(Part 2 in a 2 part travel series. Click here for part 1.) In my last post, I discussed real life lessons learned from traveling with my family. For me, traveling is a necessity of life. I know some people will say that it is a luxury, but I want to challenge that belief. As […]
(Part 1 in a 2 part travel series. Click here for part 2.) Is traveling an important part of your life? It certainly is for me. Why? Because we live in a beautiful, amazing world. Yes, that’s right, I said it. I’m not an ostrich with my head in the sand ignoring all of the […]
They’re staring at you with big, sad eyes looking like they’re starving and must have something to eat. No, this isn’t the scene from the local animal shelter. It’s your children wanting a mid-afternoon snack. So what do you feed them that will fuel their bodies and avoid the sugar crash an hour later? Keep on […]
Do you ever feel like you have a gorilla on your back? I sometimes do. That is what carrying emotional baggage can feel like, like something is holding you down with the weight of the world. In the past, I’ve had some family issues come up that weighed me down and prompted me to ponder […]
Who has a perfectly organized home? If you answered no, then you need a secret weapon to organize all of your stuff- the family command center. If you answered yes, then I would love to hear YOUR secrets! Anyhoo, nobody likes to look at stacks of paper or scribbled notes thrown haphazardly on the counter. […]
Do you ever struggle with trying to get meals ready during the week? That’s why quick crockpot meals are an absolutely essential tool to have in your arsenal. I use mine every week, sometimes more than once. When I don’t know what to cook, I know my slow cooker friend will help! So pull out […]
There you are, watching your favorite movie, when suddenly you hear it again- the annoying scratch, scratch, scratch from the family dog. Could it be a food allergy? Not possible, you say? Read on for the most common food allergy myths in pets. Food Allergy Myths in Pets 1) MYTH #1: “My sweet Buddy had always eaten this […]
(Part 2 in the sleep series.) After my latest post, you should now understand how important sleep is for both physical and mental health. Therefore, what do you do if you’re up tossing and turning night after night and wondering how to improve sleep? Read on to learn more about how to improve sleep, so […]
(Part 1 in the sleep series. Click here for part 2.) Pop quiz hotshot: How much sleep did you get last night? If you’re like most Americans, probably not enough. Plus, you likely grossly underestimate the importance of sleep. I mean, who has time for sleep when you have bills to pay and laundry to […]
(Part 2 in the stress series.) After reading my previous post, hopefully you aren’t a ball of nerves worrying about the effects of stress on the body and saying, “Great, so now what?”. Don’t worry, I wouldn’t leave you hanging. Now that you understand what stress can do, I want to discuss some basic techniques for stress […]