Lessons of Life
Since yesterday was Mother's Day, I thought it was only appropriate to share some thoughts with you today. Many of these thoughts were simply that ...just thoughts. However, today I wanted to go a step further and transform those thoughts into words of wisdom that I learned from my mom. These words of wisdom have actually taught me much in life and consider them actually some of the many lessons of my life. I'm sure if you think back to your … continue reading
You Are An Original!
“When it comes to diet, one size definitely doesn’t fit all.” Christiane Northrup, MD I agree with Dr. Northrup! You are an original. Uniquely and wonderfully made by the One who loves you most! Isn’t that cool? So, when it comes to the right foods to eat, you have to listen to your body. What is right for one person, is not right for another. This is the concept of “bioindividuality,” and it’s what I’d like to talk … continue reading
Talking to your Teen about Drinking and Driving
There is no way to sugar coat it -- car crashes are the number one cause of teen deaths in the United States. Can you believe that 31 percent of teen drivers involved in fatal crashes were drinking alcohol at the time of their death? This information comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. While we've spent many decades speaking out and advocating against teen drunk driving, it is still a big problem. So … continue reading
Making The Sale With Social Media
It's no secret that social media is the marketing wave of the future. Everyone from high schoolers right through to Fortune 500 executives uses social media to connect with friends, business partners, and – in some cases – potential clients. Through my years of working with social media for businesses, I've noticed that a lot of people lack what I call "social media follow-through." I think of it like baseball: you don't stop the motion of … continue reading
Make your kitchen feel bigger!
Everyone knows that kitchens and bathrooms sell homes...mainly because those two space are the most used and require the most expensive equipment. Beyond that, working in an area that is spacious, organized, and pretty makes any task done there more enjoyable. So, whether or not you are looking to sell your home or simply have a smallish kitchen that you wish didn't feel so cramped, check out a few of these easy ways to make it feel … continue reading
The Power of Habit in Your Homeschool
“The habits of the child produce the character of the man… every day, every hour, the parents are either passively or actively forming those habits in their children upon which, more than upon anything else, future character and conduct depend.” –Charlotte Mason At the end of the day do you ever feel like you’ve spent the day nagging and telling your children over and over what to do? We’ve all had those days from time to time. Have … continue reading
Today’s Headline
How To Treat Yourself As A Priority Rather Then As An Option
I know if I asked you if you treat yourself as a Priority rather then as an Option, you would probably say that you try to, but that there just is not enough time in the day. Am I right? I thought as much. I remember when I was growing up, my father worked at IBM and a lot of times when that beeper of his went off, we would not see him for sometimes a couple of days, as a machine might have … continue reading
Today In Health And Well Being
Healthy Snacks for the Busy Mom
It's natural to think of your family when it involves healthy snacks but how often do you think of yourself? In order to keep up with the busyness of your life, you must and I repeat you must focus on choosing healthy meals and healthy snacks to … continue reading
The Benefits of Using Coconut Oil
Coconut oil has been used for many, many years to help different ailments as well as a delicious treat. However, with so much talk about coconut oil, I wanted to share some benefits with you. Coconut oil has made an appearance in our household … continue reading
It’s About So Much More Than Weight Loss
For years I wanted to be thin. I loved the way I felt when I put on skinny jeans that fit, and at one point in my life I was willing to do anything to have that feeling, including doing major harm to my body by taking diet pills I bought from … continue reading
I Felt Guilty, BUT I Ate The Chocolate Ice Cream…
“I felt guilty, but I ate the chocolate ice cream...and I enjoyed it!” That’s what a health coaching client told me recently. She was feeling trapped in a sea of restrictive thinking, saying to herself, “I should do this, that, and … continue reading
Boosting Your Metabolism
There's been a lot of talk lately in the news about losing weight and with the summer months quickly approaching it's no surprise. As busy moms or busy working women it is near impossible to find the correct information when it comes to boosting … continue reading
10 Biblical Principles to Overcome Emotional Eating
Emotional eating is when you use food to comfort you, to be your friend in hard times, and to help you stuff down difficult emotions.If you are overweight, chances are you have some issues around emotional eating. Most emotional eaters have … continue reading
Bagels and Pretzels are NOT Superfoods!
I was heading to a speaking engagement with pink eye, on the tail end of the flu and strep throat. Couldn’t believe I was going to have to be seen by everyone like that! But, I had to fulfill my obligation and wasn’t going to leave the … continue reading
Today In Home And Family
Talking to your Teen about Drinking and Driving
There is no way to sugar coat it -- car crashes are the number one cause of teen deaths in the United States. Can you believe that 31 percent of teen drivers involved in fatal crashes were drinking alcohol at the time of their death? This … continue reading
If Parenting Is The Most Important Job Why Is It The One With The Least Training?
Parenting is the most important job you will ever have and yet it is the one where we seek and receive the least amount of training. And there is a reason for that. Millions of dollars are spent every day in countless markets to learn to do … continue reading
Helping The Angry Teen
Let’s face it, in this day and age, teenagers face a lot of emotional issues. Between peer pressure, school stress, hormonal changes and more ... many teens are faced with questions and confusion surrounding their identity, relationships, … continue reading
3 Questions to Determine If You Have A Healthy Parenting Mindset
Do you have a healthy “Parenting Mindset”? Everywhere we go we are being encouraged to examine and improve our mindset…MIND SET…these two small words joined together hold the key to our success in life. Whether it is our mindset … continue reading
Do You Have Picky Eaters?
Do you have picky eaters? How do you know if your children are eating enough? What about the types of foods do they eat? If you struggle with picky eaters, you are not alone. With a little imagination and creativity you can get your picky … continue reading
Teens and Discipline
If you've been consistent with the right type of discipline since your now preteen or teenager was born, it is likely that you rarely ever have to do much in the way of disciplining your teenager, but even the most perfect teenager gets into … continue reading
Tips to Raising Your Children to Have a Sense of Personal Responsibility
"I called her a name because she called me a name", "I took his toy because he took mine." Or "She hit me first!" Does this resonate with you? Do you wish your children would understand and accept responsibility for their actions? Your … continue reading
