by Debra Smouse | Apr 15, 2025 | Nifty Life Hacks
Selling a house to fund a dream home by the lake can feel like juggling two huge life decisions at once. Whether you’re envisioning early mornings on calm water or cozy evenings by the dock, getting there means moving fast with your current property. The...
by Debra Smouse | Apr 15, 2025 | Tricky Situations
Is it more financially sensible to work for an employer? Or can you make more by seeking out self-employment? While business owners and freelancers have more flexibility to set their rates and can deduct many expenses from their tax, employees can benefit from more...
by Debra Smouse | Apr 15, 2025 | Tricky Situations
Feeling safe in public and private spaces is something most people take for granted. Whether it’s a shopping mall, apartment complex, hotel, or parking garage, there’s an expectation that basic safety measures are in place. But what happens when that...
by Debra Smouse | Apr 14, 2025 | Tricky Situations
You know that good feeling of walking into a clean room? Now, think about what it’s like to pull into a driveway that has no weeds around it, no cracks, no peeling paint… It’s wonderful. The stress you feel when your home is messy is the same as the one you feel when...
by Debra Smouse | Apr 13, 2025 | Strategies To Get Your Life On Track
Though I ask it often here, I’m going to ask it again: Darling, what do you want? Like, deep down in your soul, what are you desiring to experience? Who do you want to BE? What are you longing to create or birth into the world? While I’m asking questions,...
by Debra Smouse | Apr 13, 2025 | Nifty Life Hacks
Any strong interpersonal bond depends upon healthy communication among its members regardless of the bond type as family connection, romantic relationship or work affiliation. Relationships between caring people degenerate when their communication includes...
by Debra Smouse | Apr 13, 2025 | Tricky Situations
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a transformative effect on nearly every aspect of life, but perhaps nowhere has the impact been as profound or long-lasting as in the realm of education. From widespread school closures to the sudden pivot to virtual classrooms, families...
by Debra Smouse | Apr 13, 2025 | Tricky Situations
Why Balloon Orders Need Time When planning a party, especially one with a festive or themed atmosphere, balloons are often an essential part of the décor. Whether it’s a birthday, baby shower, graduation, or corporate event, balloons add color, personality, and...
by Debra Smouse | Apr 12, 2025 | How To Fall In Love With Your Life Once & For All
For the last decade, the underlying core and belief of my life has been to choose to love it. It doesn’t mean that I’m happy all the time, but each day finds at least a few moments of perfection. That’s a question I get a lot: how to love your life...
by Debra Smouse | Apr 11, 2025 | Feeling Burned Out, Stressed Out, Overwhelmed & Exhausted
My darling, I want you to know that I see you. I see how you take such good care of everyone and everything in your life. You get to work early every day to stay on top of things. Every major event your kiddos have at school will find you there as a volunteer. You...
by Debra Smouse | Apr 11, 2025 | Tricky Situations
There’s something about car accidents that shake us deeper than we expect. One moment, everything is fine—then suddenly, you’re dealing with broken glass, a pounding heart, and the start of an entirely new reality. Even if no one is seriously hurt, the impact can...
by Debra Smouse | Apr 11, 2025 | Tricky Situations
Moving to a new home can be exciting for adults, but for kids, it can feel like their whole world has flipped upside down. While you’re busy packing boxes and scheduling the movers, your child might feel anxiety, sadness, or fear about the big change. Research shows...