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Posts that focus on the family and family-related topics. These posts may cover parenting, meals, child rearing, health, gift giving, travel, and more.
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Family, Gratitude, Healthy Living, Journaling, Mindfulness, Relationships, self-care, Ultimate Blog Challenge
Are the People in your Life Draining your Energy?
It’s Day 3 of the Ultimate Blog Challenge. Today we look at Energy Draining People. We all know a few of those, right? Our life is centered around relationships. From our family to our community, to the world at large, we can’t avoid being in relationships. Even introverts and shy personality types are in relationships and must engage with people every day. Who we spend time with directly affects our energy. It’s important to consider if the people in your life are draining yours. People carry their energy with them People give off a vibe. There’s a saying that young children and dogs can tell if someone is worth knowing.…
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Benefits of Going Organic
You may have heard the advice that you should eat more organic food, but why? It isn’tjust about using less pesticides, though that is definitely high on the list. Here are somedifferent reasons why using organic food as much as possible can be good for you andyour family. Less Pesticides in Your Food Of course, the first reason you want to choose as much organic food as possible isbecause it won’t use any pesticides or other toxins that are not necessary. When youbuy food that is organic, it is first grown without any fertilizers or insecticides. This isalso why organic produce tends to go bad faster than regular produce; but…
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New Year, New You- Reflecting on the Holiday to Make a Plan for Next Year
There’s something remarkable about the new year. The promise of change and a clean slate gets everyone excited about the possibilities. There’s no other time when people are more focused and willing to make changes to enhance their lives. Gym memberships soar and more storage containers are purchased at this time of year than any other. The promise of a new year brings the promise of a new you too. What could be better? Everyone wants to do better, be better, and experience something better than the year before. The thing is, it takes intention and effort to make that happen. A new year and a new you is possible…
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Holiday Décor: Make Decorating Fun!
Holiday decorating is a highlight of the season. Finding a great tree…real or artificial, and decorating it is one of the first signs the season is here. Decorating your home for the holidays should be a fun activity that sparks joy and excitement. From the inside, outward there are unlimited ways to have your home reflect your sense of style and enthusiasm for Christmastime. If the thought of decorating your home for the holidays feels like a chore, you might need some ideas to help make decorating fun! Try these out and see first-hand how much fun decorating for the holidays can be. Lights make the holiday merry and bright…
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Day 15. Grateful for Your Powerful, Miraculous Body
For today’s 30 Days Blessed rumination, we’re going to dwell positively on the miracle of your body. Your body is a perfect machine, all parts working in concert, directed by your complex power center, the brain and nervous system – the hard wiring that’s responsible for it all coming together so naturally and effortlessly. Regulated by your pulsating heart that carries blood to the outermost edges, and allowing you to exist in this world! When you were born, your mind was an untouched tablet, waiting to be imprinted upon. Your body was a bundle of untapped and undeveloped potential. Look at you now! Isn’t it a wonder. Why do we…
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A Christmas Mission Statement Can Help Reduce Holiday Stress
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. The holidays come around every year and each year brings the promise of magic and wonder. Christmas delights entire families and gets them excited for gifts, celebrations, and time off from their regular routine. The excitement generated by Christmas can quickly fade when things start to feel overwhelming. Without proper planning, Christmas time can morph into a stressful time filled with too many activities and not enough…
