Advice for the Holidays

For some of you the holidays have already begun and for others, you are in the 11th hour. This blog will be short and sweet since many of you are too busy to sit and read much. Even as I say this I know it is much easier said than done. Try to stay calm and relaxed....

Managing Holiday Stress

Ready or not here they come! It is almost Halloween and the start of the holiday season, and increased blood pressure, wallet pinches and upcoming family gatherings.  So take a deep breath and tell yourself you don’t have to get caught up in the holiday season...

Helpful Hints

Tis the time of year…. The kids are back in school and from now until the New Year time flies! Over the next couple of months my “Helpful Hints from Helouise” ( I borrowed the term from my sister) blogs will cover-managing holiday stress, family...

Under Pressure…

No, I am not referring to the song by Queen and Bowie but an overall feel of life right now. I notice all around people are feeling pressurized…find a job (or a better job), figure their relationship out (with some kind of time limit, no matter how long they...

A New Beginning

The election is over, the holidays behind us and the new year upon us….leaves us feeling relieved and somewhat saddened that the hoopla is over. Kids are back to school and most people, who had time off, are back to work full time. It is somewhat of a...