All Blog Posts Tagged 'date' (10)

So much to tell! I hardly know where to begin other than with saying, I eat too much when I work from home!!! Okay, that's out of the way. Thanks to all of the new Butterflies who joined MyWorkButterfly.com as a result of the Nick Lachey Auction that Butterfly is currently hosting. What about Nick Lachey you ask? Well, the handsomely sweet Nick Lachey is currently being auctioned off LIVE on MyWorkButterfly.com. For Real!! Now is your chan… Continue

Okay, well the meaning of the title for this post is twofold: I was watching The Secret Life of Bees and there was date preparation going on. Connecting the two was easier than you'd think. I'm sure the title of the movie is some complicated and artsy metaphor for the secret lives of the characters that converged into what would end up being the plot. And estrogen totally has a life. And it's secret. It tries t o come off as a hormone necessary to being a woman but what it is, really, is an enab… Continue

My nine-year old asked, "Mom, do you think I can play in the NFL one day?" A huge smile came across my face because you have to know that my son is only 65 pounds, wet. "You can do anything you put your mind to. Dream big," I told him. I too loved sports as a kid, softball being my forte. And while I still continue to play the sport in a local women's town league, I am no Kim Clijsters. Terry my biz partner, having played tennis as a child, had a much better shot at mastering the game of tennis… Continue

It’s Thursday, baby playgroup day—and you’ve been looking forward to this day all week. Baby playgroups are as much for mom—or dad—as they are for the baby. Why? Because you get to go out and be with other moms and dads just like you. No one cares if you’re wearing your velour jogging suit, your preggie clothes, or if you need to nurse right there at the picnic tables—they understand. Your playgroup might be completely unstructured—just a bunch of quilts and babies and parents chatting. Or, bab… Continue

Contrary to what many think, infidelity doesn't just happen. Having been a therapist for a very long time has afforded me the opportunity to meet people from all walks of life with varied opinions, personalities, strengths and idiosyncratic quirks. I'm never bored, rarely shocked… Continue

Even though I have shot guns since I was in junior high school, had a concealed carry permit in my lifetime and I support the Right To Bear Arms; I do not support the myth, "I own a gun and that is the best possible method of self-defense. If someone attacks me, I can use it to p… Continue

In this economy saving pennies is essential. But, you can’t forget that keeping your relationship strong is just as important. Here are five ways you can help keep the sparks flying while preserving your pocketbook. Read More at Bella Out Loud Continue

Warning signs or "red flags" prevail long before the push, shove, grabbing, punch, or assault unless one is simply ambushed. We have to learn and teach our family and friends how to "Detect to Avoid". I open and welcome discussion to all about Power & Control. Please feel free to share the attached Violence Power and Control wheel - you never know who is hurting behind closed doors (mentally, emotionally or physically) - there are many aspects of abuse. Thank you and God Bless. Anny… Continue

Domestic violence does not "see" race, gender, age, religion, degree of education, economic status - domestic violence can rear it's ugly head at any time. Yes, males are victims too! Domestic violence is the use, or the threat of the use, of violence in an intimate partner relationship to attain and maintain power and control. Domestic violence is a pattern of intentionally violent and/or controlling behavior. Domestic violence often involves the use of physical force but can also include emot… Continue

We are reaching out to many by educating them about awareness, proactive options, detection, how to diffuse a situation and ultimately how to protect and defend oneself if the threat presents itself. We do not promote violence what-so-ever; we do believe that every female has the right to protect and defend herself. Violence Prevention Training with be with these ladies the rest of their lives. They will never forget what they have been taught, mentally nor physically. Please vis… Continue