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The GEM Debate: Should Single Mothers Be Called THIS?
The GEM Debate: Should Single Mothers Be Called THIS? As Father’s Day wishes rolled in my Facebook status bar Sunday, I knew I would see it. I knew there’d be some reference to a “single mother” holding it down for the absentee father in her child’s life; and I knew I’d be incensed. [...]
Read More →Ask Rene: Why Is My Sister-In-Law So EVIL?
Ask Rene: Why Is My Sister-In-Law So EVIL? Hi Rene: I have been with my husband for seven years, married for four of those. My sister-in-law doesn’t like me and I have no clue why. Admittedly she is better as of about a year now since she found Jesus. Now she doesn’t blatantly disrespect me [...]
Read More →Life Lessons: Allen Klein
Life Lessons: Allen Klein Are you happy at the moment? I am extremely happy due to great friends, family, spouse, my spiritual community and my right livelihood. I also believe that we can all be happy, no matter what. Things are the way they are; our attitude towards those things is what makes us happy [...]
Read More →The GEM Debate: Start A Protest Or Start A Project?
The GEM Debate: Start A Protest Or Start A Project? I’m not sure where we got off track, but let’s right this thang, shall we? Today I came across an article about Victoria’s Secret. The store is being protested because the lingerie empire has a cap on their cup sizes. Being a gal with [...]
Read More →We Have A Winner! A Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 From BuyDig Goes To…
We Have A Winner! A Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 From BuyDig Goes To… Before we get to that, I just wanted to let you know that we are all winners. BuyDig.com is offering a $10 savings on the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 exclusively for GEM’s readers, followers, and friends. Just use the code GEMTABLET10 at checkout to [...]
Read More →Guest Posting: All The World’s A Stage (Manager)
Guest Posting: All The World’s A Stage (Manager) (Note from Rene: I worked with Kim Miller for years back when I had that big gig at CBS. A consumate professional, we had some great times traveling the country and experiencing assignments ranging from the ramp up of the Gulf War to air shows in [...]
Read More →Monday Morning Motivation: The Rancher’s Dirty (Half) Dozen (PODCAST)
Monday Morning Motivation: The Rancher’s Dirty (Half) Dozen (PODCAST) Hi guys and happy Monday! As you know, I travel quite a bit, taping various TV shows (Sweet Retreats and Exhale on Aspire) which means I meet some of the most interesting people. Most recently, I had a chance to spend time with Mike [...]
Read More →Happy Birthday Cole! 15 Things I Learned Raising This Boy (So Far)
Happy Birthday Cole! 15 Things I Learned Raising This Boy (So Far) Today is a really big day for me. Well I guess not as big for me as it is for my son, Cole, who turns 15 today. Honestly I can’t believe it; that little guy who took his time getting here (though more [...]
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Ask Rene: Why Is My Sister-In-Law So EVIL?
Ask Rene: Why Is My Sister-In-Law So EVIL? Hi Rene: I have been with my husband for seven years, married for four of those. My sister-in-law doesn’t like me and I have no clue why. Admittedly she is better as of about a year now since she found Jesus. Now she doesn’t blatantly disrespect me [...]
Read More →Ask Rene: How Can I Get My Relatives To Understand?
Ask Rene: How Can I Get My Relatives To Understand? Hi Rene, I have a 9-year-old son who has Asperger’s Syndrome. Under the umbrella of Asperger’s he also has ADHD, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Oppositional Defiance Disorder and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. I have been a teacher of Early Childhood Education for over 25 years. Labeling [...]
Read More →Ask Rene: Does He Love Me Or Not?
Ask Rene: Does He Love Me Or Not? My ex and I had dated for a bit and everything was good; I can honestly say, he has made me the happiest since my last relationship. Dealing with the death of my dad, school, looking for job and college all become a bit easier when it [...]
Read More →Ask Rene: Why Can’t My Neighbor Keep Her Kids QUIET?
Ask Rene: Why Can’t My Neighbor Keep Her Kids QUIET? Hi Rene. I just love reading Good Enough Mother and I was hoping you’d be able to help with my situation. My family just moved into a first floor apartment. The woman upstairs and her children are so extremely loud. She has two [...]
Read More →Ask Rene: Business (And Friendship) Gone Bad… Should I Intervene?
Ask Rene: Business (And Friendship) Gone Bad… Should I Intervene? Hi Rene: My adult son has a new business, spraying pine beetles and now started adding spraying weeds in lawns. My friend hired him and he sprayed her weeds. The application stated that the weeds will die in 7 to 14 days. But they [...]
Read More →Ask Rene: I Hate Being A Mom!
Ask Rene: I Hate Being A Mom! I know it’s late in the game to be coming to this conclusion but I think I’ve made a terrible mistake. It really even hurts my heart to say this out loud but I don’t think I’m cut out to be a mother. I have two children [...]
Read More →Ask Rene: Why Won’t My Mom Support Me?
Ask Rene: Why Won’t My Mom Support Me? My mom gets angry very easily. When I get bad grades and do other bad things, all I know is that she is ready to get angry. I’ve tried steering around this by lying, and it works, but I don’t feel this is a healthy relationship. [...]
Read More →Ask Rene: I HATE Volunteering At My Kids’ School!
Ask Rene: I HATE Volunteering At My Kids’ School! Dear Rene, Congratulations on all your hard work! I wish I could be a little more like you which is why I’m writing for help. I’ve just moved to a new town with my 11-year-old son.
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Life Lessons: Allen Klein
Life Lessons: Allen Klein Are you happy at the moment? I am extremely happy due to great friends, family, spouse, my spiritual community and my right livelihood. I also believe that we can all be happy, no matter what. Things are the way they are; our attitude towards those things is what makes us happy [...]
Read More →Life Lessons: Susanna Macomb
Life Lessons: Susanna Macomb Are you happy at the moment? Yes! I am very happy. Let’s face it, getting older certainly has its challenges. I don’t love my wrinkles or the fact that I am no longer a size 6! However, inwardly I feel more beautiful than I have ever felt in my life. [...]
Read More →Life Lessons: Michelle Reece
Life Lessons: Michelle Reece Are you happy at the moment? Yes I am; my life, business, friendships, family couldn’t be better. I am very happy about my new business ventures. Working with new clients, and being on the internt airwaves at Fishbowl Radio Network. If you could go back and say anything to your 16-year-old [...]
Read More →Life Lessons: Maria Smith
Life Lessons: Maria Smith Are you happy at the moment? I am. I’m a lot of things actually and happy is definitely one of them. If you could go back and say anything to your 16-year-old self now – what would it be? “You are beautifully and wonderfully made. You were meant to be here. [...]
Read More →Life Lessons: Kristen Brown
Life Lessons: Kristen Brown Are you happy at the moment? Yes! It’s up to me to choose happiness so even when life is not perfect, I consciously remind myself that I have the choice as to whether I torture myself with negative emotions or rise above and just be happy with what I have [...]
Read More →Life Lessons: Elle Burton
Life Lessons: Elle Burton Are you happy at the moment? Yes, I can say I’m happy with my life at the moment. If you could go back and say anything to your 16-year-old self now – what would it be? I would tell myself that everything is going to be fine. You’re a smart young [...]
Read More →Life Lessons: Rissi Palmer
Life Lessons: Rissi Palmer Are you happy at the moment? I am If you could go back and say anything to your 16-year-old self now – what would it be? I would say tell myself to value and believe in myself more. At 16 I was dealing with an eating disorder that caused me to [...]
Read More →Life Lessons: Nicole Brady
Life Lessons: Nicole Brady Are you happy at the moment? Right now, at this very moment, yes. I’m happy. I am easily stressed out by silly little things but when I sit down and count my blessings, I have everything in the world TO be happy: A wonderful, healthy and intelligent family, a roof over [...]
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Tandem Tantrums: Family Won’t Go For Something New? Just TRYit!
Tandem Tantrums: Family Won’t Go For Something New? Just TRYit! So your family won’t do anything outside of the normal routine, huh? Same foods, same friends, same activities? I definitely know how you feel. Friends and activities of a three-year-old are all on me, but Joelle’s ideal of cuisine is a whole pack of crackers [...]
Read More →10 From GEM: 10 Tips To Survive A Family Road Trip
10 From GEM: 10 Tips To Survive A Family Road Trip This weekend marks the unofficial start of summer. Over 75% of Americans are taking a summer vacation this year. If you’re one of the millions that will be hitting the road with your family, you’ll definitely want to keep reading for 10 things [...]
Read More →Tandem Tantrums: The Limited Time Magic Of 18 Summers
Tandem Tantrums: The Limited Time Magic Of 18 Summers When we – and by we I mean Team GEM – went to Disney Social Media Moms last year, they mentioned that we as parents only get 18 summers with our kids. That’s right. Creating memories with our kids is important and the earlier it starts, [...]
Read More →GEM Recommends: Disney’s Planes (VIDEO)
GEM Recommends: Disney’s Planes (VIDEO) Well, howdy! How are you guys doing? Hanging on? Waiting for that Friday whistle? Have I got a we’re-almost-there-let’s-watch-some-videos-at-work fun for you! Disney is doing it again! And when I say again, they’ve done movies, but this one is a spin-off literally and figuratively. Take a look.
Read More →10 From GEM: Spring Break Edition..Tech Toys For The Entire Family
10 From GEM: Spring Break Edition: Tech Toys For The Entire Family Spring Break. One of my girlfriends has a child who is at “that age” where they want to stay in the house and sleep for the better part of the day as their activity. As much fun as that might be for some, [...]
Read More →10 From GEM: Spring Break Edition: 10 Ways To Save Money On A Road Trip
10 From GEM: Spring Break Edition: 10 Ways To Save Money On A Road Trip Road trips seem like a pretty cheap way to travel on vacation, but it can get very expensive very quickly without proper planning. Sure, you do save money because you didn’t buy airline tickets or rent a car; but [...]
Read More →GEM On The GO! Good Enough Mother Goes Off The Grid
GEM On The GO! Good Enough Mother Goes Off The Grid Adios! Sayonara! I bid you Adieu! And all that other good stuff. You guys already know I’ve been hopping all over the place, bringing you fantastic ideas for vacation rental homes by way of our new show, Sweet Retreats on the Live Well Network. [...]
Read More →Where In The World Is Good Enough Mother? Marfa, Texas, Baby!
Where In The World Is Good Enough Mother? Marfa, Texas, Baby! Another week, another city.. it is my life and I am LOVING it! Yep, Sweet Retreats and its host (that’s me!) is hitting the road again, bringing you ideas on some really cool places to stay the next time you want to get away. [...]
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Buying Or Selling? Real Talk About Real Estate!
Buying Or Selling? Real Talk About Real Estate! Oooh now this is going to be FUN! Today’s complex real estate market may be challenging to navigate… unless you’ve got an expert in your corner! I’m excited to share that The California Association of REALTORS® has asked yours truly to host a series of web chats, [...]
Read More →Monday Morning Motivation: Why Is It So Hard For Us To “Lean In”?
Monday Morning Motivation: Why Is It So Hard For Us To “Lean In”? (RENE SYLER TV ALERT: Hey guys, I’m going to be on CNN today, around noon EST talking about this very topic so make sure you tune in!) Hola my peeps! I’m up early on the West Coast, San Diego to be [...]
Read More →Where In The World Is Good Enough Mother? Marfa, Texas, Baby!
Where In The World Is Good Enough Mother? Marfa, Texas, Baby! Another week, another city.. it is my life and I am LOVING it! Yep, Sweet Retreats and its host (that’s me!) is hitting the road again, bringing you ideas on some really cool places to stay the next time you want to get away. [...]
Read More →Where In The World Is Good Enough Mother? Sedona, Baby!
Where In The World Is Good Enough Mother? Sedona, Baby! ” On the road again.. just can’t wait to get on the road again….. “ Someone put on my Facebook page the other day that 2013 was off like a trebuchet and since it’s been some time since I was in school, I had [...]
Read More →Gays In The Boy Scouts: Why It’s WAY Past Time
Gays In The Boy Scouts: Why It’s WAY Past Time Today is a very big day for the Boy Scouts of America. Its national leadership is going to decide whether to allow gay participation in the organization. I say, it’s about time. Honestly, I can’t believe that we are still talking about this in 2013. [...]
Read More →Where In The World Is Good Enough Mother? Florida, Baby!
Where In The World Is Good Enough Mother? Florida, Baby! Hey guys! Just a real quick check-in to let you know we are on the run again. Hey, did you have a chance to catch our new show, Sweet Retreats on the Live Well Network the other night ? If you didn’t see it on [...]
Read More →The GEM Spotlight: Beyond The Bag Fundraiser
The GEM Spotlight: Beyond The Bag Fundraiser Hola my GEMs! We’re going to start something new here. I do a fair amount of public speaking around the country and am always looking for ways to help those who spend so much time helping others. So we’re creating a new strand here called The GEM [...]
Read More →Monday Morning Motivation: The Best Is Yet To Come!
Monday Morning Motivation: The Best Is Yet To Come! Baby…… I’M BACK! Hola GEMs and Happy Monday! Some of you may be off this holiday and if you are, enjoy! Around these parts, we’re ramping up for a crazy stint of travel. I’m getting ready to hit the road to shoot two [...]
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The GEM Debate: Should Single Mothers Be Called THIS?
The GEM Debate: Should Single Mothers Be Called THIS? As Father’s Day wishes rolled in my Facebook status bar Sunday, I knew I would see it. I knew there’d be some reference to a “single mother” holding it down for the absentee father in her child’s life; and I knew I’d be incensed. [...]
Read More →The GEM Debate: Start A Protest Or Start A Project?
The GEM Debate: Start A Protest Or Start A Project? I’m not sure where we got off track, but let’s right this thang, shall we? Today I came across an article about Victoria’s Secret. The store is being protested because the lingerie empire has a cap on their cup sizes. Being a gal with [...]
Read More →The GEM Debate: Should Dads Step Away From The Desk?
The GEM Debate: Should Dads Step Away From The Desk? Well here’s an interesting little piece. The Wall Street Journal reports that more and more companies are offering some type of paternity leave for dads to bond with their new family member. YAY! But the flip side? Not many are taking advantage of that. [...]
Read More →The GEM Debate: Should You Invite Dad To A Sleepover?
The GEM Debate: Should You Invite Dad To A Sleepover? Gender equality. I do believe that the last two people on Earth will not be copulating to ensure the survival of the species, but rather still debating this issue. Today’s debate may not have an answer to the question, but let’s discuss and see what [...]
Read More →The GEM Debate: Is Making Obese Kids As Bad As MAKING Obese Kids?
The GEM Debate: Is Making Obese Kids As Bad As MAKING Obese Kids? As a country, we have been trying to combat obesity in children for quite some time. It’s definitely an epidemic. But what we haven’t come together on, is exactly how to solve the problem, and, thus, enters today’s debate. You see [...]
Read More →The GEM Debate: Kids Being Kids Unless You Make Them Do THIS..
The GEM Debate: Kids Being Kids Unless You Make Them Do THIS.. “Inside Out Day,” “Pajama Day,” or even “Silly Hat Day” – do you let your kids participate in these activities at their schools? These are some of the themes teachers and students come up with to give children a way to enjoy [...]
Read More →The GEM Debate: Does Good Sex Before Marriage Mean No Divorce?
The GEM Debate: Does Good Sex Before Marriage Mean No Divorce? The situation at hand: A woman, Jessica Ciencin Henriquez, made a pledge to stay a virgin until marriage and did just that, but found that the greatness in the relationship didn’t translate to the bedroom. It was such a bummer that she got a [...]
Read More →The GEM Debate: Should Victoria’s Secret Have To Do This?
The GEM Debate: Should Victoria’s Secret Have To Do This? Women who undergo mastectomies are very strong people who deserve to live life as normally as they possibly can after this life altering surgery. Sadly, one of the hurdles to that life is finding a bra. Allan Maiden tried to remedy the bra problem [...]
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