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Kristens Guide: A practical guide to a happy life with tips,tools, and printables. : Free Student Schedule, Planner, and Assignment Sheet Printables

Thu, 27 Dec 2012 03:24:46 +0000

Hey Mike! I've been insanely busy but still here. I'm working on 2 graduate programs and raising kids while also working and volunteering. Plus I've been traveling. I've had very little time for KG because of this, but I'm hoping I'll have more time in the future. I know the demand for calendars and planners is high. There are blank ones that can be used any year, and I'm begging the universe for some fee time, so I can work on ones specifically for 2013. You have no idea how much I appreciate your comment. It's nice to know my site is appreciated. Thanks! I'll try to update everyone when new planners/calendars are ready.

Kristens Guide: A practical guide to a happy life with tips,tools, and printables. : Escaping Depression: How I Succeeded in Getting Out of Depression

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 17:04:40 +0000

It is not uncommon to want to escape the things in life that overwhelm us, and as much as we love our families, managing families and nurturing relationships is exhausting (worth the effort but exhausting), and because of this, it can be overwhelming and lead us to a desire to escape. You are not alone in this. I wish I could give you a step-by-step guide for your unique situation, but because every situation is unique and so much information needs to be processed to understand every person's unique situation, the best advice I can give is to recommend finding a counselor that matches your needs. Sometimes you have to try out several counselors to find one that works for you. Don't give up! It gets better, and you can eventually use this experience to make you stronger and even to help others. All these pass, and this too will eventually become a part of your history rather than your present. It gets better.

Kristens Guide: A practical guide to a happy life with tips,tools, and printables. : Byte Calculator

Thu, 9 Aug 2012 18:28:17 +0000

If they have the same units, then a standard calculator will do the trick. :-)

Kristens Guide: A practical guide to a happy life with tips,tools, and printables. : How to Start Jogging

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 16:55:00 +0000

Awesome! So happy for you! There's no greater award than making yourself proud by doing something that you once thought was impossible. Keep it up! You inspire me!

Kristens Guide: A practical guide to a happy life with tips,tools, and printables. : The Best Parents Have Patience

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 16:52:01 +0000

Colic is exhausting! And the tantrum stage is SOOOOO frustrating! You absolutely have every right to feel this way. It sounds as if you are doing a very good job of raising your child. You are trying your best to be the parent you want to be. That is the best kind of parent! There are no perfect parents and most of us can and do get pushed to our limits until we snap. I'm certainly guilty of this myself. I have had quite a few outbursts that I'm not proud of. We mostly laugh about them now, but I still feel guilty and apologize for them. I've learned that we need to forgive ourselves for those, but at the same time, we must continue to be aware of our feelings and needs and to ask for help or change things when we start to reach our limits. It is not an easy process. I repeat, it is not an easy process! It's going to be difficult. You will slip up. You will be exhausted. You will cry. You will yell. You will have guilt. You will have moments when you feel like a failure. But that is the nature of parenting. It's an emotional adventure filled with triumphs, obstacles, dramatic breakdowns, and joy-filled moments of glory. I think the best thing we can do as parents is to forgive ourselves for not living up to our own expectations. It's easier said than done, but it gets easier with practice. It is not the destination of perfection that makes you a good parent. It's the journey to improvement. As long as you're growing as a person and as a parent on this adventure, then you are succeeding.

Kristens Guide: A practical guide to a happy life with tips,tools, and printables. : Why Are Women Crazy, Difficult, and Complicated?

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 16:24:53 +0000

Yes! So happy you said that! You are absolutely right! It's not simple, but so many people think that it is. There are so many different factors that contribute to emotions, behaviors, thoughts, and relationship dynamics. When I first wrote this article, I was writing it for several of my male friends who had very specific situations, which I was addressing in this article (e.g. hormonal fluctuations, worrying about keeping everyone happy, etc.). It was astonishing to me how many people were drawn to the article and how many of them thought that I was trying to explain ALL female behavior with this very limited approach. Certainly, such a comprehensive explanation could not exist in such a small article. After all, there are people who get their PhDs in women's studies, and I'm positive that those individuals are reading, writing, and studying far more than a tiny article like this. Because of your comment, I'm going to put this article on my "to update" list because I think this point (i.e. there's far more to it than this) needs to be clarified. Thank you so much, Kristen Brooke Beck

Kristens Guide: A practical guide to a happy life with tips,tools, and printables. : Weight Loss Profile Calculator

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:55:22 +0000

I created it. I couldn't find one that did what I wanted it to do, so I decided to code one myself. Still trying to add improvements and working on compiling a reference list of sources for the calculations.

Kristens Guide: A practical guide to a happy life with tips,tools, and printables. : Weight Loss Profile Calculator

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:50:25 +0000

I fixed the waist to height ratio on the calculator for you. Sorry it took so long. I've got a very lengthy to-do list. :-) Thanks for telling me about the problem.

Kristens Guide: A practical guide to a happy life with tips,tools, and printables. : Free Printables

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:08:16 +0000

http://www.kristensguide.com/Travel/Oregon/portla...

Kristens Guide: A practical guide to a happy life with tips,tools, and printables. : Free Printable Calendars, Planners, and Schedules

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:28:28 +0000

You can tell Adobe Reader or your printer to scale down the document to fit a 5.5 x 8.5 piece of paper, or any other size. I haven't tried that size, so I don't know what it would look like but it's worth giving it a try. :-)

Kristens Guide: A practical guide to a happy life with tips,tools, and printables. : Free Printable Calendars, Planners, and Schedules

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:21:28 +0000

I'll add it to my to-do list. No guarantee on when it will get done, though. Thanks for the suggestion!

Kristens Guide: A practical guide to a happy life with tips,tools, and printables. : Free Printable Calendars, Planners, and Schedules

Mon, 2 Jan 2012 20:00:17 +0000

Thanks Mike. I'll add that to my to-do list. Wishing you a happy day, Kristen Beck

Kristens Guide: A practical guide to a happy life with tips,tools, and printables. : Free Printable Calendars, Planners, and Schedules

Mon, 2 Jan 2012 19:59:05 +0000

Thanks E.J. You might want to check your printer settings. Also, some printers have large margin requirements. If that's the case, just select "shrink to fit" from the print screen options in Adobe Reader. Wishing you a happy day, Kristen Beck

Kristens Guide: A practical guide to a happy life with tips,tools, and printables. : Free Printable Calendars, Planners, and Schedules

Mon, 2 Jan 2012 19:57:01 +0000

I'll add it to the list! :-)

Kristens Guide: A practical guide to a happy life with tips,tools, and printables. : Free Printable Calendars, Planners, and Schedules

Mon, 2 Jan 2012 19:56:01 +0000

Hey Julie, Thanks! What headings would you like to see instead? Wishing you a happy day, Kristen Beck

Kristens Guide: A practical guide to a happy life with tips,tools, and printables. : Free Printable Calendars, Planners, and Schedules

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 18:34:07 +0000

I'm working on it now! :-)

Kristens Guide: A practical guide to a happy life with tips,tools, and printables. : Postpartum Recovery: Things to Know Before You Give Birth

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 15:09:54 +0000

Thanks for the compliment! I'm not a fan of lying either. I used to have a "total honesty all the time" rule, but in learning about human relationships, I've recognized that not every relationship is ideal in which clear and honest communication are accepted. I've learned over the years that every choice we make is based on a trade-off (i.e. "Which will be more difficult to deal, with and which will be more beneficial?) rather than deeming anything as "good" or "bad," so I've realized that there are times when lying is more beneficial that the consequences of being honest. New mamas are already under a lot of stress, and for some partners who don't understand, the "no boom boom" stance can become an additional source of tension and even erupt into arguments. Couples with such tense relationships likely need to have counseling to work through the underlying feelings that lead to the tension and conflict associated with "not tonight, dear," but everything needs to be prioritized, and the healing mama and new baby take priority over sexual gratification. Thus, a lie, in such relationships, may be warranted to help buy some peace during recovery, and the more intense counseling can happen later when it moves up on the priority list.

Kristens Guide: A practical guide to a happy life with tips,tools, and printables. : The Truth About Pregnancy Symptoms

Thu, 7 Jul 2011 00:08:21 +0000

Hey Vicky! First, I'm not a physician or nurse practitioner, so please don't take anything I say as medical advice. Second, ensure that you see licensed physicians or nurses qualified to handle pregnancy issues. Third, my skin had a tight uncomfortable feeling that developed quickly during pregnancy due to high blood pressure and edema. This left my skin feeling painful as well. I became far more sensitive to salt,which made my symptoms worse. I had to be very careful of my sodium intake (especially in processed foods and foods from restaurants!). It could also be similar to the bloating and breast tenderness of PMS symptoms, which often appear during pregnancy (due to the pregnancy of course, not due to PMS). Definitely talk to your health care provider about it!

Kristens Guide: A practical guide to a happy life with tips,tools, and printables. : Weight Loss Profile Calculator

Fri, 1 Jul 2011 18:45:52 +0000

Hmmm, yup, it needs fixing. I'll add that to my to-do list. The only thing that would cause a problem with is your waist-height ratio, nothing else. Thanks for letting me know! I'll get on it!

Kristens Guide: A practical guide to a happy life with tips,tools, and printables. : Strength Training

Sun, 27 Feb 2011 01:52:21 +0000

Haven't updated it yet, Adam, but I've added the task to my very long to-do list. :)