laci@takecarecounseling.com Although many Americans are feeling joy and pride after winning the presidential election, roughly half of the country is feeling sad and scared by the same results. One of the blessings of living in a democratic nation is that our country is led by elected officials. This idea may seem more like a curse though … Read moreHandling Difficult Election Results
After months of listening to campaign speeches, watching political rallies, and scrolling through political social media posts, we have finally reached election time! Although we are fortunate that as citizens, we are able to cast our votes and influence election results, for many people it can be a stressful time. For some, their elevated stress … Read more5 Tips for Managing Election Stress
One thing in life that is handy to have in your back pocket is a good punch recipe! You never know when you might be asked to host or co-host a wedding or baby shower, Christmas party, spring lunch, or just a fun night with friends. A good friend of mine shared this recipe with … Read moreSonic Punch!
Okay, hear me out! Even if you don’t like candy corn AT ALL, if you like sour and chewy candy, you’ll love these! The only thing “candy corn” about them is the shape, they are delicious and are already getting hard to find! Click here to buy them on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3BJnDsf *As an Amazon Affiliate, … Read moreNerds Candy Corn are So Yummy!
Sweet, Salty, Crunchy, Chewy! Have you tried Cheez-Its paired with caramels? They are the PERFECT pairing! Seriously, give it a try! Click here to buy the caramels on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4h2tCIL Click here to buy the Cheez-Its on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3zVVAVW *As an Amazon Affiliate, if you make a purchase using my link, I will receive a … Read morePerfect Pairing!
Did you find one of the viral Walmart nutcrackers? Mine is painted so cute for Christmas. In the meantime, he is dressed as a ghost for Halloween–this was my teenage daughter’s idea! I just covered him with a full-sized sheet and cut eyes and mouth out of felt! Click here to order the sheet: https://amzn.to/4eXixac … Read moreWalmart Nutcracker Ghost
What do you buy for the person who has everything? Food, of course! Check out these edible gifts that you can get from Amazon. Your friends/family and their taste buds will thank you! *As an Amazon Associate, I will receive a small commission at no additional cost to the you.*
Buying gifts for the women in your life can be difficult! Check out this list of gift ideas for the ladies you love! Happy Gifting! *If you make a purchase through my Amazon affiliate link, I will receive a commission at no cost to you.*
Many people are pet owners, and some consider their pets to be a part of their family. Since pets often have short lifespans, dealing with pet loss has unfortunately become a common issue. When a friend or loved one dies, people may find themselves feeling sad, angry, shocked, relieved, in the midst of their grief. … Read moreLosing a Pet
Has your significant other recently broken up with you? As a therapist, I frequently encounter clients who are going though break-ups, and they can be just plain hard! Here are some tips for getting through a difficult break-up: