I Am More Than Just A Girl

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Today I wanted you to meet an online friend of mine, Leah Oviedo. She is an author, artist and activist in San Diego, CA. “I Am More Than Just A Girl” is her first published book. Her background includes work with foster and homeless youth, domestic violence, sexual assault and environmental protection.

Meet Leah on Facebook at  http://www.facebook.com/LeahOviedoCEO

The book “I Am More Than Just a Girl” 

empowers young women with information, creative exercises, resources and loving acceptance. There are fun activities and journal pages so you can be creative. The book is intended for residents of the USA, because of the hotline resources listed inside. Still any young woman can read this book, there are even some young men that could read and learn from it. 

Topics Covered in This Book:  *Positive thinking  *Self Defense  *Beauty and Image  *Anger and Stress Management  *Confidence  *Women’s rights  *Career  *Education  *Empowerment  *Individualism  *Volunteer and Community involvement  *Acceptance of others  *Sexual assault  *Domestic violence and Bullying  

Resources and Creative Exercises included in this book:  *Journal Pages *Self expression  *Affirmations  *Inspirational and motivational activities  *Meditation  *Self defense guide with instructional images  *National Hot-lines 

Review the entire book before purchase at Bookemon.com 

This book is part of a project to encourage more young women to be strong, independent and intelligent. I want women to feel empowered, keep informed and be equal. I want you to know and feel that as an individual you matter and with the tools in the book you can accomplish your dreams that may seem out of reach. Realize that circumstances such as your economic situation, race, culture upbringing and prejudice do not have to control your life.” Leah Oviedo

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Learn about each other’s outside interest and hobbies

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There is a saying that opposites attract and I understand what makes that statement true. But there is also the need to make the glue that will hold you together as a couple. Some common interests and hobbies that you can share with your spouse.

Each of you should be willing to try to learn a new hobby or interest of the other person. It doesn’t matter if you are good at it or if you don’t understand every nuance of the activity as long as you put forth the effort to enjoying yourself and the one you are with.

Your action step. Ask your spouse what they would like to do this weekend and then join them. Have a good attitude and open yourself to the experience with an open mind and plan on enjoying yourself.

Ron and Shawn make up the “Odd Couple.” We are a husband and wife team who have been together for the last 27 years. We have laugh, cried, fought, made up, and made more mistakes then any two people could. Through it all we have raised the greatest three kids in the world! We would like to offer you a free report we put together titled 10 Marriage Help Tips Report with video. Click here for the link. Here is a picture of us at the World Famous Ft Worth, TX  Stockyards.

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A Compliment A Day Keeps the Divorce Lawyer Away

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Be generous with compliments. It is very common for people to notice something nice about another person and think about it internally, but never voice it.

When in a relationship, compliments are like glue. They hold the couple’s attention and respect. Make sure your compliments are genuine and based on something you see or hear your mate do. If you have a clogged garbage disposal and your boyfriend or husband is able to unclog it, compliment them on being handy. If your girlfriend or wife takes her mother to the doctor, compliment her on her generosity.

The fact is that criticism is destructive and can very quickly tear a relationship apart. Just like the cliché, “If you do not have something nice to say, then do not say anything at all.” This is very true – take notice of the good things your mate does and make it known to them that you see and appreciate those things.

Ron and Shawn make up the “Odd Couple.” We are a husband and wife team who have been together for the last 27 years. We have laugh, cried, fought, made up, and made more mistakes then any two people could. Through it all we have raised the greatest three kids in the world! We would like to offer you a free report we put together titled 10 Marriage Help Tips Report with video. Click here for the link. Here is a picture of us at the World Famous Ft Worth, TX  Stockyards.

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Never Go to Bed Mad

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Man, your mate can be a real jerk at times can’t they? They have hurt you and made you angry. They have said or done the wrong thing and now they are trying to justify it with a reason that they think is important.

Your arms are crossed and you are just waiting for your time to strike back. You have the thoughts lined up and ready to machine gun them down the minute they take a breath.

At that moment they trip and almost land in your lap. With the surprise of sudden movement and your spouse inches from you laughter erupts out of both of you. Suddenly, you can’t remember what you were so mad about.

Most of the times when a couple has a spat all it takes is the one person to bring in some laughter or light hearted comment maybe even an apology to make things right.

Your action step is the next time you and your loved one is fighting remember to be the peace maker and never go to bed mad at each other.

Ron and Shawn make up the “Odd Couple.” We are a husband and wife team who have been together for the last 27 years. We have laugh, cried, fought, made up, and made more mistakes then any two people could. Through it all we have raised the greatest three kids in the world! We would like to offer you a free report we put together titled 10 Marriage Help Tips Report with video. Click here for the link. Here is a picture of us at the World Famous Ft Worth, TX  Stockyards.

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A Healthy You is a Sexy You

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You might think – what does good health have to do with a good relationship?  In reality, it has a lot to do with it.  Having a good relationship means having the energy to enjoy getting out and doing things together.

To do that, it is important to eat right. A nutritious diet does not have to be bland and boring. Maybe taking a cooking class together can make for fun and a learning experience that will give healthy benefits.

When people are tired, they become short-tempered and frustrated. For this reason, it is important to get the right amount of sleep. If you or your spouse snores it might be worth your time to go to a sleep clinic so they can help you rest while you sleep.

Good exercise keeps your body in shape for being adventurous together. Start slow with a walk around the block and build up from there. Do you enjoy biking, working out at the gym, whatever way you can think of to get some exercise into your routine will help you.

Taking care of your body and mind will flow over into your relationship and make you a calmer, stronger, and better-balanced person.

Ron and Shawn make up the “Odd Couple.” We are a husband and wife team who have been together for the last 27 years. We have laugh, cried, fought, made up, and made more mistakes then any two people could. Through it all we have raised the greatest three kids in the world! We would like to offer you a free report we put together titled 10 Marriage Help Tips Report with video. Click here for the link. Here is a picture of us at the World Famous Ft Worth, TX  Stockyards.

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Are You Being a Hindrance or a Helper to Your Marriage?

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This tip comes from a good friends of mine who has been married close to 30 years and they have 10 children. I consider them to be an excellent examples of a husband and wife should be.

Here is their advise. Before saying anything to your husband or wife or doing anything that affects either one, ask yourself, “Is this helpful?” As we become better helpers, we will become better lovers.

Your action tip. Ask yourself if you are being helpful to your spouse and your marriage.

Ron and Shawn make up the “Odd Couple.” We are a husband and wife team who have been together for the last 27 years. We have laugh, cried, fought, made up, and made more mistakes then any two people could. Through it all we have raised the greatest three kids in the world! We would like to offer you a free report we put together titled 10 Marriage Help Tips Report with video. Click here for the link. Here is a picture of us at the World Famous Ft Worth, TX  Stockyards.

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Surprises Keep the Spices Simmering

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If you and your mate have scheduled some time for a Friday night dinner, put together a surprise instead.

For example, if your mate loves professional wrestling, buy some tickets near the front or if they like concerts, purchase the tickets ahead of time, getting the best seats possible. When Friday night comes around, insist on driving and head toward the location where the event is taking place. When asked where you are going, simply answer, “I have a surprise for you. I know you love professional wrestling so I purchased two great seats for tonight’s performance,” or “I know we had planned on going to dinner, but I wanted to surprise you with something special.  I purchased tickets to see one of your favorite groups in concert.”

The idea of you getting the tickets for something THEY like and then keeping it as a special surprise will touch the heart!

Ron and Shawn make up the “Odd Couple.” We are a husband and wife team who have been together for the last 27 years. We have laugh, cried, fought, made up, and made more mistakes then any two people could. Through it all we have raised the greatest three kids in the world! We would like to offer you a free report we put together titled 10 Marriage Help Tips Report with video. Click here for the link. Here is a picture of us at the World Famous Ft Worth, TX  Stockyards.

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10 Tips on How to Help Your Marriage

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I am so excited! I just finished my newest ebook titled, 10 Tips on How to Help Your Marriage. I have put a lot of time and effort into it. As many of you can relate it has been my baby over the last couple of months and I am so proud of it. We worked on putting some extras in there just for the people who bought the book. There is a private online workbook that has questions for each chapter. We also have some video segments available in the book. And we are also attaching a free ebook with tips & hints to help make your marriage better. Following is a little write-up about it.

Have the emotions of courtship become tarnished memories?

Do you find yourself wondering where the passion has gone?  Is it difficult to see that dashing white knight in the guy who sits in front of the television watching football every Sunday?

Or maybe the challenge is finding the gal that turned your head with super model looks in the sloppy sweats and curlers that greet you across the breakfast table?

As they say, the honeymoon is definitely over!

The feelings are still there and the love hasn’t diminished.  But with the hassles we all encounter from day to day it’s easy to let our priorities get out of whack!

We live in a stressful world what with work, children and financial pressure.  Before we know it, our marriage has taken a back seat.  It’s no wonder that marriages are failing at an alarming rate.

Here are a few symptoms:

  • In conversation you constantly correct your spouse.
  • You make your partner the butt of jokes.
  • You argue over money.
  • Can’t agree on decisions about the children.
  • Sex has taken a back seat in your relationship.

By no means are these the only symptoms.  If you have forgotten what it’s like to communicate with you spouse as you did when you were dating, you can bet there are other difficulties in the marriage.

Remember what life was like when you were dating?  Those feelings were very real, but they do and should change over time.  The first blush of love is destined to nourish and grow as your relationship matures.

But, you can rekindle the flames of those forgotten memories.  You can breathe new life into your relationship and we are going to show you just how to do it in “10 Tips on How to Help Your Marriage.”

How do we do it?  Take a look and learn:

  •  Catch your spouse doing something “right” – Are you fighting fair?
  • Share domestic chores – Can doing the dishes really help your love life?
  • Becoming a good listener – We were given two ears and one mouth for a reason!
  • Share parental decisions and support – “Mom said. . .Dad said” Do your kids play this game?
  • Never forget to say please and thank you – Why it’s important.
  • Share financial responsibilities – This is a huge issue and you’d best get it right!
  • Remember to apologize – And make sure you mean it.
  • Resolve conflicts quickly – Letting them fester creates a relationship infection that’s hard to cure.
  • Establish marital goals – How to know where you are going.
  • Never go to bed angry – This is not just a cliché!
  • Plan time for romance – Spice is the variety of life!
  • Explore common interests – Just a little bit of “give and take” will go miles toward rekindling the relationship fire!
  • Share your fears and insecurities – How to show your vulnerability.
  • Don’t be afraid to cultivate your own interests – And reveal your own identity.
  • Never succumb to jealousy – This is “sudden death” for a relationship.

Don’t wait until it’s too late.  Don’t become a statistic.  Ensure your successful relationship and grab your copy right now and learn “10 Tips on How to Help Your Marriage.”

Ron and Shawn make up the “Odd Couple.” We are a husband and wife team who have been together for the last 27 years. We have laugh, cried, fought, made up, and made more mistakes then any two people could. Through it all we have raised the greatest three kids in the world! We would like to offer you a free report we put together titled 10 Marriage Help Tips Report with video. Click here for the link. Here is a picture of us at the World Famous Ft Worth, TX  Stockyards.

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Touch Me

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When a child is ill, doctors will tell you that it is proven that a simple, loving touch of a parent can quickly pull the child through a crisis.

It is the same for relationships. Playing with your mate’s hair, rubbing their hand, a soft kiss on the neck, a soft pat on the leg or giving a gentle back rub will make a huge difference in how your mate responds to you.  When was the last time you walked up to your mate for no reason and without saying a word, affectionately placed a kiss on their neck?  This is not in a sexual way, but an affectionate way, there is a difference.

The next time the two of you are sitting in the car, at the grocery story, or standing in line at the theater, quietly reach over and take their hand. Do not be surprised if you get a strange look of curiosity the first time!

Ron and Shawn make up the “Odd Couple.” We are a husband and wife team who have been together for the last 27 years. We have laugh, cried, fought, made up, and made more mistakes then any two people could. Through it all we have raised the greatest three kids in the world! We would like to offer you a free report we put together titled 10 Marriage Help Tips Report with video. Click here for the link. Here is a picture of us at the World Famous Ft Worth, TX  Stockyards.

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When You Give Your Marriage Will Receive

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Giving to something or someone outside of yourselves and your family can bring you closer to the one you love. It unites you and has you working together towards a cause that you both believe in.

Find a charity that you would both like to contribute to and give something special in both names.  For example, if there is a synergy house near where you live for unwed mothers, go in together and purchase a crib or baby clothes.  Another option would be if a local park needs donations, find out what kind of trees they need and purchase a tree together.  Make this something special where you go shop together and then present together.  These types of kind acts are great for bringing couples closer together and help both people love and appreciate each other even more for their kindness.

It is true that after you give you feel good about yourself, your relationships and the community in which you worked to bring good into.

Ron and Shawn make up the “Odd Couple.” We are a husband and wife team who have been together for the last 27 years. We have laugh, cried, fought, made up, and made more mistakes then any two people could. Through it all we have raised the greatest three kids in the world! We would like to offer you a free report we put together titled 10 Marriage Help Tips Report with video. Click here for the link. Here is a picture of us at the World Famous Ft Worth, TX  Stockyards.

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