Live for Today
Do you live for today for what may have happened yesterday or last week? Too often people complain about what may have happened yesterday or last week, and sometimes complain about what may happen tomorrow or next month! Why would someone complain and focus on what may have already happened or worse yet for what may happen? The answer is not a simple one and perhaps there is no answer that will satisfy one much less many. Instead of focusing … continue reading
Creating a Healthy Habit
Everyone can benefit from daily exercise, but using the word 'exercise' isn't necessary, so let's replace it with 'activity'. Any new habit may have challenging beginnings, but in time, nearly anything can become habitual. It's important to create healthy habits especially ones that will have huge benefits for you, so let's discuss daily 'activity'. Write it down - One of the main reasons people will not stick to a healthy habit is lack of … continue reading
Helping Your Teen to Set Good Goals
Goal setting is an important key life skill that all people must learn. The teen years are a good time to get a lot of practice with the guidance of parents being readily available. Being able to set good goals will build self-esteem, create a positive future, reduce unhealthy habits, improve grades, grow time management skills, as well as help your teen gain all important independence. You can help your teen set good goals (and help them … continue reading
How To Navigate The New Facebook Timeline
How To Navigate The New Facebook Timeline There is one thing that you can always count on with Facebook and that is CHANGE! They are always changing things up and making people groan each and every time ! The latest change is a BIG one...the new Facebook Timeline. The latest Facebook modification changes the entire appearance of our Facebook walls. Facebook launched the new Timeline look in late September, 2011 with the statement that as of … continue reading
Faux Fireplaces
If you live in the North, you probably enjoy the benefits of a fireplace for a variety of reasons. Number one, the fire! Having a fire crackling in the winter not only provides warmth but also offers a cozy feel to your home. Even when there isn’t a fire going, though, you enjoy the benefits of a fireplace for accessorizing. The fireplace mantle, surround, and even box provide options for adding special touches to your home. I am from the South … continue reading
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Helping Your Teen to Set Good Goals
Goal setting is an important key life skill that all people must learn. The teen years are a good time to get a lot of practice with the guidance of parents being readily available. Being able to set good goals will build self-esteem, create a positive future, reduce unhealthy habits, improve grades, grow time management skills, as well as help your teen gain all important independence. You … continue reading
Today In Health And Well Being
Natural Remedies for Diabetes
So the huge buzz is how Paula Deen, a popular television chef, has shared that she was diagnosed with Type II diabetes nearly 3 years ago. You may be thinking, so what?! But the fact is that many are wondering why she shared this information and … continue reading
5 Foods That Help with Inflammation
Imagine this, you are walking into your kitchen and you trip over another toy left on the floor, that you've told your child a dozen times to put away. As you proceed to pick yourself up off the floor, you notice your arm is beginning to swell … continue reading
Reducing the Chaos in Your Life
One of the main subjects I speak about is Turning Chaos into Clarity, however many don't quite understand what that means. Today I'll share how you can reduce the chaos in your life from a health perspective. Chaos can be defined in many … continue reading
For Those Who Love Salt
Did you know that physical activity can help with your salt addiction? Well, not really! But it can actually help keep your blood pressure from soaring. If you love salt and can't stay away from salty treats, this is great news for you! It is … continue reading
Adopt a Wellness Attitude
This year throw away the resolutions that never last, instead adopt a wellness attitude! Have you ever noticed identical twins and how they may seem identical in appearance their attitudes differ? I always wondered about it so I decided to … continue reading
Avoid Back Injury with Broccoli
You may be wondering how on earth can broccoli help with back pain. Well..it can't keep you from getting back pain but it can help strengthen your body to avoid back injuries. Japanese researchers have identified that Vitamin K which is found … continue reading
Using Your Senses to Reduce Your Stress
Stress and the mere mention of the word will bring upon uneasy feelings for many. Sometimes all you long for is a bit of silence but if that is not possible using your senses will help. Touch - If you are finding yourself running circles and … continue reading
Today In Home And Family
Give Them Incentives
There are many ways to make learning fun and sometimes we must use put on our creative hats! Here's a great way to make reading fun! Create a chart with landmarks. We created a train track with incentives along the way. As the child reaches one … continue reading
Education is the Goal
'The idea is to educate, not follow anyone's schedule about when something should be studied.' - Ray Drouillard … continue reading
What’s Important in the Home
'What is most important and valuable about the home as a base for children's growth into the world is not that it is a better school than the schools, but that it isn't a school at all.' - John Holt … continue reading
Interaction For Children Is Essential
Before there were television and video games, kids used to play outdoors, entertain themselves and work around the house in the afternoons. Kids don't choose television over people. They choose television because of lack of people … continue reading
Teach Them Well
Children must be educated, but they should also be left to educate themselves. Life lessons are the toughest but the most long lasting... … continue reading
Yes! You Can Home School Through High School!
It's amazing the remarks and comments I still receive to this very day regarding homeschooling. Many who know us, know that we home school our children and have been doing so for many years. So, yes I am bewildered when they are shocked to see … continue reading
Creating Your Learning Centers
Creating learning centers in your home should not be overwhelming. Let's start with your home school area or the area you will be schooling most often. Organization is very important and you may already have some of these items in your home, … continue reading
