Life Breaking Off Relations with Toxic Family Members – It’s Not Just Good; It’s Necessary Ronda Bowen, March 28, 2024March 28, 2024 Today’s guest post is from Matt Lundquist, LCSW, MSEd. Matt talks about how hard it can be to break off relationships with family members who don’t have our best interests in mind. After all, we break up with partners who are abusive (and that can be hard in and of… Continue Reading
Life On Faith, Toxic Moms, Saying Yes, and a Whole Host of Other Things Ronda Bowen, March 11, 2024March 11, 2024 Oh Brother Where Art Thou is one of my favorite movies of all time (I’m a big Odyssey fan, too, so it’s not a surprise), and the soundtrack is also my favorite. Tonight, we watched the episode of Marvel’s Echo that used the song “Down to the River to Pray”… Continue Reading
Life The Importance of Healthy Adult Friendships Ronda Bowen, March 6, 2024March 6, 2024 Today’s guest post on the importance of adult friendships comes from Tami Zak, a licensed therapist at Grow Therapy. Tami wrote the post in honor of Friendship Month in February. February also happened to be the anniversary of my father-in-law’s passing, and three days ago, I marked six months without… Continue Reading
Product Reviews My Medic Kit: A Great First Aid Kit for Outdoorsy Folks Ronda Bowen, March 3, 2024March 3, 2024 As a Girl Scouts troop leader, I need to be first aid/CPR/AED certified so that if an emergency happens, I’m prepared to act quickly. This also means that I need to have quick access to first aid supplies should I need them. I had the opportunity to sample a My… Continue Reading
Books & Reading Book Blitz: The Last Mage by Kim Bock Ronda Bowen, February 16, 2024March 1, 2024 Book 1 of The Chronicles of Erenor Epic Fantasy Date Published: January 12, 2024 Embark on a Mystical Journey in ‘The Last Mage of Erenor’ – a captivating tale of magic, courage, and the quest for balance in a world where light and darkness vie for control. … Continue Reading
Books & Reading Book Blitz: False Haven by Rebecca Rook Ronda Bowen, February 15, 2024February 15, 2024 Young Adult Horror Date Published: 02-13-2024 Publisher: Hellebore House Seventeen-year-old Vivienne Barston’s life has fallen apart. With her mother recently dead, her father disappears into his grief – leaving Viv to deal with her sadness and anger alone. Viv turns to destructive behaviors like petty vandalism, but after… Continue Reading
Books & Reading Book Blitz: A Special Life by Tanja Begerack Ronda Bowen, February 15, 2024February 15, 2024 The story of a life Biographies & Memoirs, Religion & Spirituality, Self-Help Date Published: August 31, 2023 Immerse yourself in Tanja Begerack’s world, a life shaped by extraordinary experiences and a belief in the supernatural. From Tanja Begerack’s poignant childhood, where she first made contact with… Continue Reading
House & Home 8 DIY Home Upgrades and Projects for Homeowners Ronda Bowen, February 8, 2024June 7, 2024 Today’s guest post about DIY home upgrades is by Courtney Klosterman, Home Insights Expert at Hippo, the home insurance group focused on proactive home protection. With the right tools and a positive attitude, taking on DIY home upgrades in your dream home can be doable, affordable, and rewarding. Plus, it… Continue Reading
House & Home 11 Great Holiday Home Safety Tips Ronda Bowen, December 11, 2023December 11, 2023 Today’s guest post containing important holiday home safety tips you should follow this season comes from Courtney Klosterman, Home Insights Expert at Hippo The holidays are a fun and festive time of rest and celebration. However, risks and hazards become even more pronounced in busy and eventful times. The National Fire… Continue Reading
Books & Reading Book Blitz: Listen, Share, and Be Nice by Ashley Chadwick Ronda Bowen, November 29, 2023November 29, 2023 the lost art of mannerisms Children’s Book Date Published: May 21, 2023 Publisher: MindStir Media Cori Elba (Illustrator) These three words: Listen, Share and be Nice can be basic cornerstones for your child’s growth and development. Teaching your toddler is a daily routine. Using the same mannerisms… Continue Reading