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You Look Marvelous: The Art Of Paying A ComplimentWe’ve all been in a position where we wanted to make a comment, albeit to a positive one and to a friend, but held our tongue for fear of potentially “offending”. You know, you may think your friend is pg, but don’t want to insult her since, if she’s not, she may take it as an affront to her ... Read On  |
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Homebodies: A Post-Feminist Career ChoiceAs my husband always jokes whenever I make even the slightest comment that wreaks of “traditionalism”…. “And, feminists all over the world can be heard screaming”!!!! And, soon they may be staging a full-blown “revolution”. It seems that modern, femmes, even the most educated ones are once again ... Read On |
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Completely Gratuitous: The New Social Grace StandardsSocial ineptitude….one of my BIGGEST pet peeves, especially since to me it’s dishonouring, disrespectful and sets a bad example for our children.
Yet, all too often I come across people who say that they no longer send out birthday or holiday cards because they simply send and email or make a ... Read On |
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Positively Polite: Rules For Meeting The New Social StandardsTimes and technology have changed, and when it comes to what’s acceptable and what’s not, so it seems, have the rules of the game. And, in a world that makes it mandatory to be not only polite, but also politically correct, some of us may need to correct our current behaviour.
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The Social Scene: The “Science” Of Social NetworkingAn old adage suggests that you can’t be too rich or too thin. Well, now, at least according to some experts, you can never have too many friends or social contacts either. They suggest that people were made for “stimulations” (both mental and physical) and for relationships. And, while networking ... Read On |
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Attitude Adjustment: How Moms Overall Outlook Influences Family LifeHoping for a staple home life and a stable child. Well, mom’s (and we purposely left dad out), it seems that both are up to YOU. That’s right according to a study, though it may sound inconveniently traditional and may even send feminists all over the world screaming, recent studies suggest that ... Read On |
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Ask And You Shall Receive: Overcoming The Fear Of Going After What You WantDo you ever feel like you fall short of getting what you want or meeting your goals? You are not alone. We all do. And, while much of it may be in our own hands, such as shedding some extra pounds (via diet and exercise), keeping our home neat, clean, and organized, saving money, etc., much of it ... Read On |
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Ask And You Shall Receive: Overcoming The Fear Of Going After What You WantDo you ever feel like you fall short of getting what you want or meeting your goals? You are not alone. We all do. And, while much of it may be in our own hands, such as shedding some extra pounds (via diet and exercise), keeping our home neat, clean, and organized, saving money, etc., much of it ... Read On |
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Workaholics Anonymous: How To Get The Most Out Of Your DayWe all know what they say about all work and no play. But, in today’s 24/7 world where most of us have to work, either to keep up with the bills or the Jonses, can leave Jack and his Jane feeling not only “dull” but entirely drained. Not to mention that it can also seriously hamper ... Read On |
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From The Inside Out: The Secrets Of Happiness and Inner PeaceMy schedule has always been harried and hectic and I’ve ALWAYS worked, and worked hard, so I can’t really say that through the years, except for a few “minor” details, like getting married, my life hasn’t changed much. But, what has changed is my seeming ability to embrace it all.
I can remember ... Read On |
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One Big Happily Family: Assimilating To Family Life After DivorceWhether the split was a “necessary evil” or a good thing for each or both of you, it’s not likely that kids will (immediately) understand. In fact, some never learn to let go, even into adulthood, while others eventually embrace their step-parents and step-family and may even grow to appreciate the ... Read On |
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Take A Bit Out Of Bad Habits: How To Stop Biting Your Nails As women we are always typically concerned with how we look. And we spend millions if not billions (collectively) to ensure we step out in style. From efforts to reshape our booty, hair and face, and most everything in between, so we really should give ourselves a hand; except well, maybe when it ... Read On |
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