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- How to Use Social Media to Find Good Deals, Fast - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2011 from Susie CortrightThe internet is ripe with deals, and you can save on everything from toilet paper to technology if you know where to look. Here's a quick guide on how to use social media to find the best deals online, fast. 1. Your first step is to find a favorite frugal blogger or two. You'll want to ...
Views: 921 - Seeds: An Essay on the Importance of Little Things - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2009 from Susie Cortright“Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant.” Robert Louis Stevenson When our tee ball team gets tired, they lose all focus. Some of them can’t muster the energy to stand so they sit smack down on the base. Some of them droop their torsos and let their arms ...
Views: 3098(1 vote) - Reflections on a Simple Life - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2008 from Susie CortrightAlthough these days I live a simple life out of choice, there have been times when I lived it out of necessity. My husband and I have both created businesses that encompass only what we love to do, and, over the years, we have discovered that this type of lifestyle can, at times, make you ...
Views: 1081 - It Does Get Easier: A Message To Mothers Of (Very) Young Children - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2007 from Susie CortrightOne foggy, fuzzy day when I had three kids under the age of five, I happened to be sitting on a park bench near a group of very put-together moms. (Foggy and fuzzy didn't describe the weather – just my mental status that year.) These moms were chit-chatting as their school age children ...
Views: 4816 - Love, Mommy: Writing Love Letters to Your Baby - Book Review - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2007 from Susie Cortright"What was I like as a baby?" All moms know how their kids' eyes light up when they hear stories about themselves as babies and young children. All moms also know that when a mother takes the time to record these precious stories in written form, she preserves a mystery and a magic that is ...
Views: 1512 - Twelve Simple Pleasures to Enjoy in April - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2007 from Susie CortrightHere are twelve simple pleasures to help you slow down and taste the sweetness of the simple life this month. 1. Take a walk out in the wide, wide world and pay attention to the signs that summer is on its way. 2. Give yourself a pedicure. Then go barefoot whenever possible. 3. Eat fresh ...
Views: 1046 - The Shy Person's Guide to Conversation - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2006 from Susie CortrightEveryone feels shy from time to time. Here are twelve tips to help you keep conversation flowing. 1. Before the event, visualize yourself as someone who has an easy time making friends and mingling between different groups and whom everyone likes to talk to. It may feel funny at first, but ...
Views: 17021(2 votes) - No More Resolutions! - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2006 from Susie CortrightThis is the time of year when it is most difficult to stay on track with our goals. It is also the time of year when we're all in a rush to make new ones. It seems to me that we all have a certain ideal, a certain way of living, which gets completely blown each holiday season. We find it more ...
Views: 1022 - Holiday Stress Management - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2006 from Susie Cortright\Decking the halls and spreading good cheer takes a lot of energy. Here are some tips to make sure you enjoy every last fa-la-la. 1. Stay Centered. An energized and peaceful holiday season is possible only when you can keep your priorities straight. Take a pen and paper and ask yourself: What ...
Views: 1117 - Treadmill Running Tips - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2006 from Susie CortrightRunning is a beautiful way to get fit. It is so simple and so basic, and while it can be difficult at first, the rewards come quickly to those who persist. Running is also one of the most efficient ways to burn calories. As a cardiovascular exercise, it reduces the risk of certain diseases, ...
Views: 1121 - Curtains, Pancakes and Broom Hockey: 12 Ways to Build Self Esteem in Kids - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2006 from Susie CortrightFew things are as rewarding as seeing your child glow from the inside out. And it happens when children have a high self esteem: when they know themselves to be unconditionally accepted, when they feel both loved and lovable, and when they feel a sense of belonging and self worth. Here are ...
Views: 1358 - Ten Ways to Improve Your Listening Skills - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2006 from Susie CortrightActive listening is really an extension of the Golden Rule. To know how to listen to someone else, think about how you would want to be listened to. While the ideas are largely intuitive, it might take some practice to develop (or re-develop) the skills. Here’s what good listeners know – and you ...
Views: 1208 - Twelve Simple Pleasures to Enjoy in April - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2006 from Susie CortrightThe simple pleasures are sometimes the sweetest. Here are twelve affordable pleasures to help you slow down and taste the sweetness of the simple life. 1. Take a walk out in the world and pay attention to the signs that summer is on its way. 2. Go barefoot whenever possible. 3. Eat fresh ...
Views: 1053 - Creating Positive Thoughts With Affirmations - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2006 from Susie CortrightOur thoughts are a marinade for the mind. Positive thoughts create positive, confident choices and, ultimately, success. But research shows that a full 75% of our thinking is negative, and that can lead to fear, discouragement, and frustration. The good news is that positive thinking is a ...
Views: 2206 - Developing Meaningful Friendships: A Solution for the Time-Crunched - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2005 from Susie CortrightWith the demands of work and family, do you ever feel like you don't have enough time to develop deep friendships the way you would like? Lots of women are solving this problem by getting together with their friends while also working individually on an important project: creating heirlooms ...
Views: 2805 - Body Image: Learning to Love Your Body - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2005 from Susie CortrightTwenty-four percent of women and 17 percent of men say they would give up more than three years of life to be thinner. That’s according to a poll conducted by Psychology Today magazine. At the same time, studies show that half of American women overestimate the size of their ...
Views: 1034 - 15 Tips for People Who Don't Like to Exercise - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2005 from Susie CortrightWe've all had days when we don't have the energy to tie our athletic shoes, let alone bounce around in them. But exercise can give a daily blast to your mind, body, and soul. Here are fifteen quick tips to get you moving: 1. Don't get intimidated by the prospect of a daily exercise regimen. ...
Views: 1287 - Learning to Love Your Body - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2004 from Susie CortrightTwenty-four percent of women and 17 percent of men say they would give up more than three years of life to be thinner. That’s according to a poll conducted by Psychology Today magazine. At the same time, studies show that half of American women overestimate the size of their ...
Views: 1313(1 vote) - Toward Compassion: Understanding Today's Pressures on a Father - by Submitted on May 24, 2004 from Susie CortrightWe hear a lot about the Supermom Syndrome but rarely about our Superdads. We place higher expectations on fathers in today's society than ever before. Unlike previous generations, dads today are expected to take a proactive role in caring for the children physically as well as ...
Views: 1286 - Daddies and Slippery Socks - by Submitted on May 21, 2004 from Susie CortrightThere's just something about a daddy. If mom is sustained, lasting light, dad is a spark. It's certainly true in my family, where the men simply produce a different kind of energy. Dads and Grandpas are wonderfully familiar but, at the same time, exotic. Some of my most vivid memories from ...
Views: 1512 - Fight Nice: 13 Relationship Tips for Parents of Young Children - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2004 from Susie CortrightThe heat of the moment is when we say things that can really damage intimacy. Here are some tips for staying calm, even amid the chaos that often defines life with young children: --> Preventative Measures - Declare a zero tolerance policy on the out-of-control temper. You must decide, for ...
Views: 1190(1 vote) - Listening is Sexy - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2004 from Susie CortrightActive listening makes your mate feel worthy, appreciated, interesting, and respected. Besides the physical act of sex itself, it is one of the most important things you can do to solidify your friendship and strengthen intimacy. When active listening occurs, ordinary conversations emerge on a ...
Views: 1206(1 vote) - Five Tips for Working at Home with Kids - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2004 from Susie CortrightYou can stay at home with your children while still advancing in your career. So how do you make it work? Here are a few tips: 1. Control your environment. A clearly designated office will help you stay on task. And an organized workspace will help minimize distractions and make the most of ...
Views: 1356 - 30 Simple Ways to Celebrate Spring - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2004 from Susie CortrightThrow open the curtains and spread good cheer. Spring has arrived! Here are thirty ways to celebrate. 1. Borrow a convertible. 2. Take the kids to the zoo. 3. Bring a rocking chair onto your front porch. 4. Make strawberry shortcake with real whipped cream. 5. Hook up the ...
Views: 1317(1 vote) - Drifting, Slipping, Rushing Time: An essay for parents - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2004 from Susie Cortright“When are we going to go again?” my oldest daughter always wants to know, “just you and me?” Cassidy is five, and she shares a home with two younger siblings whose demands for my eye contact are constant and loud. So I try to orchestrate this one-on-one time with her on a somewhat regular ...
Views: 1490(1 vote) - What You Need to Know About Herbal Supplements - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2004 from Susie CortrightWe all know how the right herb can add new life to a recipe. And research indicates that herbs might have the same effect on us. Today's popular herbal potions promise better sleep, less fatigue, reduced anxiety, even help in the battle against depression. And the herbal answers to these ...
Views: 1610 - Simple Feng Shui: Eight Quick Ways to Redecorate for Your Spirit - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2004 from Susie CortrightThe ancient Chinese art of Feng Shui is making a comeback in the modern world. But is it really possible to change your attitude just by rearranging your living space? Many people say yes. Feng Shui is an Asian philosophy that dates back some 5,000 years. Practitioners strive to find the proper ...
Views: 2889(1 vote) - A Mother's Guide to Dealing with Guilt - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2004 from Susie Cortright"Step on me, please." When I was a teenager, my grandmother and I were on a family vacation in my parent’s RV. The quarters were close, the beds at a minimum. My grandmother insisted I take the couch and she take the floor. I objected to this arrangement, of course: "What if I accidentally step ...
Views: 1445(1 vote) - Simple Indulgences for March - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2004 from Susie CortrightHere is a series of simple, quick, and affordable indulgences to help you slow down and enjoy this season of beauty and transition. * Welcome spring. Whether or not the temperatures are beginning to warm in your part of the world, take a walk, paying particular attention to the little signs ...
Views: 1365(2 votes) - Learn to Love Your Body - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2004 from Susie CortrightTwenty-four percent of women and 17 percent of men say they would give up more than three years of life to be thinner. That’s according to a poll conducted by Psychology Today magazine. At the same time, studies show that half of American women overestimate the size of their ...
Views: 1229(1 vote) - Are You Multi-Tasking Yourself Into More Stress? - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2004 from Susie CortrightWhen was the last time you were "in the zone"? When was the last time you experienced that hypnotic feeling of being so utterly concentrated that you lost track of the rest of the world? When was the last time you were completely task-oriented, enveloped in a self-induced trance, hypnotized ...
Views: 1379(1 vote) - 15 Quick Tips for People who Don't Like to Exercise - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2004 from Susie CortrightWe've all had days when we don't have the energy to tie our athletic shoes, let alone bounce around in them. But exercise can give a daily blast to your mind, body, and soul. Here are fifteen quick tips to get you moving: 1. Don't get intimidated by the prospect of a daily exercise regimen. ...
Views: 1285(1 vote) - "There's a Lollipop on Your Bottom" (and Other Terms of Endearment) - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2004 from Susie Cortright"I took care of Callie," my three-year-old announced. Callie had been starting with that little whine that babies adopt to alert mothers and sisters that their new crawling tricks have them wedged behind the furniture. But the whining had stopped--rather suddenly it seems in ...
Views: 1268(1 vote) - Twelve Winter Blah-Busters - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2004 from Susie CortrightFeeling stuck in a never-ending winter? Declare an early spring with these quick ideas. 1. Bust a friend's blahs. Take her out for coffee or a glass of wine, or offer to take her kids while she enjoys an hour or two alone. Such a simple gesture will brighten your own day as well. 2. Indulge ...
Views: 1830(1 vote) - One-Minute Wake-Ups - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2004 from Susie CortrightWe all get frazzled. We all get overwhelmed and snappy. And we all need to re-center before we share that feeling with the rest of the world. Here are a few one-minute "wake-ups" that will help you to re-focus on what's important. - What are you thankful for? List as many "gratitudes" as ...
Views: 1240(1 vote) - Aromatherapy 101 - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2004 from Susie CortrightContemporary healers, therapists, and marketing gurus are grabbing hold of a phenomenon that insects and animals instinctively understand: the power of aroma. Scientists pursue aromachology (the study of scent and its ability to change human behavior) for its role in everything from medicine ...
Views: 1452(1 vote) - Nine Ways to Stretch Your Income - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2004 from Susie CortrightThese days, many of us are finding ourselves having to stretch the endsuntil they meet. And anything's possible. Vicki Robin, author of Your Money or Your Lifelives on the $6,000 that her investments generate each year. Here are some tips for stretching every dollar. 1. Save a penny, keep ...
Views: 1723(1 vote) - Fourteen Romantic "Time-Outs" for Parents - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2004 from Susie CortrightHere are fourteen spontaneous time-outs, specially designed to help you pay the small attentions that are so integral to lasting intimacy. Day One: Spend 15 minutes kissing. Many married couples report that the simple act of kissing is the first part of intimacy to disappear. Today, ...
Views: 1169(1 vote) - Secrets of Sound Sleep - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2004 from Susie CortrightA single good night's sleep can rejuvenate your mind, body, and soul. Here's how to get one tonight: IN PREPARATION - A regular exercise routine will help you fall asleep faster and wake up feeling more refreshed, but experts don't recommend vigorous exercise fewer than three hours before ...
Views: 1318(2 votes) - Journaling: A Tool for the Spirit - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2004 from Susie CortrightThe fountain of personal wisdom may be as close as your nearest pen. That’s because keeping a personal journal can be a powerful way to ease anxiety and nurture your spirit. The word "journal" may mean 100 different things to 100 different people. For a psychologist, it denotes a tool for a ...
Views: 1386 - Help for Chronic Worriers - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2004 from Susie CortrightThe first prescription from my daughter’s pediatrician was for a gin and tonic. Not for my child. Not for me. For my mother. When my mom arrived to visit her brand new granddaughter, I bragged about my daughter’s rosy glow. To my horror, my mother said she didn’t look pink at all. She looked ...
Views: 1883 - Journaling: A Tool for the Spirit - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2004 from Susie CortrightThe fountain of personal wisdom may be as close as your nearest pen. That’s because keeping a personal journal can be a powerful way to ease anxiety and nurture your spirit. The word "journal" may mean 100 different things to 100 different people. For a psychologist, it denotes a tool for a ...
Views: 1208 - Eight Ways to be a Better Friend - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2004 from Susie CortrightBeing a good friend is a skill we can learn and improve upon. Here, eight ways to be a better friend. Number One: Like yourself The first step in having a good relationship with a friend is to have a good relationship with yourself. When we genuinely like ourselves, we become more attractive ...
Views: 1743 - The Health Benefits of Chocolate - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2004 from Susie CortrightWith the New Year come and gone, many of us are making good on a resolution to eat healthier. So what’s a chocolate lover to do? Good news. Research says you can have your cake and eat it, too. As long as that cake is chocolate. For centuries, chocolate has been used to treat diseases and ...
Views: 1338(1 vote) - The Health Benefits of Sex - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2004 from Susie CortrightQuick quiz: Would you rather run 75 miles or have sex three times per week for a year? Research shows that both activitiesburn the same number of calories. (7,500, to be exact.) We often think that something that feels good can’t possibly be good for us. Now it’s time to think again. Sex in a ...
Views: 1713(1 vote) - January Soul Snacks - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2004 from Susie CortrightSoul Snacks are spontaneous time-outs: creative ways you can nurture your spirit in 15 minutes or less. Here's a week's worth, specially designed to help you infuse this cold season with joy and warmth. Day One Regardless of how you're doing with your New Year's Resolutions, let us take this ...
Views: 1252(1 vote) - Peace Seeds - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2003 from Susie CortrightThere is a law that guides the peace process, and while world leaders may disregard it, your average mommy knows it pretty well. It is this: The world can be only as peaceful as you are. And it all starts with you. I have three kids under the age of 5. If I wake up in a sour mood, the day is ...
Views: 1181(1 vote) - 15-Minute De-Frazzlers - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2003 from Susie CortrightWe strive to create balance and peace in our families. We strive to live each day in the knowledge that our family is a gracious gift; a gift to be treasured and celebrated in the every day. We strive to simplify our lives, but our family's competing demands are anything but simple. ...
Views: 1546(1 vote) - Learning to Love Your Body - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2003 from Susie CortrightTwenty-four percent of women and 17 percent of men say they would give up more than three years of life to be thinner. That’s according to a poll conducted by Psychology Today magazine. At the same time, studies show that half of American women overestimate the size of their ...
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