering My Father

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Tracey

I received an early morning phone call on 3/28/12 that my father (69) passed away.   It was a bit of a surprise; he had survived several risky surgeries rife with complications – he had been home about 3 weeks after … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day: The Day of Love (or is it?)

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Tracey

What does it take to have and maintain a healthy relationship?    It truly begins with you!     Be the best person you can be!  Ask yourself the question; if you were someone else would you marry you?  Begin now to … Continue reading →

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Blended Family – Crib Notes

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Tracey

100% of us know and have been impacted by a blended family in some way! Notable Step Families/Movies:    Hamlet             Sound of Music                  Cinderella                  Kramer vs Kramer           The Brady’s    Step Mom (Julia Roberts)               Full House Yours, Mine, and … Continue reading →

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Blending… or Bending, ah Breaking?

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Tracey

Yours, Mine, and Ours: The Art of Blending Families Divorce, remarriage, single parents – eventually these may result in a blending of families.   No stress, there, right? Let’s first define what a family is.   Some believe this is your birth … Continue reading →

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Gratitude

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Tracey

Think about it…  the timing is excellent! Thanksgiving!   Does your family utilize this one time of the year to ponder what you are thankful for?   What if you did it more often? I propose a Gratitude Journal.   Nothing fancy.   Suppose … Continue reading →

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