The Art of Soulful Spring Cleaning
This post contains affiliate links see disclosure for details) Spring seems to be flirting with us here in the Mid-Atlantic. The other day, I noticed that my old-fashioned daffodils poked through the winter soil. Buttercup yellow tulip stalks have gracefully emerged. The advent of springtime outdoors motivates me to welcome the season indoors with splashes…
Read MoreGrow a no-FUSS Herb Garden
Mary Lennox, the lonely orphan from Hodgson-Burnett’s The Secret Garden, got it right. She asked not for toys, books, or dolls, but for “a bit of earth… to make things grow—to see them come alive.” The wonderment and satisfaction of watching things grow turned a sallow-faced girl into an exuberant gardener and a mindful steward…
Read MorePractice Self-care With an All-Natural Skin Care Routine
{This post contains affiliate links} I am a busy mom who has to be intentional about creating a routine that includes self-care. Self-care is a vital component of healthy living. Creating an all-natural skin care routine is a simple yet powerful way to practice self-care. The two culprits that stand in the way of creating…
Read MoreEssential Natural Remedies for Your Medicine Cabinet
{This post contains affiliate links which means that if you click an affiliate link and make a purchase I will receive a commission. Thank you}. The body is a complex machine that needs proper maintenance and care for it to function optimally. Your body endures poor food choices, stress, sleep deprivation, environmental toxins, and inactivity, so,…
Read MoreHow to Eliminate Dysfunctional Eating and Establish a Lifestyle of Healthy Eating
Rules Ø relationship = rebellion. I learned this valuable piece of parenting advice ages ago. But, the theory applies to all aspects of life—even food. A lifetime of rigorous food rules eventually evokes an inner revolt. Without establishing a healthy relationship with food, the struggle will always be your shoulder devil. Transformative eating can eliminate…
Read MoreTips for Holiday Healthy Eating
It’s the time of year when we face a myriad of food choices. Holiday office parties, church Christmas potlucks, and family gatherings can wreak food decision havoc. The stress of the season can trigger emotional eating leaving you with crushing guilt and sluggish energy. The key to maintaining healthy eating habits throughout this joyous season…
Read MoreInvite Elf on the Shelf to an Advent Activity This year
{I use my affiliate link in this post, which means if you make a purchase, I earn a tiny (and I mean tiny) percentage which helps maintain this site.} What if I told you that a simple Christmas family activity that serves others would not only bond your family closer together but create lasting memories?…
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