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Emotional Eating: A Primer on Intuitive and Mindful Eating
As the need for dietary options has become massive as obesity rates climb higher and higher, new research suggests that there are people who could benefit from dietary plans that avoid employing the same strategies that other diets do. These methods involve changing the way you think about eating. If you knew that you could work a program where you can eat all kinds of different foods, lose weight, and feel happy, would you be excited to try it? If so, check out this guide on how intuitive eating and/or mindful eating can help you. Most Diets Fail Most of the reason that the majority of diets fail is that…
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Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for Your Wife
Looking for a simple Mother’s Day gift? Gift ideas for your wife can be thoughtful, romantic, and inexpensive. No matter the cost, she will treasure them forever. Sweet and Simple Flowers If you don’t have a lot of extra cash, you can still make her day special by picking flowers if you can’t buy them, tying them together with a pretty ribbon, and writing her a poem to go with the flowers. Picnic You can arrange a picnic at her favorite outdoor spot where you prepare all of the food, take care of the packing and cleaning up, and give her the gift of time. All mothers appreciate this. They…
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Gift Ideas for New Moms
Time to Select Mother’s Day Gifts for the moms in your life. Here are a few suggestions for new or expectant moms. With the stay-at-home order — even as they are slowly being lifted — many new moms are still not going to go out in public very often if they can avoid it. Gift certificates and delivery services for various products are good ideas so they can avoid public places as much as possible! Certificates for Food One good idea for new moms (especially now!) is to give her some certificates for meals that can be picked up and brought home for the nights that she’s too worn out…
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Children, Family, Food, Gifts, Gratitude, Healthy Living, Journaling, Mindfulness, National Days, self-care
Guide to the Perfect Mother’s Day Gift
Mother’s Day is the day that’s set aside to honor the women in your life who are mothers. It’s a day intended to show the love in your heart through acts of kindness, expressions of love, and by giving gifts that they’ll treasure. Being a mother is a 24-7 job — with middle of the night shifts caring for sick children or waiting for teen drivers. It’s a job that’s peanut butter and jelly handprints on the table and toys scattered on the floor. But it’s a job that mothers gladly undertake because they love their children. You want to take the time to show your appreciation and gratitude for…
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Children, Dessert, Family, Food, Gifts, Healthy Living, Holiday, Nutrition, Parenting Tips, self-care
Easter Holiday: Put Some Healthy Goodies in Easter Baskets
Talking about Easter baskets is a good place to start when discussing having a healthier Easter. This tends to be where a lot of people offer their children unhealthier options. It is also one of the more popular traditions for this holiday. If you want your kids to enjoy their baskets but without sugar-laden sweets, there are some super fun and easy options! Why You Should Limit These Sugary Treats First, let’s go over the nutritional content of some of the more popular candy options for Easter baskets. You may not include all of these, but it is good to have a summary of how much sugar, fat, and calories…
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Chocolate Hazelnut Truffles
It’s Valentine’s Day today! And February is National Chocolate Lover’s Month. There has been a lot of doubling up this month — perfect for planning posts! If you celebrate Valentine’s Day, have a beautiful day! I know it’s a commercial holiday, etc. etc… My husband likes to remind me of that. However, we find it a great excuse to have a date night. So we recognize but work with it! Anyway, today we have a lovely chocolate treat that you could use for Valentine’s Day. Looking for a delicious snack to satisfy your sweet tooth? Look no further than these decadent chocolate hazelnut truffles. The best part? Dates and a…
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Fun No-Treat Valentine’s Gifts For the Kids
Staying away from food-related treats on Valentine’s Day, especially when kids are concerned, can be difficult. You may be interested in this for a variety of reasons such as allergy issues or needing multiple Valentine gifts for a variety of children. If you’re looking for some fun no-treat Valentine’s gifts that are still kid-friendly, here are a few ideas. Heart-Shaped Earbuds If you have just a few children to buy for, then heart-shaped earbuds may be an ideal Valentine gift option. These can be purchased at most dollar stores as a novelty item for Valentine’s Day. If you have a kid that spends a lot of time on their tablet…
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The Combined Gift Guide for 2019
I know everyone keeps saying that this year has flown by but the month of December has sped by! Christmas is staring us in the face. I created multiple Holiday Gift Guides for many of the people that you might have to shop for. I decided to create a wrap-up post with links to each post for easy reference. Gift Guide for Boyfriends Gift Guide for Girlfriends Gift Guide for Fitness Enthusiasts Gift Guide for Husbands Gift Guide for Wives Gift Guide for Moms Gift Guide for Dads Gift Guide for People Who Travel Gift Guide for Young Adults Gift Guide for Kids Gift Guide for Teachers Gift Guide for…
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Holiday Gift Guide: For Your Sister
Anyone who has siblings knows that while you may disagree at times, your siblings are some of the best people you can know. Your sister may have been a pain at times, but at the end of the day, she’s there for you. You’ll want to show appreciation for her with some Christmas gifts for sisters that she’ll really enjoy. Infuser Water Bottle If your sister is pretty active and healthy, then she probably drinks quite a bit of water. However, after some time, water can start to get a little boring. By getting her an infuser water bottle, she’ll be saving money and resources by not buying flavored single-use…
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Holiday Gift Guide: For Your Brother
Brothers are a weird bunch. They can be protective, silly, caring, and even sometimes poke fun at you. They’ll be serious one moment, and fun-loving the next. Regardless, though, they’re really just there to take care of you when you need them. For that, you should show your appreciation this Christmas with a gift for brothers that he’s sure to love. A New Gym Bag If your brother likes going to the gym, then a new gym bag may be in order for him this Christmas. Some gym bags can get old, and if he stores his post-workout clothes in them, they can get a bit smelly. Get him something…
