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Kale Salad Recipe with Squash!
Oh my goodness, I am hooked on this kale salad recipe! Seriously, this is my new favorite lunch. I actually call this recipe Autumn Awesomeness, but I've been eating it all year round. There is something about all the flavors blending so well, crispy curly kale,...
How to Teach Your Child to Use Their Head
Some people are born smart, others learn how to be smart. Being smart isn't an amazing test score, that just says you can take a test. Being smart is how to navigate through this world with the intent of making it a better place. We are reminded of stories of people...
Gluten-Free No-bake Cookies with Coconut!
Hold on to your apron for this amazing gluten-free no-bake cookie recipe with coconut! It's actually one of the healthiest cookies for school lunches and after-school snacks! They taste so good, you wouldn't even know it. These are easy to make and are gluten-free,...
Corn on the Cob Song Fun
Corn on the cob. A vegetable that gives you a rich buttery taste and a little crunch. Who doesn't enjoy this golden treat? It's so delicious and versatile! Why not sing a song about it? This song was a fun mom-and-son activity I did years ago. It's been hanging out on...
Kid Activities at Home: 10 Things You Can Do Right Now!
Need some fresh kid activities at home? There are three words that wreak havoc on a busy mom, “Mom, I’m bored”. Remember we’ve all been there as kids too. Bored is not a bad thing, but it's a lot more fun when we can spark an interest in our kids and get them out of...
How to Make Camping Comfortable: 7 Critical Tips!
Camp more comfortable by asking yourself, “What’s the purpose of the camping trip?” This should be the first thing you do before you start packing. Are you going to lay in the sun at the beach, hike in the woods, rock climb, swim, fish, or relax by the fire? Knowing...
Nature Quotes: the power of the outdoors
If you can't physically get outdoors, reading nature quotes will take your mind there. We were born with this internal love that connects us to nature. The awe of sunsets, oceans, and majestic mountains gets our attention. The outdoors is extremely entertaining and...
How to Manage Stress in a Healthy Way: 4 Tips
Ready to manage stress in a healthy way? Stress is now becoming a part of our everyday lives. The pace of life is heightened, people seem to be edgier, and anxieties of all sorts are making their way to the front of the line. However, there are ways to manage stress...
Hobby Ideas +13 Reasons Why You Need a Hobby NOW!
Have you ever gotten overwhelmed, in a funk, or frustrated about the pace of life? Having a hobby can help quiet the roar of chaos and make you feel human again. I've got some great hobby ideas for you. But wait! I know what you might say, "I don’t have time for a...
How Smiling Reduces Stress
Smiling is more than an expression of how you feel. Simpling reduces stress! A smile can also have positive effects on those you smile at, and could even set the course of your day. It's crazy how a simple action can have huge rewards. Learn more about how smiling...
Ask, Believe, Recieve: the power of prayer
The power of prayer is mysterious. Prayer makes things happen. It is a gift from God for ALL to use at any time. I guarantee you will feel better after you pray. There is something extremely special to be able to give our worries to God for Him to figure out, rather...
How to Get Unstuck in Life: 5 Essential Tools To Break Free
How to get unstuck in life? Do you feel like you're going nowhere? Are things not going your way? I get it. It's a frustrating season to be in. With that said, let's get a game plan to know how to navigate through these tough times. I've got five essential tools...
“Dress-up” Not Just for Kids: 5 Benefits to Play Dress-up
As a child, one of my favorite activities was to play dress-up. Dressing up doesn't just pertain to Halloween costumes. As an adult dress-up plays a big role in our overall success, did you know that? Have you ever tried mowing the lawn in a business suit? How about...
How to Heal Your Body: 8 Must-Haves
How to heal your body is time well spent. There are a lot of things in life that are priceless in navigating our length of time on this planet. One of them is taking care of your one and only vessel…your body. We all go through a lot of ailments, my goal is just...
4 Amazing Tips for Weight Loss
The only way to change is to change. If you want to feel better and lose weight then grab these tips for weight loss. Here’s the thing, weight loss doesn’t have to be hard or depriving. I have a simple philosophy that will bring you relief and motivation; plus it's...
How to Manage Depression: 3 Surprising Ways
How to manage depression is something everyone should be aware of. It is not a fun thing to talk about; but we all, at one point in our lives, will feel its slippery slope. It's an exhausting cycle and at times we just can't see the top. But how do we climb out once...
6 Simple Ways to Save Money on Valentine’s Day
Let's save money on Valentine's Day this year. You'll get my 6 simple ways to save money on Valentine's Day along with a little history about February 14th. Explore my simple and inexpensive gift ideas for you, your family, and your friend; but first I gotta tell you...
Drama Free Life? A Strategy You Don’t Want to Miss.
How to live a drama free life sounds dreamy. But in a world that is dominated by drama; pandemics, racial injustice, a shaky economy, broken homes, and anxiety-filled minds, how do we navigate through all this? Right now is a great time to pull out your secret weapon...
Enjoy the Silence: 4 Reasons that lead to success
As the world continues to get faster and noisier, the more important it is to enjoy the silence. Why? Learn how to reap the rewards of your 'silence' to feed your mental health and experience peace in this loud world. Embrace these 4 rock-solid reasons to enjoy the...
9 Gift Ideas to Comfort Someone
Need some gift ideas to comfort someone? Whether you need a gift idea to physically comfort someone or gift ideas to emotionally comfort them, I've got 9 gift ideas to warm the body and soul. These are practical gift ideas, in other words, gifts that can be used...
Christmas: What Serving Others Does for You
Are you looking to have an awesome Christmas this year? A Christmas that will have meaning? I know I am. This past month I researched Christmas, that’s kind of funny to say, we all know Jesus was born and it's about His birthday. But I sought out more understanding of...
How Cookie Dough Gave Me Super Powers – Plus Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe!
Want super powers? I've got 5 ways to feel like Wonder Woman. You're not going to want to miss this. PLUS! You get an amazing gluten-free chocolate chip cookie recipe! The setting, can you relate? Tears streamed down my cheeks. “Dear God, how am I going to do this? I...
3 Essential Tactics for Holiday Eating
Holiday eating is a bittersweet kind of thing. Let's make the best of it with these 3 Holiday eating tips! First off, what is your approach to Holiday eating? Do you go in with an attitude of “It’s the Holidays I’m diving in!” or are you, “It’s the Holiday, time to...
13 Natural Stress Relief Products For Anyone!
When you’re stressed out, what do you turn to relieve it? Allow me to open your mind to some different ideas that may be cheaper and more effective. I’ve got 13 natural stress relief products you’re going to want to check out. What to look for in natural stress...
Finding Grace in the Cards We’re Dealt – 3 Tricks
How to navigate life with the cards we're dealt can be challenging, finding grace in it all may sound nuts. Yet, grace is a big player when it comes to winning. No matter what the situation is, we will get through it if we believe we can. I try to remind myself of...
To Live Without Regrets: 5 Time Management Tips
Is time management a thing of the past? Never! What are you doing in between the numbers? In other words, how are you spending your time when you're not working? If you were to look back on your life do you see any regrets? The saying “Time is money” seeps into my...
How to Brighten A Room Under $60: 8 Amazing Tips!
Learn how to brighten a room for under $60. For most people, your home or office is where you spend the majority of your time. So it’s important that the room you spend a lot of time in makes you feel good. If you want to be a happier person, take a look around and...
Versatile Grain-Free Pasta Salad Recipe
Try this amazingly simple grain-free pasta salad recipe. Only seven ingredients and easy to make. Plus it has bacon! I love this recipe because it is versatile. Going gluten-free is hard enough, but grain-free is even more challenging. The beauty of this grain-free...
Stress Free Moving: 2 Critical Steps
Stress free moving sounds amazing and IS possible, the trick is to know what stresses you out and beat it at its own game. Moving is one of the biggest stress events in someone’s life. It’s no small task whether you’re moving down the street or across the country;...
Benefits of a Garden: One Huge Reason to Take Up Gardening
The benefits of a garden are more than growing pretty flowers and organic vegetables. A garden serves many purposes, but on this particular day, it served a HUGE purpose I didn't see coming. Walk with me into my garden, this just may be the best-kept secret to peace,...