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Mar 30 2013 in We Break for Spring! by Denise
We’ve been taking a Spring Break this week, taking time to reflect on our days and how we can make them better. We end our break as we began: Playing. You can play an instrument, play a board game, play cards, play tag or play a favorite song. Or, maybe you’ll take a playful attitude. [...]
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Mar 28 2013 in We Break for Spring! by Denise
Today, we commit to learning something new. It could be that you’d like to learn about a new resource or a new option for your caree. Or, you’d like to learn about a new technique that could make caregiving easier for you. Or, perhaps you’d like to take today to learn something new about someone, [...]
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Mar 27 2013 in We Break for Spring! by Denise
We all have one—that one problem (sometimes small, sometimes large) that we avoid. We see it, we know it’s there, we know it needs our attention. So, instead we watch TV, or call a friend, or read a book, or just fidget. But not today! Today, we solve it. We make the phone call, ask [...]
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Mar 26 2013 in We Break for Spring! by Denise
It can seem, because of caregiving, that your future is on hold. Certainly, some aspects must wait. The waiting provides the opportunity. So, today, what seed can you plant which will bloom in your future? For instance, can you research a trip? Begin a business plan? Start an exercise program? Take a online class? Make [...]
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Mar 25 2013 in We Break for Spring! by Denise
Caregiving changes everything. Especially you. So, today, as part of our Spring Break, we’re talking about growing. How have you grown because of caregiving? Have you grown courage? Faith? A back bone? Compassion? We’d love to know: How have you grown because of caregiving? Share in our comments section, below. Related Articles We Break for [...]
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Mar 24 2013 in We Break for Spring! by Denise
It’s spring but if feels like winter. Well, at least here in Chicago. We may get some snow today. So, let’s beat Mother Nature at her own game and decide to create our own spring break. Each day this week I’ll post a question to you which encourages you to take a break, even if [...]
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Nov 10 2012 in We Break for Fall! by Denise
It’s Saturday and we end We Break for Fall! with a playful request: How will you play today? Play a game, play your favorite music, play hookey from housework, play a great movie. Whatever you play, make sure it adds to your happiness. Today’s the last chance to win one of our turkeys. So, post [...]
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Nov 9 2012 in We Break for Fall! by Denise
In autumn, the trees drop their leaves so they’re ready for what’s next. So, today, which ongoing argument or disagreement (it could be the one you have with yourself) will you drop? Which service or friendship, which makes more problems than solutions, will you drop? When you drop what no longer serves you, you create [...]
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Nov 8 2012 in We Break for Fall! by Denise
I took a walk last week through the Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago. The trees flashed amazing colors while the leaves colored and covered the ground. As I walked, I could hear squirrels wading their ways through the leaves, gathering their food for the winter. They’re getting ready for what’s next. So, today, I wonder: [...]
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Nov 7 2012 in We Break for Fall! by Denise
We are creatures of comfort. And, sometimes we get so comfortable in a schedule or a routine that we don’t realize it no longer works for us. So, today, we wonder: What will you change in your schedule to make your day a little easier? It could be that you change how often you bathe [...]
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Nov 6 2012 in We Break for Fall! by Denise
It’s tops on our list: Eating right and exercising. But, somehow, as the day (and days) go by, it stays on the list but not in our life. So, today, how will you make a healthy habit a part of your day? And, how will you make it easy on yourself so it really becomes [...]
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Nov 5 2012 in We Break for Fall! by Denise
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Nov 4 2012 in We Break for Fall! by Denise
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Oct 3 2012 in Denise's Blog, Disrupt, National Family Caregivers Month, We Break for Fall! by Denise
November is National Family Caregivers Month so we’ve got special events planned for Caregiving.com, including: We Break for Fall, a week-long break that gives you a chance to win every day, will take place the week of November 4; Caregiving Craft Show, a fair that features your handiwork in our Classifieds section (start creating!), will [...]
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Sep 3 2012 in Denise's Blog, We Break for Summer! by Denise
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Sep 1 2012 in Denise's Blog, We Break for Summer! by Denise
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Aug 31 2012 in Denise's Blog, We Break for Summer! by Denise
We’re breaking for summer! We’re taking time this week to reflect and to enjoy some down time. We’re also posing daily questions which prod reflection or action. Today’s question is: What activity will you enjoy with your caree? It can seem like all you and your caree often play a game of cat and mouse. [...]
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Aug 30 2012 in Denise's Blog, We Break for Summer! by Denise
We’re breaking for summer! We’re taking time this week to reflect and to enjoy some down time. We’re also posing daily questions which prod reflection or action. Today’s question is: What needs your attention (your water, so to speak)? Caregiving will make you wish for a clone. Without the help of a clone, something or [...]
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Aug 29 2012 in Denise's Blog, We Break for Summer! by Denise
We’re breaking for summer! We’re taking time this week to reflect and to enjoy some down time. We’re also posing daily questions which prod reflection or action. Today’s question is: What will you dive in and try? Today, if you are new to our site, I hope you will dive in to our discussions (we’d [...]
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Aug 28 2012 in Denise's Blog, We Break for Summer! by Denise
We’re breaking for summer! We’re taking time this week to reflect and to enjoy some down time. We’re also posing daily questions which prod reflection or action. Today’s question is: How will you jump into a new or better or different way? Thinking you should try a new service? Find a better way? Choose a [...]
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Aug 27 2012 in Denise's Blog, We Break for Summer! by Denise
We’re breaking for summer! Today’s question is: How will you make a splash today? You might make a splash by saying, “To heck with chores! It’s all about R&R today.” Or, by choosing to wear your tie-dyed t-shirt and flip flops. Or, by contacting everyone who has made a difference in your life and saying, [...]
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Aug 26 2012 in Denise's Blog, We Break for Summer! by Denise
We Break for Summer! starts today. Every day this week, we’ll pose a question to help you reflect and find a helpful perspective. When you share an answer in our comments section, below, you’ll be entered into a chance to win one of our daily prizes which will help you ride the WAVES of caregiving [...]
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