Posts by Dara Kurtz
5 Items to Add to Your Week
Do you make a daily “to do” list? Are you the type of person who writes everything down so you don’t forget your responsibilities? Do you make the kind of list that consists of things like: go to the grocery store, pick up dry cleaning, buy birthday gifts? I make a list because if I…
Read MoreLet It Go
Let it go. Three simple words that are easier said than done. Believe me, I get it. I speak from experience. I’ve been known to hold a grudge, rehash past events or dwell on something that happened to me. Maybe, you have too. Is there something in your life that’s driving you crazy? Are you…
Read MoreDon’t Lose Your Sparkle
It’s a crazy busy time of year. I feel like I’m being pulled in a thousand directions, and I’m sure I’m not the only one. I forgot how hectic this time of the year can be. A close friend of mine (name not mentioned because I want to stay close friends) was telling me how…
Read MoreWhat To Do If You Get The Flu
The flu is hitting many people hard. When you have kids, and they get sick, you know there’s a good possibility you’re going to get it. As my Grandmother used to say, “It’s part of family life.” Life is full of ups and downs. She was wise. Her words came back to me recently, as…
Read MoreLife Is A Journey
The path of life doesn’t always take us where we want to go. Sometimes, circumstances force us to deal with things we don’t want to have to deal with. Other times, where life takes us is so much better than our grandest dreams. Life is a journey. I was reminded of this the other day,…
Read MoreLife Mixed With Grief
If you’ve ever loved and lost, you know the waves of grief can hit at any moment, catching you off guard. It was a normal night. I was cleaning the kitchen, after making dinner, and helping my husband look for office supplies. That’s when it happened. “Do you have any labels?” my husband asked. “I…
Read MoreThe Art Of Living
You have to create the life you want. No one can do it for you, and you can’t follow a ten step program. There isn’t a magic formula you can buy. The art of living is something you have to figure out for yourself. At lunch with a friend last week, she was telling me…
Read MoreA New Year, A New Beginning
It’s a new year, a new beginning. I hope you had a grand year. I hope it was all you desired it to be and more. I hope your dreams came true and life was good to you. If it wasn’t, I’m sorry. If you faced hard challenges, difficult situations or very stressful experiences, I’m…
Read MoreDear Santa: Here’s What The World Really Needs
Thinking about the world right now, and what we really need, I thought I would reach out to Santa for some help. If kids can write a letter to Santa and send it to the North Pole, why can’t I? Here’s what I would ask for, now that I’m a grownup. I’m hoping somehow Rudolf…
Read MoreYour 2017 Holiday Gift Guide
Enjoy my favorite things! I’m done stressing about holiday gifts and worrying about what I need to buy. This year, I vow to relax and enjoy the holiday season with my friends and family. If you find yourself trying to figure out how you’re going to get it all done, don’t worry. Below are great…
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