Balancing Life with Love, Laughter, and a Little Bit of Moxie!
Depression can make you feel unhappy and make life feel kind of gloomy. But it doesn’t have to be this way. You can improve your mood. Even a very mild depression can affect your vibrancy, energy, relationships, motivation, job performance, wellbeing, and other areas of your life. More serious depression can cause additional concerns, including […]
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Have you ever bought your toddler a new toy, only to realize that she would rather play with the box it came in? Toddlers have a great capability to enjoy the simple things in life and build imaginary worlds. At this enchanting age, practically everything is pristine, and we can rest knowing that our connection […]
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If you are searching for a meal that leaves you full and satisfied, One-Pan Smothered Keto Pork Chops is the recipe to try. You will have a first-class dish in just a few minutes with this one-pan recipe! Simple One-Pan Smothered Keto Pork Chops Being on keto, I really try to cook a variation of different […]
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Times are tough and budgets seem to get tighter and tighter. Despite this fact, there are tons of activities that you can do with your toddler for free. There is nothing wrong with occasionally doing special activities that cost money but if you are a stay at home mom you know how quickly some […]
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Back when I started my first round of Whole30, before I found out I was pregnant, I was a little saddened that I was unable to enjoy some of my more favorite “healthy” foods because they included non-approved ingredients. Some may think that the Whole30 is some ultra-strict, no fun diet. That is FAR […]
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Remember when you were a child walking barefoot through the warm summer grass or on a warm beach? It is hard not to feel nostalgic when you think about kicking off your shoes and feeling the earth under your feet. Our ancestors throughout history walked barefoot or had other direct contact with the Earth. […]
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The ketogenic (or keto, for short) diet is the type of meal plan that is high in healthy fats and low in carbohydrates, with a moderate amount of protein. The purpose of this diet is to get most of your calories from protein and fat than from carbohydrates. This diet works by reducing the amount […]
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Each year, during Lent, I struggle so much to find recipes to satisfy my family on our meatless days. This year is even more challenging while trying to maintain a Paleo lifestyle since white carbohydrates (bread, rice, pasta, white potatoes, etc.) and dairy (cheeses, milk, etc.) are completely out of the question as substitutes for […]
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As a mom of four kids, I do my fair share of trying to get my kids to listen to me. Sometimes it’s just one child acting out, sometimes it’s ALL of them. While being under stay-at-home orders, this has gotten even more challenging as we navigate schooling from home, Chicagoland’s ever-changing weather, and longer-than-normal […]
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Recent research shows that probiotics are important to good health. They have impact many vital body functions and are the secret to the anti-aging process. Many people take a multi-vitamin each day as a preventative. The truth is that probiotics are likely more important than your multi-vitamin. Probiotics are the valuable bacteria that live primarily […]
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