For many of us, our father is the 1 man who truly made a difference in this world. Who made it special. Who was there for us in our times of need. And sometimes it’s hard to find the words to express that. So I’ve compiled a list of great Father’s Day quotes to help … Read more
My family and I love to travel all across Costa Rica. We especially love to visit Guanacaste Costa Rica. Guanacaste Province in Costa Rica in a state on the Pacific side of the country in the northern half. The capital is Liberia, which is also the best airport to fly into. Guanacaste has pristine beaches, … Read more
My (now ex) wife and I often struggled in our marriage due to her inability to connect with me emotionally. So learned to spot some of the emotionally distant wife signs. Some of the signs of an emotionally distant wife include being on the phone constantly, deflecting blame onto others, shutting down during arguments, using … Read more
Highly sensitive people feel things on a deep emotional level. But what are the pros and cons of being a highly sensitive man? Being a highly sensitive man can make you incredibly caring, insightful, intuitive, and empathetic. However, tipped out of balance, it can also lead to insecurity, paranoia, low self-esteem, and relationship challenges. I’ll … Read more
Wondering what is trekking all about, how it differs from hiking, the best beginner’s tips for trekking, trekking benefits and where to go? Here’s what I’ve discovered: Trekking is an extended, multi-day backpacking hike often in remote, mountainous regions. While often done in groups, trekking locations are often only accessible by foot. Benefits include mental … Read more
I have 3 daughters, work with hundreds of kids a week, and my wife teaches autistic kids. So, while I know the term sensory toys, I wasn’t sure exactly what they are, who they are for, or how they can help. So I decided to research what sensory toys are so I would be better … Read more
My kids have been on an allowance system for over 5 years. When we started, it really helped to look at all the allowance pros and cons to make sure we did it the right way. Allowance Pros include getting kids involved with the household, instilling the value of working for what they want & … Read more
Many Americans struggle to get bigger paychecks Since the economy began to struggle in 2008, many segments of society have lost ground or just tread water. But it’s not all bad news and there ARE things you can do to change your habits, expenses, income, and yes, even get bigger paychecks. To get bigger paychecks, … Read more
All couples have disagreements. But while I’ve been married for well over a decade I still wonder about how to avoid the different types of marital conflict. The types of marital conflicts include inappropriate use of technology, jealousy and being controlling, the silent treatment, sexually destructive behavior, using kids as a weapon, money fights, criticism … Read more
Bullnose corners are rounded corners and if you’re painting them different colors, it can be really tricky. I needed to do some painting and wondered how to paint walls with bullnose corners. To paint a wall with bullnose or rounded corners, you can either have the primary color go all the way around the curve … Read more
By definition, being a parent means sometimes having your kid say mean things to you. So, I’ve started wondering what to do when your child hurts your feelings. Here’s what I’ve figured out so far: Kids are going through big hormonal changes & feeling complex feelings. When they hurt your feelings, stay calm, accept their … Read more
My wife is a teacher prior, so I know just how hard a job that is. But since I’ve heard the average teacher only lasts 5 years, I wondered what the teacher burnout statistics were. 66% of teachers want to leave their job and 41.3% of new teachers leave the profession within the first 5 … Read more
Over the last few years, throughout the United States and Canada, there’s been a significant increase in the number of people living in Accessory Dwelling Units (or ADUs for short). Have you considered building your own accessory dwelling unit on your property? Whether you want to live in it yourself or rent it out to … Read more
When you find yourself in a situation in which you require the assistance of an attorney, you might initially think whether the investment is worth it. Whether you need an attorney to handle your divorce, your immigration status or to represent you when you’ve committed a crime, there are many benefits that easily outweigh the … Read more