You've probably heard the term "Self-Care" a lot lately. While we might say it's a trend, we hope it's a concept that's here to say. While everyone can benefit from practicing self-care, it seems to be particularly important for those grieving the loss of a loved one. When someone you…
As you reach retirement, there are a lot of decisions to be made. Where will you live? How will you budget your savings? And so on. One decision you might be avoiding is what happens to you when you die. It's an unpleasant thought, of course, but it's a very…
If you lost someone close to you this year - be it a friend, family member, colleague, or classmate - you are probably entering 2018 with a very different mind set. New Year's Resolutions might seem silly or trivial, and life feels unpredictable. While it may not work for everyone,…
As we wrote in our previous post, losing a loved one is never easy - and the holiday season can amplify those emotions. While skipping the month of December might sound tempting, avoidance is not that answer. There things you can do to make it easier. Accept one invitation While…
There's been a lot of royal news coming out of the UK recently - specifically relating to the upcoming 20th anniversary of Princess Diana's death, and how her now adult sons are keeping her memory alive. One article I read featured comments from Diana's brother, Earl Spencer, where he was…
Have you ever read an obituary that says "In lieu of flowers..."? Do you ever wonder what this means? Essentially, it is the family's way of politely saying that instead of sending flowers they would rather you express your sympathy in another way - such as a charitable donation in…
