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Although the word vacation might sound more enticing, a “staycation” can bring much enjoyment and relaxation as well, without all the hassle and expense of a long out of town venture. So what is a “staycation”?  It’s simply a designated time when a family, or an individual, stays home and takes advantage of leisurely activities…

No matter how confident we may feel as a woman, employee, wife, mother, or grandmother, the thought of putting on a bathing suit and wearing it in public can make even the most confident woman cringe in fear. Maybe you’re familiar with the verse from Psalm 139:14 which says “I praise you because I am fearfully…

Summer Survival Series, Week 2: Preventing and Managing Vacation Stress Tips about body image and health during the dreaded bathing suit season, how to plan well for a stress-less vacation, keeping vacation expectations reasonable and the benefit of Stay-cations.    Even the best laid plans can sometimes seem in vain when the unexpected happens.  It…

July 4th. Kinda funny how one date on the calendar can bring on an onslaught of so many thoughts. Freedom. Flags. Gratitude. Patriotism. Red, White and Blue. National Anthem. All of these thoughts bring peace… but there’s more. Cookouts. Neighborhood parties. Sparklers. Glow necklaces. Watermelon. Pool fun. Grocery shopping. Food prep. Cleaning up. Traffic. Travel.…