Benjamin Franklin sure hit the nail on the head when he said, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” When I think of all the Skittles I enjoyed growing up (and, after I was grown up) and see the consequence of my sugar addiction in the mirror each day, I wish I had taken my health more seriously as a young person. When Dad picked me up from school, or we ran an errand together, I almost always asked him if we could stop at the gas station and get a bag of Skittles (and he almost always obliged me ~smile~). When I entered my teen years, the weight started to creep on a bit and my … [Read more...]
Why The PAIR Test is the Perfect Gift!
Are you in a gift-giving rut? Sometimes I live there! I search Amazon for hours and have nothing to show for it. Those nights are long and intensely frustrating. Occasionally, inspiration strikes and I think of something fantastic. Sadly, those moments are rare! It pays to listen and jot down ideas throughout the year. If she has been admiring a certain kitchen utensil, get it! Even if it does not seem like much of a gift, she obviously wants it! Notice which way he meanders when he walks into a store. Could his whereabouts give you a clue for a terrific gift? If you are determined to think … [Read more...]
Would You Buy Divorce Insurance?
During my growing up years, not much changed. Some might even characterize my childhood as boring, though I just thought it was normal! My grandma was always home when I called her. My parents both worked the same jobs my entire childhood. My aunts and uncles all lived nearby and there was never serious talk of anyone moving away. Until my grandfather passed away suddenly when I was ten, everything in my life had run along smoothly with very little turbulence. Yes, I dealt with some horrible neighborhood children, I made the occasional bad grade in school, and my cat died when I was six; but, … [Read more...]
Five Reasons I Wish Eric and I Experienced Pre-engagement Counseling
I have been a relationship expert since I was twelve. ~smile~ Ever since I was old enough to understand that I liked boys and sometimes they liked me back. Fast-forward ten years, add a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a year of graduate school to the mix, and I really thought I knew a thing or two about love and all that good stuff. Eric was sixteen when he believes he was called into counseling. He has always had an interest in relationships as well. We were a match made in Heaven – or were we? What happens when you marry off two marriage “experts?” Confusion? Arguments? Unmet … [Read more...]
Seven Reasons Why You Will Love the PAIR Test
If there was a magic test you and your significant other could take that would give you incredible insight into your relationship and help you make it even better than it already is, would you want to take it? Well, we don’t have a magic test to offer, but those who have taken The PAIR Test sing its praises. Eric and I love administering and explaining the results of this amazing assessment! We offer The PAIR Test as the first part of our eight week pre-engagement counseling package – or you can choose The PAIR Test option which includes two sessions with us! It is a great way to get your … [Read more...]