by Debra Smouse | Sep 1, 2025 | Tricky Situations
The calendar flips, the clock rolls back, and suddenly the world outside feels dim, damp, and decidedly dreary. If you’re one of the millions of Americans who feel a creeping sense of sluggishness, a heavier irritability, or a persistent emotional drag as the leaves...
by Debra Smouse | Sep 1, 2025 | Tricky Situations
Addiction affects millions of people worldwide, often leading to a cascade of struggles that impact their loved ones. Defeating an addiction is a formidable challenge. It requires one to make a conscious decision to change, often with professional guidance and...
by Debra Smouse | Sep 1, 2025 | Tricky Situations
As a parent, one of the biggest moments in your life is sending your teen off to college. They’ve officially out-grown school and are heading out into the wide world to study for their future and have that next level of independence. And while it is undoubtedly a big...
by Debra Smouse | Sep 1, 2025 | Nifty Life Hacks
We all go through it at some point. Those overwhelming days when stress and depression seem to take over. Life feels a little bit heavier, and it can be hard to see past the clouds. But here’s the thing: when you’re struggling, it’s important to remember that small...
by Debra Smouse | Sep 1, 2025 | Tricky Situations
As a new mama (mother), I absolutely dreaded the time when my partner had to go back to work. It meant taking care of the baby and doing the chores all alone and running on zero sleep. I remember I felt like a zombie. From hourly feedings, to never-ending bottle...
by Debra Smouse | Sep 1, 2025 | Nifty Life Hacks
School is an important stage in the lives of any young adult. It’s not just about school and getting ready for a job; it’s also about learning more about yourself. These years are full of chances to learn more about your interests, values, and who you are,...
by Debra Smouse | Aug 30, 2025 | Nifty Life Hacks
“Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.” — Anne Lamott There’s a moment in every woman’s life when bubble baths, scented candles, and digital detoxes no longer feel like enough. They may quiet the noise for a...
by Debra Smouse | Aug 27, 2025 | Tricky Situations
You take pride in your home. You keep it clean, tidy, and you’ve finally perfected that tricky throw pillow arrangement on the couch. But even the most spotless, well-maintained homes can roll out a welcome mat for pests without you ever knowing it. Think of it this...
by Debra Smouse | Aug 26, 2025 | How To Fall In Love With Your Life Once & For All, Strategies To Get Your Life On Track
It always seems to happen at the quietest times. You’re brushing your teeth, driving to work, or lying in bed at night, and suddenly—there it is again. That memory. The conversation you wish you could redo. The goal you abandoned halfway through. The moment you still...
by Debra Smouse | Aug 25, 2025 | Feeling Burned Out, Stressed Out, Overwhelmed & Exhausted
The other morning, I woke up at 4 a.m. I had logged a solid six hours of sleep, and my mind was convinced it was time to get up and begin the day with purpose and productivity. My body, on the other hand, was unimpressed by this plan. We negotiated. I didn’t leap out...
by Debra Smouse | Aug 25, 2025 | Feeling Burned Out, Stressed Out, Overwhelmed & Exhausted, How To Fall In Love With Your Life Once & For All
Do you scroll through social media wishing you had the perfect life that Instagram Influencer shows? Does dealing with the other PTA moms make you wish you had their great bodies? Or desire the ways in which their lives seem easier? What you’re dealing with is...
by Debra Smouse | Aug 25, 2025 | Nifty Life Hacks
If you are a leader, or aspiring to be a leader, then you will have a much easier time of leading effectively and meeting your goals and potential if you have a few key qualities that allow you to effectively inspire and manage the people you are leading or looking to...