A clean up with a positive mission
Reduce clutter and benefit HIS Mission this month
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
How often do you open a closet or drawer at home and find it overflowing with things you never use? Just the other day, my husband had a (little) meltdown about the number of cups we have in the kitchen cabinet.
Can you picture it?
He attempts to grab a glass for some iced tea and six others come tumbling...
Your body language may say more than anything
You can say a lot even when you’re not speaking
By Nancy Plummer, Columnist, The Times
Have you ever wondered what your body language is telling the world?
Research tells us that 93% of all our communication is non-verbal, and that most of our non-verbal communication is through our posture, gestures and facial expressions. As I warn my clients, even as they are walking into a restaurant,...
Super Six: August means time for fall fashions
Back to school shopping shouldn’t be just for the kids
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Well, it’s August. How did that happen so fast? Summer is on the slow decline into autumn and, as much as I hate to see this season end, I always get excited for fall fashion. Lucky for us the annual Nordstrom sale rolls around just in time for a little “Mommy Back to School Shopping.”...
A checklist to complete before Summer’s end
With the summer more than half over, a few things not to miss
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
On Friday, the kids will have exactly one month left of summer vacation.
I can’t believe it. Where did the time go?
Actually, truth be told, I am waiting for my summer to BEGIN since I have been taking a full course load of grad classes since the end of May. I have a whopping two weeks...
What makes someone a hero?
Caitlin Jenner shows courage deserving of the Ashe award
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Lots of people have lots to say about Caitlyn Jenner. What bothers me the most are the backward, bigoted people who have lots to say. But, that always seems to be par for the course, doesn’t it?
I have not been in my graduate program very long, and I am by no means qualifying myself as an expert...
The meaning of mindfulness in the work place
Tips to find and keep calm, even when stress threatens to overwhelm you
By Nancy Plummer, Columnist, The Times
Work is stressful for all of us. But how is it that we all seem to have that one colleague who’s always able to stay calm, even during the most challenging days? Chances are they’re practicing mindfulness. So, what is mindfulness, and how does it help in the workplace?
Mindfulness...
World Cup team sheds light on unequal status of female athletes
The ticker tape parade for Team USA was great, but women in sports still get less attention, pay
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
On Friday, the champions of the Women’s World Cup enjoyed what many male athletes before them have come to enjoy after victory…a ticker tape parade in New York City. See, this type of celebration is rarely bestowed upon the fairer sex. In fact,...
Brushing up on the history of the toothbrush
From the simple to the blinged-out wild, 5,000 years of dental health
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times
The toothbrush we know today has come a long way since it’s humble beginnings. The earliest toothbrushes were used by the Babylonians and Egyptians around 3500 BC.
It was more of a tooth cleaning stick than a brush as we know it. Small branches of the olive, sassafras...
Staying friends after the breakup
It might be hard, but it pays dividends in the long run
By Nancy Plummer, Columnist, The Times
Breaking up is hard enough. The physical, financial, and emotional pain can be unbearable. Yet, what we somehow fail to talk about, and what can be one of the most awkward aspects of a breakup, is what to do about your mutual friends.
You and your ex have probably made a lot of friends together. Even...
Cool gifts to celebrate the dad in your life
From health, to leisure time, these will bring a smile to any dad
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Father’s Day is today! Aaaaaah! A homemade card is†delightful but let’s put our heads together and come up with a cool gift to go with it. I love when magazines suggest BBQ sauce as the perfect present for Dad. SO bizarre, right? Would you ever give your mother pancake mix wrapped...
