New Hope Being Found In Assisted Living

The time may come where you or a loved one may have to reside in an assisted living facility. In the event of this happening, there are a few things that should be cleared up as to what to expect when the time comes. Unfortunately, fewer stories praising the experience seem to catch wind, giving a negative view of the quality of life that is shared among residents. Nothing could be further from the truth.

What You Need to Know to Take Great Wedding Photographs

Becoming a wedding photographer allows you an exciting way to make a living and offers you numerous opportunities for career advancement. Most people hire a photographer for their wedding, which creates a huge market for your services, no matter where you live. The better you become at wedding photography, the more clients you will bring in, the more in-demand your services will be, and the more you can charge for your photographs.

How To Stay In Love

Falling in love is always a delicious surprise.Meeting the person that you want to spend the rest of your life with can often happen in a strange and mysterious way.

It could happen at a cocktail party when you look up from your conversation and see her huddled with another group. It could happen on the first day of a new job when you bump into her in the breakroom. Or it could happen when a new client walks into your office and it just happens to be your ideal woman.

Your Guide to Planning the Perfect Wedding

By Jenna Brown

Now that the love of your life has popped the question (and you’ve happily accepted), it’s time to get to work on planning your nuptials. You’re probably already aware that there is a lot to be done. Remembering it all and tackling each task, will take every bit of energy - and patience you have. Like most brides, you want your day to be perfect, and the only way to pull this off (well, at least close to perfect) is to make a list and start checking off those boxes. Here are some main things to add to your wedding planning list:

By the Sweat of the Brow: What to Know About Normal and Excessive Sweating

There are times when sweating feels a part of the routine -- almost invigorating in some ways. Then, there are the moments when your stomach sinks at the thought of someone catching a whiff of your "personal brand". Neither should bring embarrassment, but the latter certainly can depending on the situation and company.
This post goes out to all those unsure about how much you "should" sweat during different activities. And, what you can do if sweating becomes problematic to your social, professional, and personal life.

Find the Ideal Engagement or Wedding Ring for That Special Someone

You’ve decided that you’re ready to spend the rest of your life with your significant other. Despite the challenges you’ve faced through the years, the good times are so great that you can’t imagine yourself with anyone else. Congratulations on finding true love! It is the best feeling you’ll ever have and, when you’ve found the right one, it lasts forever. Of course, whether you’re thinking of popping the question or have recently accepted a marriage proposal, you’ll need to get the right ring.

The Importance of Sleep for Babies and Parents

by Jenna Brown

Sleep is something most of us wish we could get more of on a daily basis. As more things are added to the to-do list we tend to sacrifice shuteye. Research is now showing that could be a huge mistake.
For hundreds of years, health experts have tried to unravel the mystery of sleep. More precisely, they’ve tried to nail down why people need sleep and what occurs while we slumber. What they have discovered is that sleep is essential for our health at all stages of life. For babies, sleep can influence their physical growth, weight and much more.

5 Tips for Planning Your Perfect Wedding Anniversary Weekend Getaway

Your wedding anniversary is a time to once again celebrate the love you and your spouse share. Why spend it following the same routine when you could plan a weekend getaway for two that will help you rekindle the romance? With a few tips for the planning process, you can ensure your weekend getaway is as magical as you can imagine. It’s time to let the spark between you reignite.

Planning the Perfect Milestone Birthday for Your Kid

The first birthday after enrolling in school, turning 13, bar mitzvahs, quinceaneras, sweet 16 and finally becoming an “adult” at 18 are all milestones that many kids want to celebrate. As proud parents, we want to celebrate too. There’s nothing more rewarding than celebrating the life that you created each time they reach another milestone.

How to Reduce the Visible Signs of Aging

By Jenna Brown

As you grow older your body begins to change. Many people experience weight gain, are unable to sleep and begin to develop fine lines, sagging skin and age spots. The good news is that you don't have to accept this fate. While it is harder to maintain muscle tone and a move youthful appearance, it's not impossible. By making a few changes to your diet, exercising and using specialty creams, you can continue to love your reflection in the mirror.

Early Signs of an Addictive Personality

By Jenna Brown

Many people wonder if there are early warning signs of addiction, some of them hoping to intervene before an addiction takes hold. Others wonder if you can arrest an addiction in the early stages so that someone can stop destructive behavior before it becomes seriously intractable.

Must-Have Items for Staying Comfortable During Your Pregnancy With Bonus Tips

By Jenna Brown

The excitement of being pregnant and expected your newborn(s) fills you with joy but your body may not be on the same page. The extra weight from that little bundle of joy could be giving you some discomfort in your back and feet. The emotional swings experienced through the pregnancy could also be distressing even though you only mean the best.

How to Celebrate Your Wedding with Customized Art

By Jenna Brown

Couples often obsess about finding the right photographer to memorialize all the details they have agonized over for months. Choosing a picturesque location, gorgeous accessories, the perfect gown, and making sure everyone’s hair and makeup are flawless is a time-consuming process. Each component is brought together on the big day and capturing the perfect wedding pictures is the final component in creating a magical and memorable event. There are numerous ways to bring the wedding into your home to enjoy on a daily basis by creating a custom canvas print of some of your favorite moments.

Relationship Milestones you May Experience

By Jenna Brown

One of the best ways to get through life may involve having another person by your side. Investing your time into another individual is sure to render huge dividends for you both. Some of these may include feeling more self-confidence or simply getting more out of doing daily things. Every relationship is different, but most go through several milestones. It’s ideal to know some of the various stages of relationships to help you better understand what to expect with yours.

Great Ways to Spend Quality Time at Home With Your Spouse

Are date nights hard to come by in your home? As important as it is to spend time together as a couple, busy schedules, household responsibilities, and limited funds can sometimes get in the way. While these may be issues in your household, that doesn’t mean that you can’t get creative and find ways to spend time with your honey at home. There are plenty of things you could do right in the comfort of your own home that will make you two feel alive and in love once again. Below are a few entertainment options for couples looking to spend some much needed QT together.

The Five Hardest Conversations You Will Ever Have With Your Spouse

By Jenna Brown

The five hardest conversations you will ever have with your spouse? Well, I can think of about 20 of them. So, I wrote those 20 down on a scrap of paper and found out that many were duplicates.

So, let's just pick five doo-zees out of the bunch and see what happens with that.

After the Wedding - How to Smooth Out the Moving in Together Process

By Jenna Brown

You made it! The vows have been exchanged, you paid the caterer and the photographer, you cut the cake and you’ve filed all of the proper paperwork. You’re officially married! Now what? If you already live together, your day to day life probably won’t look all that much different now that you’ve made things official. If you’re an old fashioned couple, however, you have one more step: moving in together.

Moving in together is one of those things that seems ridiculously simple...until you actually have to do it. Suddenly you’re merging two homes--filled with personal belongings, memories, etc. into a single dwelling. There are going to be some bumps in the road. Hopefully, though, if you follow our advice, you can keep the fighting to a minimum.  

What We Can Learn About Parenting from Celebrities

By Jenna Brown

I’m not a big fan of celebrity role models. People who have a lot of money without much by way of normal, human responsibility tend to make a hash of the kind of life that ordinary people have to deal with. They make the kinds of decisions that only the extremely wealthy, and socially disconnected could possibly relate to.

But there is one area of their lives that is eminently relatable to just about anyone. That would be the parenting aspect of their persona. One of the reasons they are so relatable in this area is that almost no one is a particularly good parent. We all make the same mistakes that have been made by parents for the last million years. Celebrities are no different.

How to Help a Loved One Suffering from Addiction

by Jenna Brown

The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD) estimates that 17.6 million people in the United States suffers from alcoholism or alcohol dependency, which is one in 12 people over the age of 12. Several million more people engage in risky drinking behavior. The NCADD reports that 20 million Americans have used an illegal drug in the past 30 days, and another 48 million are using prescription drugs for non-medical reasons.

How To Get Natural Healthy Skin From The Inside Out

Many people don't realize that it isn't just the things you put on your skin that affect how it looks and the health of it, but what you put inside your body also affects it. If you eat things that are bad for you it can affect your skin in negative ways.

If you notice more pimples when you usually don't have them it could be something you are eating. The same goes for duller skin. Take a look at your diet and you may find the culprit.

When it comes to healthy skin, you want to make sure you are integrating different foods into your diet that are proven to help make your skin look and feel more beautiful. You also want to keep an eye on the ingredients in the things you put on your skin.