Patti Carmalt-Vener


Stories by Patti Carmalt-Vener

Stick to your guns

You can be warm to loved ones and still firm about what you want

Author Patti Carmalt-Vener Date 02/04/2010
Mirror, Mirror ...

Be wary of attempts at being more beautiful evolving into an unhealthy obsession over elusive ideals

Author Patti Carmalt-Vener Date 01/28/2010
Just listen to yourself

‘Hear’ what your body’s telling you, then find the best people possible to fulfill those demands

Author Patti Carmalt-Vener Date 01/21/2010
They are what you eat

Providing kids with healthy food helps them practice good self-care, which enhances their sense of self-worth

Author Patti Carmalt-Vener Date 01/14/2010
Persistence pays

Focus, accountability and commitment are critical to fulfilling new year’s resolutions

Author Patti Carmalt-Vener Date 01/07/2010
Fresh start

New Year is the right time to resolve to change for the better

Author Patti Carmalt-Vener Date 12/31/2009
Christmas on the run

A trip to Grandma’s tests a family’s unity during challenging times

Author Patti Carmalt-Vener Date 12/24/2009
A gift just for you

Pamper yourself to beat stress over hectic holiday tasks

Author Patti Carmalt-Vener Date 12/17/2009
The perfect hostess

Be sure your holiday feast doesn’t feature too many cooks in the kitchen

Author Patti Carmalt-Vener Date 12/10/2009
Loving you

Recognize the damage you’ve done to yourself and commit to changing for the better

Author Patti Carmalt-Vener Date 12/03/2009
Thanks for sharing

Get kids into the holiday spirit by establishing gratitude as a family priority

Author Patti Carmalt-Vener Date 11/25/2009
Hmmm ... What else isn't true?

It’s important to quickly dispel fibs told in the early stages of Internet dating

Author Patti Carmalt-Vener Date 11/19/2009
Working at love

A co-worker’s intimate game of footsies with a customer leads to some harsh realizations

Author Patti Carmalt-Vener Date 11/12/2009
Nowhere to turn

Unplanned teen pregnancy is one of the times that tests your ability to have unconditional self-love

Author Patti Carmalt-Vener Date 11/05/2009
Swinging back into life

Single parents who are dating again need to pay attention to potential red flags

Author Patti Carmalt-Vener Date 10/28/2009