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Make a Move toward Low Maintenance

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Previously I discussed the difference between being a high maintenance and a low maintenance person. Good and bad people alike can be both high maintenance and low maintenance. Being one or the other does not necessarily mean that you are unloving or unworthy. Yet it can determine what kind of mate you make and how successful your relationships are. As a general rule, relationships often work best if you lean more toward the low maintenance side of life. Life can at times be very difficult. Ideally, our romantic relationship should be the one thing that makes us a little happier … Continue reading →

Fire Smart Landscape Maintenance Reminders

The landscape around a home or structure is a constantly changing and a very dynamic system. Even those plants which are considered fire resistant and have a lower fuel volume need to be maintained and cared for so they won’t lose their fire safe qualities. One of the most important maintenance steps is to first understand the growth habits of the plants you have on your property. Learn about the changes the plants have during the seasons and when maintenance is most needed to reduce the fuel volume in the area. Remove any dead growth on bushes, plants and trees. … Continue reading →

Marriage Week in Review: July 14 – July 20

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It is great to have Courtney back writing with me this week. She brought a lot of interesting topics to us. Check out below if you missed out on any. Monday, July 14 Family Matters: Marriage Thicker Than Blood? Courtney questions on how you would respond if you were asked to choose between your spouse and your family. If I Had To Do My Wedding All Over Again… In this article Courtney tells us the things that she would change if she had her wedding again. Tuesday, July 15 The Priest’s List of Five Must Haves for a Happy Match … Continue reading →

The Home Owner’s New Year’s Resolutions

If you own a home (or even just rent one) you probably have some little things that you would like to get done this coming year. As owners of an older “needs some work” home, I can relate to anyone who might have a resolution or two that involves their home. Have you made any? If you needs some ideas, check out mine! I resolve to go greener. This year we have made some great strides toward going green, from turning the heat down low and wearing layers of clothing, to recycling, to shutting offer power to phantom appliances and … Continue reading →

Winterizing Tips: Indoors

With winter winds beginning to blow (or coming soon), these winterizing tips may come in handy. Clear the Clothes Dryer Now is a good time to replace your clothes dryer vent or at the very least, make sure it is obstruction free. By checking or replacing your vent hose at the same time you winterize (doing such things at the same time each year), you will develop a good habit. This is one of the best ways to ensure that such things don’t get overlooked. Get the Fireplace ready for Santa If you have a fireplace, it’s a good idea … Continue reading →

Taming Your Chinchilla

Chinchillas are active and playful pets, and can become accustomed to human handling with a little time and patience. The younger your chinchilla is, the easier time you’ll have. Try to find a chinchilla who has been handled frequently — this will make your work a lot easier. But you can tame just about any chinchilla of any age. Here are a few basic tips: Take your time. When you first bring your chinchilla home, give him a chance to adjust to the new environment. Keep interaction and cage maintenance to a minimum for the first few days — that … Continue reading →

Simple Elegance: 2007 Trend in Home Decorating

If you would like to read more about the top ten trends in furniture this year, you can see what Candice Olson of Divine Design has to say HERE. “Simple Yet Elegant” was listed as number seven, but Ms. Olson stated that this is the mantra for décor in 2007. This trend has been emerging for some time now. Homeowners want style and elegance, but comfort is the main concern. If it can be combined with elegance, that’s even better. This trend includes fabrics and other materials that are cozy, attractive, and low maintenance. It includes relaxed and soothing colors … Continue reading →

The Five Steps to Group Development.

This is the follow-on article from How to Grow a Families Leader: The Eight Characteristics of Leadership. Using the example of Families.com as our group, how can we each develop the stated eight characteristics in ourselves? While Lisa Pietsch may be seen as the leader of Families.com (she’s the community manager), group dynamics would suggest that we each have a role to play in ensuring our group’s survival through a systematic understanding of group stages. Bruce Tuckman (educational psychologist) is honored with establishing the five stages of group development. How do these five stages fit Families.com? We have undergone two … Continue reading →