Alex Daniels

With winter just around the corner, many of us can expect a power outage as the snow begins to fly and cold temperatures settle in. Even during the warmer months, electrical outages can be a problem and it's a good idea to be prepared when you literally find yourself...

When you're in a new relationship, it's often difficult to know what kind of gift to give for a birthday or other special occasion. The key is to show thoughtfulness without being over the top and buying a gift that makes your sweetheart feel uncomfortable or indebted to you...

In-laws are a big part of making a relationship work. Getting along with your in-laws will mean that you have an ally in conflicts, or at the very least a voice of reason instead of an opposing voice. In fact, acrimonious relationships with in-laws is one of the top reasons...

The decision to make a home with your partner is a crucial step in the advancement of your relationship. Where once living together before a couple got married was rare, and a lot of the time even considered taboo, today it is quite common for a couple to live together...

Almost everyone has heard about the traditions of the silver and gold anniversary. These are incredibly important dates in the married lives of any couple. One could argue that these milestones have even more significance today, with the rate of divorce higher in North America than ever before. The 25 (silver)...

Tony Soprano may have made counseling cool, but the fact is that there are still a lot of misconceptions about counseling, especially when it comes to couples. Many people see the act of seeking out help as a last resort, a final attempt to save a relationship on the rocks....

"And who gives this woman in marriage to this man?" There are few more controversial words uttered in the modern wedding ceremony. The words are so socially loaded to some people's way of thinking, in fact, that if you have a ceremony presided over by a justice of the peace, he...

Although it may appear a few items down your list of things you think of for decorations at Christmas time (after Christmas trees, lights, presents, and even nativity scenes) the wreath is one of the most enduring holiday symbols that there is. With its roots in pagan history, the wreath...