A character who shows that life is an adventure that comes with troubles and hardships, enemies, and danger, but always ends well. As long as the hero doesn’t give up, the victory is possible.

Having goals makes the world go round. Even though you've got to work and take care of your home and family, your aspirations can be driving forces in your life. Nothing will make you feel more on top of the world than accomplishing a long-sought goal.

A small holiday budget means nothing when it comes to giving gifts from the heart. When you make and give homemade gifts to others, you're making a lasting impression that physically demonstrates your love.

Your family can strengthen its’ bond and grow closer by following simple routines. These activities are easy to incorporate into your family life and can be adjusted to fit your needs.

Oh, how trying the stresses of life can be! Having situations that affect your peace of mind can be challenging. And sometimes you feel like you've gotten way more than you can handle. Yet still, you find a way to keep going.

It’s still possible to purchase quality clothes and have some money left in your pocket. How? Never pay full price again on any clothing items.

When you least expect it, your child is likely to throw a tantrum, while you feel helpless. As a proponent of positive parenting, you are well aware that spanking or any other form of physical punishment isn’t a valid option.

Do you find it difficult to accept the person you are? Maybe you feel discomfort about being so different from everyone else. Or perhaps you find yourself similar to others to the point that you believe you’re boring.

Now more than ever, it's important to secure your financial future. If things in the economy or a family crisis occurs, you'll at least have a plan to turn to for help.

Family gatherings can bring you and your family many cherished memories. However, there are often challenges when extended families get together.

Do you feel like life is too hectic to enjoy it? By removing the things from your life that don’t matter and adding things that do, life can be much simpler and more enjoyable.

Keeping track of your personal finances – even if you have an accountant – is a vital importance to your financial future. It not only gives you a keen awareness of your money situation, but also increases your chances of making smart spending and investment decisions.

While some families may look perfect from the outside, the truth is that perfection is hardly ever the case.

We all have quirks. Maybe you collect vegetables shaped like movie stars or love to recite Old Norse poetry. Discover more freedom by learning to accept yourself and the idiosyncrasies that make you special.

Too often your dreams get pushed off to the side, simply because they seem unrealistic. However, dreams are supposed to be lofty. They usually require extra effort to achieve them.

Give your child a lifelong love for reading by selecting books they’ll love. Remember what fascinated you when you were little and consider what librarians have discovered over the years.

It’s not always easy to tell if our choices are coming from the right place. However, if you follow your intuition, your life is likely to be enjoyable and meaningful.

If you think back to your mother’s kitchen cupboards, and her mother’s before that, you’ll likely be able to identify a few brands of products that were always a staple.

Do your children attract colds the way a bird feeder makes hungry squirrels come running? With some simple precautions, you may be able to keep your children free from infections this cold and flu season, or at least relieve their symptoms faster and reduce their number of sick days.

Do you ever feel like nothing you set your mind to can be achieved? It's certainly not very motivating to see your dreams and wishes evade you. But have you ever stopped to wonder why it happens?