Own Your Happiness
This topic is very near and dear to me. Why, because it takes a long time for the average person to understand and really put into practice owning your own happiness. Today’s world is filled with stress. There are pandemics, rioting, virtual school, work stress, financial stresses and so much more. I am a very type A personality. I am stubborn, determined, persistent, organized and driving. When things do not go my way, I get stressed out. For years, I would have a bad day at work and bring that stress home with me. It would be...
read moreHaving a Baby? Here are the products that we loved…
When you are having your first baby it can be very overwhelming. It is such a special time, but there is so much to think about, your hormones are out of control and you do not know what to expect. On top of it all, your friends, parents, grandparents, work associates and even the stranger in the grocery store seem to have opinions they want to share with you. Here’s the truth of the matter, everyone has good intentions and just want to help. I wrote this article not to give you one more opinion to overwhelm you, but to...
read moreTips to fitting a healthy diet and exercise into your busy schedule
I am one of those lucky people that loves to exercise. It wakes me up, provides stress relief and just makes me feel good. However, like most people, I am very busy and sometimes it is hard to make the time. Let me make one thing clear, I love to exercise, but not enough to wake up at 4am to head to the gym, then get ready for work, get my kiddo ready for school, drop him off and then head to the office. If you are that person, I am envious. Please send me your tips! Exercise has so many benefits. Healthline sites the top ten as: It Can...
read moreHow Grandparents Enhance our lives!
I want to start by dedicating this blog post to my Mom, Dad, Grandmother and In-laws. I am fortunate to have all of them still living and able to be with my son as he grows up. He is very lucky! My husband and I both grew up knowing just how important family was. Our son, at the young age of five also feels that way. He always wants to be with his grandparents. He is lucky as all of them do so many different things with him to enhance his life. All live near us except my Dad, who is in Maine. Usually, we see my husbands parents and my mom...
read moreHow to Manage Virtual School Without All of The Stress
No one ever thought that we would be living through a pandemic, and yet we are. Life can really throw curve balls our way. Virtual school for many is one of those curve balls that has come with this pandemic. I have a son in Kindergarten and he started virtual learning two months ago. He has 2-3 hours a day of live online classes and then 9-12 independent assignments, which really means parent taught assignments because five year olds cannot read. Our house, has become so stressful. My husband and I both have been working from home, but...
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