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My Blind Date Success that Ended in True Love

February 13, 2019 By: Miranda5 Comments

Blind Date Success That Ended in True LoveTucked into bed for the night, I was just trying to wind my mind down when the phone rang.  I grabbed the phone next to my bed worried something was wrong only to find my next door neighbor at the other end. Tammy, also a good friend, who is normally calm and serene, quickly told me in no uncertain terms that I had better get back up and tell her what happened. I thought I would have a night to think on my blind date adventure, but she was having none of it. Still not certain if it was a blind date success or blind date horror story, I knew I had better dish on the details. [Read more…]

4 Honest Reasons Why You Don’t Have Friends

October 10, 2018 By: Miranda11 Comments

4 Honest Reasons why you don't have friends

Most of us would say that we want friends.  We want, even hunger, for those deep connections.  Friendships are part of an emotionally healthy life.  Friendships allow us to laugh, to keep perspective on life, and to be encouraged to grow. So what is going on if as adults we don’t have any of those relationships?   Here are 4 honest reasons why you don’t have friends. [Read more…]

6 Life Areas to Balance for Real Personal Growth

September 19, 2018 By: Miranda7 Comments

6 life areas to balance for real personal growthI love the idea of balance.  My husband likes to joke how much my side of the family is all about “everything in moderation.” And when it comes to personal growth, it can very beneficial to step back and look at our life from a distance.  We may want to ask ourselves if there are any areas of our life that are hurting our personal development.  If we are doing fabulous in most of our life but our family life or finances are a train wreck it will soon began to wreak havoc in other areas.  Here are 6 life areas to balance for real personal growth. [Read more…]

How to Write an Encouraging Letter to a Friend

July 24, 2018 By: Miranda6 Comments

How to Write an Encouraging Letter to a FriendWhen we begin to cultivate an emotionally vibrant life amazing things begin to happen.  One of the wonderful consequences to creating an emotionally healthy life is that we has some great friendships.  We have relationships where we laugh and share together and ones where we encourage and offer some advice. One great way to build upon those friendships is to send a hand-written letter of encouragement.  There is something special, especially in this digital age, about receiving a personal letter that is meant to lift a friend’s spirits or share in their happiness.  Here are some elements on how to write an encouraging letter to a friend. [Read more…]

Create a Summer Contract for Teens

May 23, 2018 By: Miranda11 Comments

Summer Contract for TeensSummer is almost here!  That means school is out and a break from the typical routine.  Which can be great.  It can also spell varied expectations, household tension, and extra work for parents.  So get ahead of the game and create a summer contract for teens. PLUS, to make it super simple I created a FREE Summer Contract with Teens Printable Packet!

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Overcoming Trust Issues in Friendships

May 16, 2018 By: Miranda8 Comments

Overcoming Trust Issues in FriendshipsThough I remember the pain of a bad break-up, it is the betrayal or rejection of a friend that still seems to hold a sting.  Why is that?  Do we allow friends into a space in our hearts that we rarely permit others?  I’m not certain. But I do know that it can take effort to risk being open to new friendships.  But as healthy friendships are pivotal to a vibrant life, we want to learn how to safely move forward and be responsive to budding friendships.  So here are 5 secrets to overcoming trust issues in friendships. [Read more…]

7 Steps to Completely Make Over Your Life

April 25, 2018 By: Miranda11 Comments

7 Steps to Completely Make Over Your LifeI was stunned at where I found myself.  This was so NOT where I imagined, dreamed or ever planned I would be. In my twenties, I found myself a single mom. And I had no solid plan on how I was going to truly care for myself and my child.   My life felt like it had spiraled out of control.  Sometimes our lives need a tweak or the ability to reframe our thinking.  But sometimes we need a whole reboot.  I knew that if I wanted my life to become a life I was proud, structured around my values, and full of peace and joy then I needed a complete overall. So what do we do when our life needs a do over?  Here are 7 steps to completely make over your life. [Read more…]

5 Ways to Develop a Household Cleaning Style that Deepens Relationships

April 4, 2018 By: Miranda12 Comments

5 Ways to Develop a Household Cleaning Style that Deepens RelationshipsWe had the same argument for about a year straight.  Country Boy loved having people over for dinner…spontaneously.  I like a plan.   And of course I needed time to clean my whole house!  After the umpteenth time of us disagreeing about having company over at the last-minute, I decided that this was NOT working.  So I made a decision that for one year I would say yes every time my husband asked to have people over.  In that year I learned a lot about myself, hospitality and my cleaning style! How we think about our home, cleaning and our clutter can increase or kill relationships.  Here are some of my lessons learned with 5 ways to develop a household cleaning style that deepens relationships. [Read more…]

What Every Teen Craves from Their Parents

March 28, 2018 By: Miranda11 Comments

When I teach groups, I am always shocked when I hear a similar phrase over and over from the teenagers. In my current groups, we have both parents and teens. But every time we separate and gather into a smaller teen only group and start discussing life at home, a common theme arises.  You know what every teen craves from their parents?  Time!  That is the number one need teens will say they wish they had more of with their parents.

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