Spending time with our family has been reduced due to the pandemic. My youngest wanting to spend more time with his cousins and with Zak Popcorn Bowls we were able to host a fun virtual movie night for them to enjoy. The cousins crew are always looking for fun ways to hang out and spend…
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Morning Rituals That Make All the Difference
We all know that feeling of being woken up by our child way earlier than we would like to be and feeling frenzied as we have demands thrown at us left and right. This sudden frantic feeling is the worst at any time of day, but something about it first thing in the morning just…
Natural Ways to Relax
Being a mother is, without a doubt, the most challenging job there is. During a pandemic, you are a mother who’s probably been helping with virtual learning and working herself all while running a household? It can feel impossible at times. Sure, having a glass of wine at the end of the night can help…
How to Plan a Baking Day With Your Children
Baking is one of those activities that brings back warm memories of kids with their moms and grandmothers. I hear so many people reminisce about the times they would spend baking with those they love. While things are different now, and we can easily buy cookies and bread from the store, there is something special…
Tips for Making Hard Changes a Little Easier
Life is full of a lot of hard choices. We could all use a way to make them easier. Sometimes, the choices are hard because it is difficult to know the right thing to do in a given situation. Other times, the choices are hard because of the difficulty involved in carrying them out. Either…
Best Gifts You Can Give Yourself
Taking care of yourself means finally acknowledging that you, too, are valuable. Moreover, self-care includes paying attention to your needs and the things that make you happy. Prioritizing one’s own needs may appear to be sensible, but it rarely works out that way. However, when we face difficult circumstances, such as poor health, a financial…
Post Workout Recovery: Are You Taking the Right Approach?
Are you the type of person who puts a lot of time and effort into your workout preparation? Do you often skip some or all of the post-workout recovery steps? If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. After all, when you’re done working out it’s safe to assume that you want to do nothing more…
Healthy Hobbies
We’ve spent the last year locked down in our homes with family and possibly friends if you’ve got a roommate or a trusted bubble. We’re all started to get back out there one way or another and at a pace that feels comfortable for us, which is exciting but can be scary, too! Though our…
4 Powerful Steps To Reduce Financial Stress
We all want to reduce stress, and slashing financial stress is often at the top of the list. In our constant pursuit to reduce stress, many people focus first on the things they can see. When we feel stressed, we can feel like we’re carrying a backpack loaded with bricks. We may find that we…
Managing Our Health From Top To Bottom
Our health and the health of our loved ones have taken on greater significance over the past year. We have seen how fragile good health can be. While in general we know we should eat better and exercise more sometimes we get lost in all the medical advice that is out there. Managing our health…
6 Creative Shifts To Enjoy Life — and Save Money
These days, more than ever, we’re seeing fresh creative ways to live life fully. It’s the people in our lives that matter most. You may be finding that the best things in life are free. Yet, we all love to buy our way to happiness. I don’t know if you agree, but sometimes saving money,…
6 Easy Tips for Self-Care and Earth-Care
These days, we’re all looking for ways to get better at self-care, and caring for the earth. While there are many benefits for learning how to be better at caring, the big ones are quite obvious. Caring for yourself, you’ll protect your health and happiness. You’ll have more energy, feel happier, and have the resilience…
Five Ways to Take Care of Yourself During this Turbulent Time
It’s no secret that the last year has been a turbulent period. While the COVID-19 pandemic continues, it is absolutely crucial to take care of yourself. Not only should you do your best to stay healthy during this perilous medical time, it is also very important to pay attention to your mental health. There are…
How to Prepare for Your New Dog
Bringing a dog into your home is such an exciting experience! They will become your new best friend and instantly become a part of the family. As thrilled as you might be about your new pet, however, it’s important that you make sure your home is a safe environment and that you have everything you…
Smarter Shopping in 7 Easy Steps
Whether shopping for necessities, occasional treats, gifts for loved ones, or luxury items, we all like to get the best deal. From regular groceries at the store to online shopping, it can be difficult to strike a balance between convenience, quality, and value. Often, we stick with retailers which are familiar to us or are…