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Royal and Non-Royal Similarities
When we think about the royal family, our minds automatically include castles, riches and pageantry. What we forget about, however, is the fact that all families have things in common...
Royal and Non-Royal Similarities
When we think about the royal family, our minds automatically include castles, riches and pageantry. What we forget about, however, is the fact that all families have things in common...
The Family Orange
I love looking at the fresh produce at the grocery store. Often I have been enticed by large, beautiful oranges and then am disappointed to find that what I have...
The Family Orange
I love looking at the fresh produce at the grocery store. Often I have been enticed by large, beautiful oranges and then am disappointed to find that what I have...
I'm Heading to England
When you read this article, I will be on the first day of my big trip to the United Kingdom. In 1886 my paternal grandfather was born in Hammersmith to...
I'm Heading to England
When you read this article, I will be on the first day of my big trip to the United Kingdom. In 1886 my paternal grandfather was born in Hammersmith to...
Serendipity: Creating a Gift and Leaving a Legacy
I wasn't sure what to give my only nephew for a wedding gift. You see, he and his fiancé were well established, and their house had everything they needed. Then...
Serendipity: Creating a Gift and Leaving a Legacy
I wasn't sure what to give my only nephew for a wedding gift. You see, he and his fiancé were well established, and their house had everything they needed. Then...
Where Are You From?
Since I was a young child, I have enjoyed hearing stories from friends and relatives about our ancestors and the experiences that they had. My maternal grandmother would say "I...
Where Are You From?
Since I was a young child, I have enjoyed hearing stories from friends and relatives about our ancestors and the experiences that they had. My maternal grandmother would say "I...
Your Memories Are Your Legacy
This year I decided that it was time to bring some order to the family information that I have and to use it to build a legacy for my descendants....
Your Memories Are Your Legacy
This year I decided that it was time to bring some order to the family information that I have and to use it to build a legacy for my descendants....
How to Stop Morning Sickness When Pregnant
Morning sickness is horrible! I remember going through it and wondering if I would even survive. The good news is that only about half of women experience this and it...
How to Stop Morning Sickness When Pregnant
Morning sickness is horrible! I remember going through it and wondering if I would even survive. The good news is that only about half of women experience this and it...
Things You Wish That Your In-Laws Understood
Often I hear horror stories from my clients about the problems and arguing that happens when in-laws do not respect boundaries of their adult child and his/her family. In fact,...
Things You Wish That Your In-Laws Understood
Often I hear horror stories from my clients about the problems and arguing that happens when in-laws do not respect boundaries of their adult child and his/her family. In fact,...
Tips for Keeping Your House Clean and Organized...
I have heard a number of my younger clients talk about how overwhelming it is to do housework. Most of them tell me that they have one day a week...
Tips for Keeping Your House Clean and Organized...
I have heard a number of my younger clients talk about how overwhelming it is to do housework. Most of them tell me that they have one day a week...
Three Things You Should Do If Your Teen Runs Aw...
Often clients come to see me in a state of crisis. They are afraid, embarrassed and worried because their teenager has run away from home. More than anything, they are...
Three Things You Should Do If Your Teen Runs Aw...
Often clients come to see me in a state of crisis. They are afraid, embarrassed and worried because their teenager has run away from home. More than anything, they are...
Three Things You Should Do If Your Teen Runs Aw...
Often clients come to see me in a state of crisis. They are afraid, embarrassed and worried because their teenager has run away from home. More than anything, they are...
Three Things You Should Do If Your Teen Runs Aw...
Often clients come to see me in a state of crisis. They are afraid, embarrassed and worried because their teenager has run away from home. More than anything, they are...
Options to Consider When Picking a New Hobby
Each of us is unique and choosing a hobby therefore needs to be something that is uniquely suited to our interests, personal characteristics, financial situation and abilities. I am always...
Options to Consider When Picking a New Hobby
Each of us is unique and choosing a hobby therefore needs to be something that is uniquely suited to our interests, personal characteristics, financial situation and abilities. I am always...
Attention Teens - Doing Chores!
If you are a teenager and really don't like your family, your school or your life, then I'm thinking about you! Over the next few months I will be writing...
Attention Teens - Doing Chores!
If you are a teenager and really don't like your family, your school or your life, then I'm thinking about you! Over the next few months I will be writing...
Renovations Can Drive You Crazy!
My sister and her husband decided to put new siding on their house and garage. They chose the colour, purchased the materials and eagerly looked forward to the finished result...
Renovations Can Drive You Crazy!
My sister and her husband decided to put new siding on their house and garage. They chose the colour, purchased the materials and eagerly looked forward to the finished result...
How to Save Money Now!
A few years ago I worked with a lady who stated that she refused to buy groceries unless her fridge was completely empty. She explained that otherwise it was just...
How to Save Money Now!
A few years ago I worked with a lady who stated that she refused to buy groceries unless her fridge was completely empty. She explained that otherwise it was just...
Life is Like a Chess Game
The game of chess is strategic and complex. So is family life! Let us consider the similarities between the two. The Player - Game pieces and people are unique in their...
Life is Like a Chess Game
The game of chess is strategic and complex. So is family life! Let us consider the similarities between the two. The Player - Game pieces and people are unique in their...
Immigration
We aren’t having enough babies in Canada! Our birth rate has decreased over the years and we have realized that in order to sustain this country we will need to...
Immigration
We aren’t having enough babies in Canada! Our birth rate has decreased over the years and we have realized that in order to sustain this country we will need to...
Legacy
Anyone who enjoys genealogy realizes that four basic things are required when preparing a family tree: a person’s name, place of birth, date of birth and position in the lineage. ...
Legacy
Anyone who enjoys genealogy realizes that four basic things are required when preparing a family tree: a person’s name, place of birth, date of birth and position in the lineage. ...