I have been dreading writing this one because the subject matter has either been the most sensitive or the most boring. In any case, I thought I needed to add my two cents worth here because in the end talking life insurance, as eye-roll-inducing as it is, has become a really big deal. Especially given…
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Best Documentaries of 2023
Always a fan of documentaries and short documentary series. Some of the best of last year include these five: A Michael J. Fox Movie Created by Davis Guggenheim of “An Inconvenient Truth” fame, this documentary is based on Michael J. Fox’s four books that “feels like an ’80s movie.” It is a well-done documentary that…
Top 10 Special Edition Magazines (2023)
So recently, I have decided to take a break from book reading for the past few months (aka 9 months), but quickly realized that I wasn’t satisfied with regular magazines. I started getting into themed magazines, those special edition ones that are larger than your average magazines and provide a more in depth look at…
Hypersensitivity in Children
I never realized that hypersensitive children existed, those that find extreme or intense noise, light and smells difficult. I come from a loud and stereotypically chaotic household as a child with a large extended family that does nothing but talk or yell over each other. To me that was normal. I only recently realized that…
A Guide for Stay-At-Home Parents Who Want to Go Back to School
By Leslie Campos, Contributor (Image courtesy of Pexels) For stay-at-home parents, the thought of going back to school can be both exciting and overwhelming. However, with a few tips and tricks, you can make the transition from stay-at-home parent to student a lot easier. To help, Candid Life Journeys has compiled some of our favorite…
Documentaries Worth Watching (2021-2023)
I’m really into documentaries. I love TV shows and movies, but documentaries are a happy in between – usually about an hour or just over an hour long which suites my schedule. I find it more inspiring knowing there is a basis of truth or realism that comes with documentaries. Here are a few of…
Taking on A Second Job
You may have read my thoughts on side gigs or hustles. Seems like its becoming the norm these days to have a full time job and a side hustle to supplement the crazy inflation world we live in – which is certainly the trend of the day; although inflation is always an issue. I’ve tried…
Give Your Senior Pet the Best Golden Years
By Leslie Campos, Contributor (Image courtesy of Reba Spike on Unsplash) It’s hard to watch your best furry friend get older, especially if they experience health problems. While there’s no way to turn back time, you can find ways to care for your aging pet and keep them as healthy as possible. Check out this…
7 Household Organization Tips to Save Parents Time, Money and Sanity
Leslie Campos, Guest Contributor Cover Image: Pexels Anyone with kids knows how quickly life can move from calm to chaotic. Staying organized is essential for a smooth household. Yet, many organization “tips” are complicated and hard to maintain. Here are seven simplified ideas for organizing your household without wasting time, spending tons of money or…
Establishing a family “People Charter”
I’ve always found it challenging to deal with children when it comes to over criticism versus explaining some of the nuances of dealing with people. Where do we draw the line between setting some basic social structure for the little guys versus allowing them to be free in expressing themselves? Obviously there is no right…
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