How To Manage Your Post Con Depression

Depression. Seasonal depression. Manic depression. There are so many different kinds. But, they all stink. For me, right now, it’s Post Con Depression. Yes, it’s a thing. You see, when you go to a convention, you are insulated in this bubble of people who get you. We might have different fandoms but we all are … Continue reading How To Manage Your Post Con Depression

Adopting An Older Child From Foster Care

I’m a big supporter of foster care adoption, as some of you are aware, and I’m so very glad we did it because it brought us to our children. But it wasn’t all simple. Adopting from foster care is a lot. You are at the mercy of case workers and judges. And adopting teenagers is … Continue reading Adopting An Older Child From Foster Care

Effective Ways To Lose Weight By A Novice

Some time ago, I told my doctor strange my concerns about my breathing. (He’s not really strange, I’m just a fan of Doctor Strange!) Dr. Yalch really is a good doctor. Anyway, I said that I get out of breath very easily and I was worried something was wrong. And he asked me if I … Continue reading Effective Ways To Lose Weight By A Novice

Raising Responsible Children: Practical Ways to Teach Life Skills

As a parent, I often worry about what I’m teaching my kids. One of the most important things that I want to teach them is responsibility. These are a few strategies that I try to keep in mind. via Pexels 1) Goal Setting Helping kids set goals is one of the best ways to teach … Continue reading Raising Responsible Children: Practical Ways to Teach Life Skills

Getting To Know Your New Bunny

I have joined the rabbit society! I thought I had finally settled down on my animal "collecting," But, then I saw a facebook post about a bunny who needed a new home. And not just any bunny but a Continental Giant bunny! Now I wasn't in the market for a pet bunny but something about … Continue reading Getting To Know Your New Bunny

The Effects Of Abuse And Intimidation On A Young Person

Mental Health is a popular topic, these days, not just during Mental Health Awareness Month . We all know how to be kind to each other and that bullying is wrong but people are still attacked. People still feel hopeless and sometimes, people still commit suicide. This is not a new problem. I don't know … Continue reading The Effects Of Abuse And Intimidation On A Young Person

Emily’s Deal Of The Week

CVS has a great deal this week on these household items. Spend $30 on these participating items and you get $10 in rewards back. Each of these products have coupons coming out tomorrow in the Sunday paper. Hit The Dollar Tree to purchase that paper for only a $1. (Get there early because they sell … Continue reading Emily’s Deal Of The Week

Cereal For 70% Off At Publix

Head to Publix for your General Mill’s and Kellogg’s cereal this week (9/16 until 9/22). But, first, make sure you have signed up for a Publix account on the app and an account with coupons.com. Both General Mills and Kellogg’s cereals are bogo (buy one, get one free) this week at Publix. That combined with … Continue reading Cereal For 70% Off At Publix