A first time camping is both an exciting and challenging experience that can actually teach you some profound lessons about life. I would never imagine that I could handle more than two or three days of living in a tent. The very idea of doing without modern-day conveniences scared me. Yet, after my first time camping experience this summer, I changed my mind.…
Were your parents emotionally disconnected from you when you were a child? You were probably raised by neglectful parents. Like the other parenting styles, uninvolved parenting can have consequences for children that last into adulthood. We discuss what it is, its causes and how it affects children. A Case in Point Sabrina (not her real name) recalls her childhood with uninvolved parents. They…
While we usually associate the summer with fun and well-deserved breaks, it can be a time of loneliness and depression. What can lift you out of your blue funk? Positive and emotional summer movies, of course! While they are not the solutions to your problems, inspirational movies can lift your mood and tug at your heartstrings. 6 Inspirational Summer Movies That Will Instantly…
Some movies touch us and leave a lasting impression for days. Movies based on true stories, however, sometimes reach much deeper than that. Nothing affects our souls like movies based on true stories. They are poignant, infuriating, and raw, to say the least. Unlike fiction, true stories take life experiences and turn them into a story that can influence how we feel about…
Do you want to give your home a personal touch? You will be surprised to know that sock crafts can enhance the home and are a way to exercise your creativity. Here are a few fantastic DIY sock projects and other ways to make your old socks useful. 7 Amazing Sock Crafts 1. Snug Cup Grab a clean jar and stretch a clean…
Movies are great pastimes. They can make you laugh, become angry and even cause you to shed a few tears. Only the most emotional movies, however, can truly touch the heart. I love movies, and to be honest, whether its drama, comedy or horror, I appreciate cinematic arts in all their forms. When it comes to emotional movies, I dread the pull at…
Believe it or not, it’s harder than you think to live in the moment. With the huge workload on most of us, the focus is a fleeting and difficult thing to master. Most of us would love to know how to live in the moment. That’s because most of us multitask as a normal way of life. Each day holds a set of…
When times get tough, everyone wants to give you advice. That doesn’t always work. Uplifting quotes may be the only thing that lifts your spirits. There’s a reason why uplifting quotes make you ultimately feel better. It seems like everyone wants to say, “Be positive”, “Stop thinking about it so much”, but there are few of these people that truly understand your individual…