Posts by Dara Kurtz
5 Tips To Make Saying Goodbye Easier
Saying goodbye is hard. Especially if you aren’t going to see the person you’re leaving for a long time. Lately, I’ve watched several situations where people must say goodbye and leave one another. Some are going off to college, others are joining the military and several are moving because of a job transfer. The reasons…
Read MoreDare To Be Different
It’s OK to live off the grid and dare to be different. Have you ever gone into a school, looked around and thought, everyone here looks the same? Most middle and high school kids don’t want to stand out. They want to blend, to belong, to feel like they fit in with a group. While…
Read MoreGot A Question? I’ll Try To Answer it
I love hearing from you and I always try to personally respond to your questions. I’m thrilled to provide a question and answer segment on Crazy Perfect Life. Once a month I’ll be answering a few of the questions I receive. Your name will never be used but this way other people can benefit from…
Read MoreA Summer Job
When school gets out, most kids want nothing more than to bask in the sun, go to the beach and hang out with their friends. A summer job isn’t necessarily on top of a teenager’s list of fun. Here’s the thing: if you want to go places and eat out, something most teenagers want to…
Read MoreWhen You’re In A Bad Mood
“Mom’s in a bad mood,” my daughter Zoe announced at the dinner table. I wasn’t actually in a bad mood. I was just preoccupied, tired, and trying to get dinner on the table so we could eat. It had been a hectic day and I was exhausted. “I’m fine,” I said, “I’m really not in…
Read MoreFun Quiz: Do You Have Good Karma?
Do you believe in Karma? Do you believe in the saying, “What goes around comes around?” If so, you will enjoy taking this fun quiz and learning about your individual Karma. There are a lot of people who think we each get what is coming to us. That every action produces an equal or opposite…
Read MoreLife Lessons That Will Help You
I celebrated my 45th birthday this week. It doesn’t seem very old to me, but I remember when I was a child and thought a 45 year old person was ancient. As I reflected on this past year, I wanted to share with you 45 life lessons I’ve learned that can help you. Some people…
Read MoreWhat To Do When You Have A Bad Day
Anyone can have a bad day. I’m not talking about a bad day that comes from life altering, earth shattering sad news. I’m talking about the type of bad day that simply pops up when you’re feeling grumpy, things seem to be going wrong, or everyone around you is getting on your nerves. Ever had…
Read MoreCelebrate July 4th And Ask What You Can Do For Your Country
It’s July 4th, American Independence Day: a day Americans celebrate with fireworks, barbecues and parades. This day goes back to the signing of the Declaration of Independence in the 18th century, and is the celebration of America being independent from Great Britain. July 4th isn’t just about parties and fun: there’s a lot we need…
Read MoreOpen Your Eyes
Have you ever been looking for something and couldn’t find what you were looking for, only to realize it was there the whole time you were searching for it? It was right in front of your eyes? We all do this, probably more often than we want to admit. “You’ve got to come out here…
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