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Money Doesn’t Have to be a Marriage-Breaker
Many couples can trace the day their relationship changed for the better to the very day they decided to get on the same side of the money

Smart Ways To Use Your Smart Phone
My Blackberry eventually retrained my brain to require constant movement and connectivity. I began to communicate in an abbreviated manner, texting friends instead of calling them in person. I responded to every ding on my phone, even as more meaningful events occurred in real life.

Does Weight Matter?
Sigh and Surrender had been the name of the game for me for twenty years as I shifted up from "Petites" to "Misses" to what they politely call "Woman" – omitting the still silently screaming adjective Big/Abundant/and let’s face it: FAT.

When Our Children Reflect the Gospel
God loves children and He uses them to teach the older and the aged the very life lessons we try so hard to teach the young. You'll be surprised and blessed to see how many ways God teaches us about faith through those little one's eyes.

5 Tips for Having a Great 'Date Night' with Your Kids
The power of parents “being there” for their kids is so profoundly meaningful that we often miss it. One key way to "be there" is a regular, one-on-one ‘date night’ with each of your kids.

5 Ways to Have a Fun, Stress-Free Vacation
"Family Vacation". Those are two words that strike fear into the hearts of many parents (teenagers too!) Here are some tips that can help you turn your next family vacation into a great experience.
10 Healthy Foods for Under $1
When it comes to food, there is a commonly held belief that if it's cheap, it can't possibly be healthy. But there are untold healthy options that are affordable on any budget...

Resisting Financial Temptations
To paraphrase well-known investor Warren Buffett, if it was simply a matter of gaining enough knowledge, all librarians would be rich. We must also demonstrate the crucial element of self-control.

Reasons Not To Budget
If you've resisted the idea of establishing a personal budget in the past, perhaps you're clinging to one or more of these favorite reasons not to budget.

What's For Dinner - Recipe IdeaBase!
Looking for some fresh new recipe ideas for your family? Check out these delectable recipes that everyone will love - plus tips on nutrition! Constantly updated!
Includes a comprehensive recipe search feature.

Productive Singleness
Being single does not mean a life of aimlessness or of feeling lost. Gain a solid perspective on what your life can be and learn how to strengthen your inward character qualities.

Don't Let Your Fears Lead to a Life Filled with Regrets
Don't allow your fears or doubts to rob you from your heart's desire. Don't end up like the other disciples, who cowered in the boat and followed the group. Get up, take a step out and trust God like your life depended upon it and like there is no tomorrow.

Weight Loss Tips for Real Life
Chances are you've been down the weight loss road before. And chances are just as good that you've gained it all back. But don't despair; there are ways to avoid the dreaded yo-yo. Here are some helpful ways to put the yo-yo away and achieve your weight-loss goals.








