Good health and good sleep go hand in hand. It is critical to get enough sleep to maintain optimum health. There are several easily adopted habits that can improve “sleep hygiene” and result in a good night’s rest, every night. Improved Sleep Hygiene Make a sleep schedule that is easy to stick to and have night-time rituals that tell the body to prepare for sleep. These could ...
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Podcast 003: Making Money Taking Surveys
If you have been hanging around here much the last few weeks, you know we have recently started a series of podcasts covering all the ways you can make money from home. This week we are covering Making Money Taking Surveys. This is one of the most controversial subjects in working from home, because it isn't always very profitable. Many people feel there are scams and potential for overwork ...
7 Easy Diet Changes That Promote Weight Loss
Let's just be honest here. Most of us truly want to lose weight at some point in our lives. Whether it be for health or vanity reasons, it is a goal that many of us embark on and will struggle with, and rarely is it an easy task. These 7 Easy Diet Changes That Promote Weight Loss are simple and easy to make into habits. They allow you the chance to make positive changes without feeling ...
How To Afford Healthy Foods
One of the biggest reasons people say they don't eat healthier is the cost of healthy foods. We were in that category for a very long time, but with some work and planning we learned How To Afford Healthy Foods. I have been an avid couponer for most of my adult life, but I never saw coupons for the healthier foods. Certainly not for things like vegetables, meats or organic foods. HOW TO ...
Why I Chose Weight Watchers SmartPoints System
Weight Watchers Beyond The Scale SmartPoints system has been life changing for me. So, as any good blogger will do, I am out to help you see the benefits about this and learn more about how it works. Every day I get someone who asks me how to do SmartPoints for free. I so wish I had a magic answer, but I don't. The truth is, there is no free program, but there are a lot of options that can make it ...
Top Winter Organic Skin Care Products
Living in Michigan brings about a need for a quality Organic Skin Care routine. I never truly realized just how brutal winter weather could be on my skin until I was here for a few months and started seeing my eczema flare up. So, I dove in head first and began really exploring options. I have really focused on using organic products on my skin over the last few years because I am hesitant to ...
5 Ways Your Backyard Garden Improves Your Health
As long as I can remember, my family had a backyard garden. I grew up in rural Arkansas where everyone had a few vegetables growing somewhere in their yard in the summer months. If my parents didn't have a small garden plot, my grandparents always did. In fact, I recall my grandpa planting large gardens full of corn, peas, green beans, okra, and potatoes every summer. Sadly, as an adult, I ...
Easy Winter Exercise Ideas
Winter months arrive, and it becomes harder than ever to motivate yourself to get outside and exercise. As someone who tends to actively avoid exercise, these Easy Winter Exercise Ideas are perfect for keeping me on track as the temperatures drop. Easy Winter Exercise Ideas This post contains Amazon affiliate links. I will earn a small commission on purchases made via these links. Here in ...
Self Care Plan for Seasonal Affective Disorder
Self-care is such a vital part of good mental health. Especially if you struggle with depression. This Self Care Plan for Seasonal Affective Disorder is a must for me. Since moving to Michigan last year, I know that I am at risk even more due to the shorter days with more potential for snow. This list is a great way to help me stay motivated and on task. Self Care Plan for Seasonal Affective ...
6 Ways To Build Intimacy In Marriage
My husband and I will celebrate ten years of marriage this year, and one thing I know something about is how to build intimacy in marriage. To say these ten years have been simple and smooth sailing would be a lie! The truth is, we have had many bumps in the road and challenges but we have also had lots of joy, fun, and growth. There have been some key things I’ve learned over time that built and ...
Anxiety Coping Tactics for High Functioning Depression
Anxiety Coping Tactics that work for me may not be the same as what will work for you. However, I have found that these tips make life a little easier, and I wanted to share with you. No matter what triggers your anxiety, you may find that a few little things will help make your life easier to manage. Anxiety Coping Tactics for High Functioning Depression This post may contain affiliate links ...
Reasons Core Strength Is Important For Weight Loss
As I continue trying to get healthier, I stumble across these reasons core strength is important for weight loss in almost every magazine I read. My sister and I are both magazine hoarders at times, and we share back and forth. I love her large variety of reading material. Especially since I have been really trying to improve my own health this year. I truly want to drop some weight and become ...
10 Reasons To Use Essential Oils
Do you love essential oils as much as we do? While I don't think they are a miracle cure for everything as some do, here are 10 Reasons To Use Essential Oil that I love. Essential oils are always our “go to” when we want a home remedy that will work. I love being able to relieve nausea, help a headache or simply calm myself down to sleep easier with a bit of aromatherapy. 10 Reasons To Use ...
3 Types Of Abuse Not Recognized By Most
As someone that has dealt with multiple types of abuse in my life, I know that there are indeed some types of abuse that just aren't acknowledged by people like they should be. These are things that people laugh off or might even simply tell you can't possibly be abuse. As someone that has survived and overcome these types of abuse, I know all too well that they are indeed abuse that should be ...
Easiest Ways To Make Money On Facebook
I hear it all the time from my friends, what are the easiest ways to make money on Facebook? Of course, this is usually asked because they question how bloggers make money, pages make money and of course want any way they can make money while browsing a favorite website or app. It's easy to make money on Facebook. Seriously - it is super easy. Beyond easy and simple. You just have to know ...
5 Ways To Defeat The Winter Blues
Whether you have a minor case of winter depression or true Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) that causes significant issues in your mood and behavior, here are 5 Ways To Defeat The Winter Blues. I struggle with depression off and on. While not alway related to SAD, there are some years when it definitely causes me more problems than others. I realize how important it is to be proactive when the ...
Things That Hinder Weight Loss
As an adult who has struggled basically all of my life with being overweight, I am an expert on Things That Hinder Weight Loss. Not only have I learned all the emotional triggers, I have been able to pinpoint the physical things that seem to stall my weight loss. Some things are obvious, others are ones I have learned only after talking to professionals in the health industry. When you are ...
Thriftiness Tips for Stay-at-Home Moms
Sharing these Thriftiness Tips for Stay-at-Home Moms comes from necessity. When I was pregnant with my first, I was determined, I was going to be a working Mom. I could totally do it. Like many other new Moms, once I had my daughter, my tone changed. I decided that I loved being home with her and that is where I wanted and needed to be. However, I kept working to bring in some income. However, ...
5 Easy Ways To Get Rid Of Credit Card Debt
Credit card debt is one of the biggest challenges to overcome for a large percentage of society today. As a young adult, you only need to apply for college to be bombarded with credit card offers left and right. Fast forward a few years, a few mistakes and a few weekends away or Spring Break trips and you realize not only do you have the debt of your student loans but you now also have ...
Top Homeless Shelter Needs During Summer
One thing that has been important to me for years now is supporting the local homeless shelter. Actually, supporting women's shelters, assistance programs, soup kitchens, and any program that help those in need is a priority for my family. Since homeless shelter needs are often overlooked during summer months, I wanted to share some tips and first-hand experience on what is often needed but ...