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Reduce Stress with Kindness

Stress. If ever there was a time when this word is used a lot, it is right now. Navigating these unusual times is difficult. No hugs. Conversations from a distance. No view of facial expressions as part of the conversation interpretation. Even online communications often end up in misunderstanding or downright arguments. And don’t evenContinueContinue reading “Reduce Stress with Kindness”

Not Good at Grief?

I am not good at grief. It feels weird that I even said that. I mean, who wants to be “good at grief” and what does that mean anyway? It isn’t that I don’t grieve, it is that I immediately move into organization mode.Those who know me know I have experienced a great many lossesContinueContinue reading “Not Good at Grief?”

Linen and Toiletry Organization

We have been in our house for about 8 years. When we moved in I organized our linen closet, but over time our needs have changed and the area has become jumbled. I have gone through the medication about once a year, but it was time to grab some new tools and get everything inContinueContinue reading “Linen and Toiletry Organization”

We All Need Hugs

If ever there was a time we could all use a hug, it is now. Between months away from people outside of our own homes and all the nastiness and hate we have watched unfold (and hopefully not participated in), a hug can go a long way toward mending fences and making us all feelContinueContinue reading “We All Need Hugs”

Protecting Yourself Online

This information was provided by my husband, Tyler Hudak, a computer security specialist. Please Note: This isn’t foolproof protection. If something seems wrong on your device, seek the advice of an expert.

Spread Kindness

Am I the only one who feels beaten up right now? It seems no matter what side of any opinion you are on, someone feels the need to be nasty. I am all for healthy, respectful debate, but this isn’t it. So, rather than join in on the nastiness, why don’t we start a newContinueContinue reading “Spread Kindness”

Suicide Prevention Starts with Awareness

Updated February 26, 2024 Suicide awareness is improving now, but for a long time it was something we didn’t talk about. In fact for some people, it is still something they feel they can’t talk about. I have experienced suicidal thoughts and have a daughter who has had them as well. It is something thatContinueContinue reading “Suicide Prevention Starts with Awareness”

Be Nice

The phrases “use your words” and “be nice” keep going through my head. Simple principles and phrases we have all used with children, and yet, they seem to be lost on adults right now. Some time ago I read the book, “Everything I need to know I learned in kindergarten”. Am I the only oneContinueContinue reading “Be Nice”

Let’s Remember Our Lost Loved Ones

Many who have experienced the loss of someone close to them warned me, the firsts are the hardest. And they were, but the grief does not go away because time passes. I am constantly fighting to make life as “normal” as possible. My kids need that. To tell you the truth, I probablyContinueContinue reading “Let’s Remember Our Lost Loved Ones”

Two Years Later

Two years. Unbelievable it has been two years. Two years of grief. Two years of learning to live through it. Two years ago all I could think was, “This sucks!” That is not a word I usually use, and not one I want my children to use. But when you lose your brother suddenly atContinueContinue reading “Two Years Later”