Balancing Life with Love, Laughter, and a Little Bit of Moxie!
Yesterday I got into a tug-of-war with myself. It was dark, cool and 4 a.m. I did not sleep well the night before and my bed was so comfortable. But I greatly needed to get up for my daily workout. I hate working out when I am that tired. I wanted to blow it […]
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Mother’s Day is May 11 and now is the time to start thinking about the ultimate Mother’s Day gift. Is mom a fitness chic? Here are some fitness-related gifts that mamas at any fitness level will adore. We handpicked 10 fitness and health related gift ideas for mom. Time to get to shopping! {Disclosure: This […]
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I love when my mother-in-law comes to visit. She is always bringing us great treats. This past visit she brought a ton of fresh fruits and vegetables, salads, and 2 roasted chickens. I am not sure just how hungry she thought we were going to be that weekend but the second roasted chicken sat cooked […]
Continue ReadingIt seems like this winter is lasting so much longer than winters of the past which means cold and flu season is sticking around longer as well. This winter, since the husband and I are following a Paleo lifestyle, we have ended up eating vastly diverse and hearty meals that include fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, […]
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Do you have a child that gets chronic ear infections? I have to admit, I never thought that I would have a child that has an ear infection almost every other month during the cold, flu and ear ache season, but I do. Pediatricians seem to be more interested in prescribing antibiotics for a “redness” […]
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My toddler absolutely loves bath time. When he is cranky, I will put him in a warm bath with his bath toys and he instantly is calm. There have been times, however, when his bath toys just will not suffice. I recently started noticing that his “artistic” side was starting to shine outside of the […]
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Making your own baby food is simple and economical. Using fresh produce, grains, and lean meats can make delicious and nutritious baby foods for your baby and save money on prepackaged baby food. Plus, DIY baby food allows your baby the opportunity to eat the same food as the rest of the family.
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“To love God and neighbor is not something abstract, but profoundly concrete: it means seeing in every person and face of the Lord to be served, to serve him concretely.” (Pope Francis, Address during Visit at the Homeless Shelter “Dona Di Maria,” 5/21/13) If you are anything like me, you may always feel obligated to […]
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I recently became enthralled with the idea of making DIY Gifts for the holidays. The idea of crafting something myself to give is the ultimate show of love this time of year. How about creating a holiday gift that is fun, easy and practical?
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Aromatherapy, a way to use essential oils to improve psychological and physical health, is gaining much popularity as a chemical free way to alleviate symptoms. Essential oils are extracted from a plant’s root, bark, stalk, flower, or leaves. Essential oils are used in lotions, perfumes, rubs, and tinctures. Today there are a multitude of essential […]
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