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A Father’s Day Cookout LOVE | By My Well-Being Powered by Humana, 9 days ago
If you are planning an outdoor cookout this Father’s Day, you might want to brush up on a few tips to get it right. Even if you are a veteran at grilling outdoors, it never hurts to hone your skills, refresh your menu ideas, or pick up a few tips on food prep, grilling, or cleanup. Here are a few ideas to get you started for the perfect Fathe...
Romantic Anniversary Ideas LOVE | By My Well-Being Powered by Humana, 9 days ago
Anniversaries are the perfect time to show your partner how much you care, and to spend time focusing on all the reasons why you love each other as much as you do. Whatever your budget and time constraints may be, there are always fun and meaningful ways to celebrate together. Consider the following romantic anniversary ideas when looking for insp...
Unexpected Opportunities LOVE | By Traci Brosman, Apr 2013
Have you ever encouraged someone to take better care of themself? I think at some point we can all recall a time where we recognized that a friend or loved one was neglecting areas in their life. Maybe they were not eating right, had stopped exercising or were experiencing negative health effects. It is so much easier to see what a person sh...
Going for the Gold LOVE | By Fran DuRivage, Apr 2013
I have a passion for helping people. Always have and I suspect I always will. One area I especially enjoy is assisting folks with how to use their photos and/or memorabalia to celebrate. I had an opportunity recently while attending a sectional swim meet in which my daughter, Emma was swimming. Judy, one of my s...
Be the Person Your Grandchildren Think You Are LOVE | By Christine Crosby, Apr 2013
“If you as parents (or grandparents) cut corners, your children and grandchildren will too. If you lie, they will too. If you spend all your money on yourselves and tithe no portion of it for charities, colleges, churches, synagogues, and civic causes, your children won't either. And if parents snicker at racial and gender jo...
Getting Ready for the Family Reunion LOVE | By My Well-Being Powered by Humana, Apr 2013
Whether it’s an extended, multi-branch gathering of hundreds, or just a dozen brothers, sisters and cousins, a family reunion is an event like no other. Relatives who haven’t seen each other in perhaps years have a chance to catch up with each others’ lives, new babies and new spouses are introduced into the gather...
How to Be a Better Listener LOVE | By My Well-Being Powered by Humana, Apr 2013
Are you as good of a listener as you’d like to be? Most people aren’t and that can lead to problems at work and at home. In fact, research shows we only remember about 25% of what we hear. Think of the other 75% that’s lost! Chances are you’re missing out on some important information when you aren’t an...
3 Reasons Why You Should Attend PTA Meetings LOVE | By My Well-Being Powered by Humana, Apr 2013
Have you ever wondered whether you should attend the PTA meetings at your child’s school? Perhaps you remember seeing your mother go when you were a youngster, so you feel as though you should make the effort. Life is busy though and filled with nearly a thousand things to do each day. Well, maybe not a thousand, ...
6 Ways to Show Your Partner Love and Appreciation LOVE | By My Well-Being Powered by Humana, Mar 2013
Whether you are making plans to celebrate Valentine’s Day or simply enjoy making loving gestures at any time of the year, it is important to remember that there is more to being romantic than buying expensive gifts. Indeed, some of the most meaningful ways to show your partner love and appreciation involve spending nothing at ...
Improving Communication in Your Relationship LOVE | By My Well-Being Powered by Humana, Mar 2013
If you want to maintain a healthy relationship, you need to be able to talk to your partner honestly and effectively, even when you disagree. Working through the following steps will help to promote good communication. 1) Listen:
Seven Fun Ways to Meet New People LOVE | By My Well-Being Powered by Humana, Mar 2013
Whether you are looking to meet a romantic partner or are simply hoping to make some friends, there are proactive and exciting ways to ensure that you meet a wide range of new people. Try exploring each of these seven options if you want to boost your social life.
Caring for a Loved One? The Internet Can Help LOVE | By Dr. Anne Meneghetti, MD, Feb 2013
In simpler times, when a crisis occurred the community close at hand rallied to provide food, take care of household chores, and offer comfort to those in need. The recent death of a relative shone a light on the fact that modern families, friendships, and communities are spread across the nation or even the globe. When a new mother returns ...
Single on Valentine's Day? Keep Your Spirits Up! LOVE | By My Well-Being Powered by Humana, Feb 2013
Spread a little love around in your own corner of the town this year despite the fact that you happen to be single on the upcoming holiday of Valentine’s Day. Forget all those days when you longed for someone to love who loved you back romantically and seize the opportunity to celebrate your independence.
Fill Your Calendar with 28 Heart-Filled Days LOVE | By My Well-Being Powered by Humana, Feb 2013
Love is in the air, and February is nearly here! Why limit yourself to just one day of love this month? This year, fill your calendar with 28 heart-filled days and celebrate those sweet nothings all month long. By the end of the month, you're sure to feel blessed as will those who have been on the receiving end of your affection...
Love, Loss, and Laughter LOVE | By Christine Crosby, Feb 2013
When we are no longer able to change a situation—we are challenged to change ourselves. - Viktor E. FranklFamilies are very complex organisms. When everything is going well, it’s easy to feel and share the love. On happy occasions, holidays, the birth of a new baby, ...
Sharing Love in February LOVE | By Todd Johnson, Feb 2013
In February I can’t help but think of love and the many relationships I have developed with the people around me. Many of us can remember in grade school having Valentine’s Day parties. We would decorate shoeboxes and write Valentine’s cards to everyone in our class. Some of us can even remember trying to pick the best card for s...
The Things We Do For Love! LOVE | By Lori Bitter, Feb 2013
It’s that time of year. The time when my good New Year’s intentions are lost in the gloomy days of winter that make the day-to-day a bit mundane. In this pre-Spring funk, I tend to lose track of the “why” behind my “what.” As a very visual person, I find photographs and other visual stimuli are a great way to ge...
Reflect On the Love In Your Life LOVE | By Bill DelGrego, Feb 2013
Believe it or not, you are going to read about my entire life in one blog entry … I truly hope, it isn’t like being asked to watch home movies at a friend’s house and I do it for only one reason -- During times like these ... times of change and uncertainty, I reflect on my life and attempt to capture what has carried me through...
Strengthen Friendships & Family Bonds This Year LOVE | By My Well-Being Powered by Humana, Jan 2013
When taking stock of the past year, many people realize that they want to change things. One of the most common types of New Year’s resolution makes reference to trying harder to maintain important friendships. These seven tips will help you to strengthen your friendships and family bonds this year.
The Guide to Dealing With Holiday Family Conflict LOVE | By My Well-Being Powered by Humana, Dec 2012
Although the holiday season is supposed to focus on gestures of love, the pressure to spend so much time at family celebrations can end up causing a surprising amount of conflict. These seven suggestions will help to keep arguments to a minimum. 1) Be fair: