Family, Life & Relationships

  • In The Playroom

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    Greek Mythology Short Stories Free Printable

    Greek mythology has been fascinating people for thousands of years, and it is easy to see why. These legendary stories are filled with powerful gods, brave heroes, mythical creatures, impossible tasks, strange transformations, dangerous journeys,

    · 16 min read

  • In The Playroom

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    Halloween Q-Tip Painting Printables for Kids

    Q-tip painting is one of those simple activities that keeps kids busy while sneaking in plenty of fine motor practice at the same time. This Halloween Q-tip painting printable pack includes 20 different spooky-but-cute designs for kids

    · 8 min read

  • Abel Keogh's Official Blog

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    Till Death Do Us Part: Part 6 — Didn't Death Already Do Its Part?

    A widower can take her photos off the walls, box up her clothes, and redecorate the entire house. None of that matters — the late wife still resurfaces on his phone every single day.

    · 2 min read

  • Sophie Walker Weddings | Cornwall Wedding Planner, Coordinator & Stylist

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    10 Things to Think About Before Planning a Marquee Wedding in Cornwall

    Planning a marquee wedding in Cornwall? From finding the right site to catering, power, toilets and unpredictable Cornish weather, here's what to think about.

    · 12 min read

  • BYRON | CARLA

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    Marriage Isn’t Dead—But the Road to Marriage Has Changed

    Something is happening with marriage in America. People are getting married later or not at all. Dating looks different. And for many young adults, the path from being single to dating to engagemen…

    · 7 min read

  • A Caregiver's Conscience

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    the CAREGIVER’S CONSCIOUS FOCUS

    I’m a Caregiver and by definition my Focus centers around someone else. Over the past few weeks, I have consciously focused on myself. A Conscious Focus on Me.

    · 4 min read

  • Wild Revival - Photo & Film

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    Lynnette & Dale | The Barn at Dinthill

    A wonderfully intimate wedding full of moody skies, sunshine and rain. The Barn at Dinthill was the setting for a thoroughly romantic affair for a couple who's relationship was 30 years in the making.

    · 9 min read

  • In The Playroom

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    Halloween Rhyming Words and Printable Activities for Kids

    Halloween is such a fun time of year to bring a little seasonal magic into reading and literacy activities. With little monsters, little ghosts, little pumpkins, witches, a black cat, little bats and plenty of

    · 12 min read

  • Abel Keogh's Official Blog

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    Till Death Do Us Part: Part 5 — Why Is He Still a Widower?

    Some men stop calling themselves husbands, but some never, ever stop calling themselves widowers. Even after they've remarried. Even years later. Even while he's standing right next to you, introducing you as his girlfriend, partner, or wife.

    · 6 min read

  • The Unofficial Guide to Being an Adult

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    Maybe the Best Memories Are the Ones We Never Planned

    A personal essay about attention, phones, unplanned moments, and why an ordinary morning with someone you love can become a lasting memory.

    · 8 min read

  • Juliette Smith, Relationship Insights

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    What Can You Do When Your Partner Won’t Change?

    When your partner won’t change, focusing on what you can influence can help you feel less powerless without excusing their behaviour or taking the blame.

    · 5 min read

  • Weddings with Parris

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    Do I Need a Wedding Planner or a Wedding Coordinator?

    One of the questions I'm asked most as a planner and coordinator is, "Do I need a wedding planner or a wedding coordinator?" The answer completely depends on how much support you want throughout your planning journey…

    · 6 min read

  • Abel Keogh's Official Blog

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    Dating After Loss: How to Know You're Ready

    Talked with death doula Traci Arieli about dating again, guilt, and moving forward without betraying the past. We discuss: How to tell if you're ready to start dating again Why guilt often shows up when moving forward after loss Common

    · 2 min read

  • datesentials

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    YourAgeMeets Review: The Platform Design Does the Explaining

    A platform’s design is a set of decisions. Every element — what requires effort, what flows freely, what gets a barrier, what gets a shortcut — reflects a choice someone made about how they w…

    · 7 min read

  • A Caregiver's Conscience

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    MOM’S PURSE & THE CAREGIVER’S BACKPACK

    My Mom insists on taking her purse everywhere she goes. I see no need for her to do so. Curiously since I've become a Caregiver, I have been carrying a Backpack

    · 4 min read

  • datesentials

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    The Hidden Cost of Keeping Your Options Open Too Long

    The case for keeping options open in dating is intuitive. More information produces better decisions. A larger comparison set reduces the risk of settling for less than what was available. Committi…

    · 6 min read