When I was a kid growing up in Central Pennsylvania, we used to have some serious snow storms. I remember getting so excited about snow days, which meant my siblings and I got to play outside in the snow all day instead of going to school. If we were really lucky, we had a power…
There’s no doubt that a big part of celebrating Christmas is keeping traditions. Everyone has them. Some have a lot while others have only a few. Some traditions are elaborate while others are simple. Some are long-standing while others have just begun. Like the families who keep them, traditions come in all shapes and sizes….
Before marriage, couples often find their relationship to be somewhat trouble-free. You will hear couples say how they rarely encounter issues, but when they do, they handle them with relative ease. Flash forward to after the wedding day, and suddenly the same couple is saying how they argue all the time over everything. They cannot…
Today I decided to treat myself with a run to Starbucks for my favorite seasonal indulgence, a gingerbread latte. As I drove the short distance, I could feel the jolly spirit of Christmas welling up inside of me. It would be the perfect way to start a productive day …or so I thought. Just as…
The holiday season brings a wonderful recipe of emotion for many—happiness, love, and maybe a pinch of excitement. However, for others, the holiday season may bring a tsunami of emotional sadness, dread, and loneliness. These individuals feel as if they don’t have much to celebrate . . . or so they think. Individuals who are…
