Family

Torn by Words: How To Cope With Family Members’ Hurtful Talk

Torn by Words: How To Cope With Family Members’ Hurtful Talk

When a friend or acquaintance talks about you negatively, it can be easier to get over, but when family does, It can be heartbreaking. Your family is supposed to be the ones who love and support you unconditionally. People shared their experiences with family talking poorly about them in a popular online forum. Here is…

11 Fun and Cheap Valentine’s Day Ideas for the Whole Family

11 Fun and Cheap Valentine’s Day Ideas for the Whole Family

Love is in the air.  It’s Valentine’s Day, and everyone loves to feel loved, but does it have to break your budget?   Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Family You may think Valentine’s Day is just a “Hallmark holiday,” but it is important to make the people we love feel special and let them know how…

How To Throw an Unforgettable Kid’s Birthday Party on a Budget

How To Throw an Unforgettable Kid’s Birthday Party on a Budget

It’s no secret that kids’ birthday parties can be expensive. Between the cost of food, decorations, and entertainment, parents can easily spend hundreds of dollars on a single party. But it doesn’t have to be that way. There are plenty of ways to throw a fun and festive kid’s birthday party without breaking the bank. …

Blended Family Challenges and Tips to Overcome Them

Blended Family Challenges and Tips to Overcome Them

With divorce rates hovering around 50% and couples remarrying at a high rate, blended families are becoming the norm in the United States. A blended family, also known as a stepfamily, is a family unit composed of two people with children from previous relationships coming together to start a new family.  A study on American…