Unconditional Love
Protector, “Therapizer”, Playmate, Altruism, and Most Importantly, Love at First Sight When I first saw her as I scrolled through
Crazytown
Binkies and Dinkies and Crazytown I think we have officially joined Crazytown. We took a Christmas trip to Reidsville GA
This Memorial Day weekend, area school kids really brought a smile to the veterans’ faces…
A special SHOUT OUT to the schools who participated in this Memorial Day collection. There were so many thoughtful
Why You Should Feel Good About Giving
Why should you feel good? Giving is one of the best ways to feel better every day. What did you
To Those Who Gave So Much…Never Forgotten
“Greater love has no one than this- that he would lay down his life for his friends.” John 15:13 Without
Cards for Our Veterans…with the hope for transformation
The greatest gift you can give someone is your time. I wholeheartedly believe that and do what I can to
Letting Go of Anxiety
Anxiety can be nature’s way of telling us to slow down and relax, or it can be the result of
Here are a Few Ways to Help Children and Teens Learn How to Cope with Stress as the New School Year Progresses
In addition to the normal stress people experience these days, like so many parents, with our youngest just beginning high
Acute Stress Disorder: Helping Children and Adolescents Find Their Way Back
Acute Stress Disorder Anyone who lives through a traumatic event can experience an extreme psychological reaction to the trauma. They
Silencing Your Inner Critic
You may know the voice. Some of us are all too familiar with it. The one in your head that
Love Yourself Through Affirmations and Other Techniques
Life isn’t always easy. Sometimes, even the strongest people amongst us need a little bit of help to work through
Are You an Introvert, Extrovert, or Ambivert?
Since the introduction of Covid-19, there have been those who were happy to be at home without all the social
Finding Your True Happiness
What truly brings happiness to your life? Every day we do our best to make a difference. Whether it is
Making Uncomfortable Situations Easier
Easy Options to Finding the Calm in an Anxious Situation Ever find yourself in a room full of people and
Cards for Our Vets: Collecting Warm Wishes 2021
Hi Everyone! Hope all of you are enjoying the cooler temperatures! We, at Life of Pretty prefer the warm months,
These are a Few of My Favorite Things to Be Grateful
Countless Things to Be Thankful For: As much as many people look forward to fall and Thanksgiving, remembering that it’s
Thank You from the Bottom of Our Hearts
First and foremost, I wanted to send good wishes to everyone, hope you all had memorable holidays and looking forward
Basics for Surviving Family Get Togethers:
Plan on meeting with relatives this holiday season? Family gatherings are usually looked at as fun or enjoyable, however, many
WISHES FOR OUR WARRIORS COLLECTION 2023
PLEASE HELP WITH DONATIONS OF THINGS LIKE: *Blankets *Twin Sheets * Hats *Gloves *Socks * Thermals (S-XXL) *Scarves *Handwarmers *Crackers/Granola
The Power of Kindness: Simple Acts Can Help Transform So Many Lives
“Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much.” Helen Keller Kindness is not just a momentary
Accepting Your Imperfect Self for True Happiness
Happiness is not a matter of intensity but of balance. Thomas Morton Some people believe that happiness is only something
Resiliency in the New Year
As we begin to say farewell to the memories of this past year, and welcome in 2025, the crowds, traffic
Taking a “time out” for YOU–self-care
Everyone experiences times when we have 50 things we need to get done and feel like we don’t have time
Wishes for Our Warriors 2025
Holidays Are Here Again… Let’s Be Altruistic and Show Our Gratitude For many years, my family and I have spent
Welcome from Life of Pretty
An opening thought from the creators of Life of Pretty. Pretty is a dog. Okay, please don’t tell her we
Letting go and moving forward
I felt so bad. I got up from the couch to do what must be done after 2 coffees and
Self-image (doggy style)
Dogs don’t see size, they don’t judge, they don’t care which dog has the best physical attributes, or whether another
Altruism can be just a simple gesture
So what good are weekends if you can’t have any fun. On a quick note, it’s time for the annual
Being Thankful
Pretty loves me. For a small, furry creature, she does undertand that I love my family, including the furry ones.
The Greatest Gift is…
The greatest gift you can give someone is your time. I wholeheartedly believe that and do what I can to
Stay Calm and Carry On
There comes a time in your life, maybe a few more than there really should be, where you are confronted
Notice the little things
Do you appreciate the little things? One of the greatest mistakes we make is failing to acknowledge the little things