Posts by Dara Kurtz
What To Do When You Don’t Know What To Do
Have you ever been faced with an issue and not known what to do? A problem, dilemma, conflicting scenario? I’m sure you have. We all have. It’s normal for life to present issues and for us to sometimes feel conflicted about which way to go. Which decision to make. Which choice to choose. We feel…
Read MoreBald And Handsome
My husband is bald and it’s all my fault. It all started innocently enough. I was getting ready for bed the other night when Jon asked me to help him in the bathroom. “Can you come here for a minute?” he asked. I was in bed, contacts out, PJ’s on, ready to go to sleep.…
Read MoreStressed Out? Lighten Up
Are you a stressed out person? Are you running around all the time, doing too many things in a day? Do you feel like you need more down time? It’s time to relax. Don’t take life so seriously. Lighten up a bit. It’s important to give yourself time to relax and unwind. Life can be…
Read MoreBe Your Best Self
Are you being your best self? I was in traffic the other day and needed to change lanes. I found myself in a lane only for people who wanted to turn left. I needed to go straight. The problem: no one would let me move into the other lane. I had my blinker on, was…
Read MoreFirst Impressions – You Can Be Wrong
We’ve all heard the line, “You only get one chance to make a first impression.” We know the importance of showing up and being on top of our game. People tend to form an opinion of someone the first time they meet a person, and you only get one shot at making a good first…
Read MoreYou Did What?
Kids grow up. Literally, in front of our eyes. As parents, we have to let them grow up and not hold them back. The other day I decided to go for a long walk. Alone. Without my phone. I didn’t want any distractions. I didn’t want any phone calls, emails or text messages. For one…
Read More10 Inspirational Sayings By Disney Princesses
There’s magic in Disney, and nothing is more enchanting than a Disney princess. They’re beautiful, alluring, captivating, and also wise. Yes, you heard me, wise. They say smart things, not just for kids, but inspirational quotes adults should pay attention to. Here are 10 of my favorite Disney Princess sayings to help put a little…
Read MoreBad Words: I Used the “F” Word in Front of My Daughter’s Teacher
Sometimes you just need to say the “F” word and give yourself permission to use bad words. I don’t know why, but it makes me feel better if I’m having a hard day. Like a lot of things, timing is everything. Unfortunately, the other day, my timing was a little off. OK, a lot off.…
Read MoreWedding Season: Does “I do” Mean Forever?
Wedding bells are ringing. It’s the time of year many brides walk down the aisle and say “I do” for the first, and hopefully, only time. I adore going to a wedding. I love the romantic atmosphere, the feeling of a new beginning, and the hope and excitement that comes with it. A well planned…
Read MoreHelp Your Kids Survive Final Exams
School is so close to being over with, my kids can taste it. They’re craving the long lazy days of summer, while trying to balance the demands the end of the school year can bring: tests, quizzes, final exams. They need to stay focused. They need support. They need me to help them survive final…
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