What do you do at the end of a busy day when you want to relax? If it’s sitting in front of the TV and binge watching a Netflix series, have you thought there might be better ways to unwind than that? You might be surprised to learn that watching TV has the opposite effect, according to a recent survey. Rather than relaxing you, it leads…
Making time to reflect and be grateful for all the wonderful things you have can be challenging. Especially when you’re busy is when you need this time! Whether you are preparing for a more grateful Thanksgiving, or you just want to take a moment to think about all the things you have to be grateful for, a challenge can help you do just that. This is…
During a recent Periscope broadcast, I shared some of my tips for keeping myself and my family healthy. Elderberry syrup is at the top of that list. An amazing older neighbor taught me how to make elderberry syrup when I was a young, single mother and it has been a staple in my household ever since. What I Use to Make Elderberry Syrup (This article…
Stress has a funny way of taking us by surprise and wrecking our calm demeanor. One minute we feel like we have everything under control, and the next minute we are panicking trying to find a matching sock before the kids run out the door for school. Here are 5 tips to help you stay calm and carry on when you’re overwhelmed: Tip 1: Remove yourself…
Candy corn and pumpkin spice. Two flavors of the fall season that you either love or … don’t. I know that’s putting it mildly. I was in the latter category UNTIL … we tried this simple fall snack mix. My daughter loves candy corn and white chocolate. And somehow both ended up in our grocery basket recently. One guess! We decided to compromise with this snack…
Aladdin is the exciting tale of the charming street rat Aladdin, the courageous and self-determined Princess Jasmine and the Genie who may be the key to their future. Did you hear? Aladdin releases in theaters everywhere on May 24, 2019! Directed by Guy Ritchie, who brings his singular flair for fast-paced, visceral action to the fictitious port city of Agrabah, the film is written by John August and…
This post is sponsored by the Center for Parent and Teen Communication. All opinions (and memories!) are my own. THEN I could spend hours watching this tiny creation that was an extension of me. You have the most infectious laugh and grin that lights up your entire face. From the moment I held you in my arms for the first time we’ve had a bond like…
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