You’re Sexy and You Know It

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March 10, 2013

you're sexy and you know itLast spring I posted Finding Your Inner Sex Goddess.  We talked about our sensuality and using all of our senses to feel sexy again.  Consider this to be Part II of that post because you’re sexy and you know it!  I recently read on Huffington Post that women are happier and feel sexier after divorce. 

The Prairies in February

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February 24, 2013
The Prairies in February

I wish. Photo credit, BrownDressWithWhiteDots

What?  Why? Why would anyone in their right mind travel to Northern Alberta in February? I asked myself the same thing but when I have a place aching in my heart for my babies (who are no longer babies) I have no

Finding Your Thinking Place

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February 6, 2013
Finding your thinking place

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In times of change, we need to go inside ourselves and think. We need a quiet place where we can listen to our heart.

When we arrive at a crossroads, we need to take time for ourselves to be quiet, to unplug. In our lives full of constant communication, we need more than ever to learn

Legal Speak-5 Tips to an Efficient Divorce

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January 24, 2013

Legal Speak-5 Tips to an Efficient DivorceAre you ready for some Legal Speak?  One of the hardest lessons during divorce besides the emotional ones, are the legal ones.  If you’ve never had to hire a lawyer or deal with any legal issues it can be an eye opener.  I was a real newbie in the legal arena.  I had no clue the costs involved, the time involved nor any handle on the legal vocabulary.  Initially, finding

Divorce and Other Pet Peeves

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January 18, 2013
Divorce and Other Pet Peeves

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Well, we’re half way through January and it’s about the time we’re all getting cranky over our resolutions. Maybe we’ve broken them? I avoid making New Year’s resolutions not because I think I’m perfect the way I am, ohhh nooooo.  I simply do not like setting

Top 10 Reasons to Love Living Single

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January 13, 2013

top 10 reasons to love living singleFrom the archives, one of my favorites!  The pluses of living single.

After being married with a family, it can be a huge adjustment to live alone or without a partner.  Suddenly, what was once a bustling household can feel empty and the quiet unsettling.  This can lead to loneliness. 

Budgeting Steps and Tips

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January 8, 2013

Budgeting Steps and TipsIt’s  natural to be concerned about our finances.

From the archives, Budgeting Steps and Tips:  The overwhelming issues surrounding your divorce include financial worries and a decrease in disposable income.  Suddenly one, or the same income is supporting two households.  Perhaps your support is

Blue Christmas

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December 9, 2012

One of the most difficult times of the year for divorced and broken families is undoubtedly the Christmas Season.  Especially the first couple of years when it is a time for re-building and transitioning the new family unit. 

Christmas Gifts to Avoid for the Divorcee

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December 5, 2012

Gifts to AvoidWith Christmas around the corner we’re starting to make lists of who’s naughty and who’s nice.  It got me to thinking about some of the depressing gifts I received from well meaning friends and family following my divorce.  One that stands out is the

10 Ways to Lift Your Spirits in November

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November 3, 2012

10 Ways to Lift Your Spirits in NovemberThe days are getting shorter, the nights colder.  Although we can’t bring back the light of the summer and we can’t stop the rain from falling on our heads, there are always the simple, small ways to lift our spirits. 

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