Every once in a while, I’ll get a few emails asking for relationship advice. This was one of those weeks… My boyfriend is starting his own company and it is very time consuming. He also has a daughter from a previous marriage. Between work and his daughter I get to see him just about [...]
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3 Tips for Loving Your Spouse (and Kids!)
This weekend was a stressful one. With my husband starting a new job, our house up for sale, 5 months along in our second pregnancy we let some silly little things bring out the very worst in us. I’m sure you know what I mean, petty little fights like, “Why did you spray [...]
New Year, New Health: Helping Families Prevent Diabetes
The holidays are a time to spend with family, but if your child has weight issues or caregivers have warned about Type 2 Diabetes, the holidays can present a complicated problem. Sugary treats and sweets are some of the favorite things for kids around the holidays. However, just last month during American Diabetes Awareness, I [...]
7 Parenting Tips for Christmas Time
Christmas time. Is it all about presents, snowmen and Santa? Sure those holiday icons may be fun and cute, but as parents we have a true responsibility at Christmas time to bring our children to know Jesus and the true meaning of Christmas. If we don’t teach our children and bring them to the arms [...]
22 Proven Remedies for Morning Sickness
Oh the joy of pregnancy! A miracle. A blessing. And yet, somehow the changes in our very own bodies make us sick, sick, sick. If you are one of the lucky ones who doesn’t have any morning sickness, consider yourself blessed! Now, for the rest of us…Take a deep breath and say this out loud: [...]
5 Key Steps to Finding Work-Life Balance
I recently got an email from a reader asking about work and life balance. Whether you’re in college, a stay-at-home mom, working in a corporation or even working from home we all seem to have struggles with our work-life balance. It’s okay. The first step is to just know that it’s totally [...]
Fall Treat! Baked Cinnamon Apple Cider Muffins
Cinnamon Apple Cider Muffins Makes 12 Muffins Ingredients: 2 cups flour 1/2 tsp salt 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 large egg 2 teaspoons cinnamon 2/3 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup apple butter 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/3 cup apple cider 1/2 Chobani greek yogurt 2 Tbsp olive oil Olive [...]
Traumatic Lesson: Shopping Carts and Babies
So today I took Noella to go try on some shoes, this lil lady is starting to take steps. Have you ever had a total panic moment as a mom? As I stood there looking at baby shoes, Noella suddenly shrieks in a piercing painful tone. My heart dropped and I noticed she had [...]
How To: Get More Done & End Procrastination
Time is valuable and precious. Ever wondered why do some women get way more accomplished at home or at work than others? What if you eliminated all the time you spend procrastinating or being distracted? Sure, being so productive is easier said than done. But, let’s look at a couple tips in the video below that [...]
10 Sneaky Ways to Add Fun to a Mundane Day
I talk a lot about doing what you love, right? Well, what if you don’t love everything you have to do in a day? Fair enough. Valid point. Personally, six loads of of dirty laundry is NOT something I love. Nope. Sorry, laundry. You stink! (Literally, haha). But, lets step back for a moment and think about [...]
Change Your Name After Marriage – Checklist
It’s hard to believe it’s been 3 years since my hubby and I met. We were that “crazy” couple who got married after one year of dating. Then planned a wedding in 3 months time…then gave birth to a baby girl, Noella, 11 months after our wedding day. A little craziness and lots of faith never [...]
Seriously Sweet Benefits of Working at Home
Thе іntеrnеt hаѕ соmрlеtеlу сhаngеd thе wау thе working wоrld wоrkѕ. Emрlоуеrѕ аrе rесruіtіng frоm аll оvеr thе wоrld, yet сооrdіnаtіng аll еmрlоуееѕ frоm one buѕіnеѕѕ ѕрасе. Outѕоurсіng еmрlоуееѕ is vеrу соѕt-еffесtіvе these days. Stау аt hоmе mоmѕ аrе аmоng thе реорlе whо hаvе bеnеfіtеd frоm thіѕ wоrk аrrаngеmеnt. Wіth thеіr rоutіnе hоuѕеkееріng сhоrеѕ аnd [...]
What To Do When Daycare Costs Too Much
I hate situations where no one wins. Say уоu wаnt tо ѕtау hоmе wіth уоur сhіldrеn…but уоu саn’t аffоrd іt, ѕо уоu hаvе tо gо tо wоrk but dаусаrе іѕ tоо еxреnѕіvе. Sound familiar? Sо mаnу wоmеn fасе thіѕ dіlеmmа еvеrу dау аnd іt’s fruѕtrаtіng bесаuѕе іt сrеаtеѕ unwаntеd ѕtrеѕѕ fоr fаmіlіеѕ. Every single woman [...]
15 Cheap Ways to Entertain Kids in the Car
Coloring books Legos Tell stories with finger puppets! Gift wrap toys with aluminum foil or wrapping paper Play games with post it notes Get a DVD player or iPad Make necklaces out of Cheerios and string Get a My Busy Kit, tote stuffed with activities, quiet toys etc. Play card games Three words: Mr. Potato [...]
22 Fun and Free Activities to Do with Kids
Build a fort. Tear off the cushions, bring in the blankets and pillows and stuffed animals! Start building. Have an indoor picnic Puzzles Dance: Blast some fun tunes and get moving! Bake: Make homemade cookies & homemade icing. Decorate. Make a photo collages Play dress up! Write a book together, draw the illustrations and all! Shaving [...]
Why Do You Want to Have A Flexible Job?
What inspires you? I urge you to take out a piece of paper and write down the things you are passionate about doing. Now. Go on. Do it! Write down WHY you want to work at home, or have a flexible job… It all starts with WHY. Write down your reasons WHY. I love this short video.
7 Best Ever Steps to De-Stress
How to Beat Stress in 7 Steps I’ll confess: I recently let stress get me down. I know, I know. I like to think I’m a positive, happy gal, but I do get stressed out, and I do sometimes overwork myself. It doesn’t happen all the time, but it does happen. Yesterday was one of [...]
How To: Hot Body After Baby Naturally
Having a baby is quite possibly to most amazing and joyous moment of a woman’s life. It’s a big sacrifice to spend 9 months feeling like a close relative of the walrus family. Just kidding! But… not really Luckily, you CAN bounce back! You CAN feel sexy again; with lots of help from my [...]
Healthy Turkey Bowls – Easy Recipe!!
Ok, so my husband and I have been on a HEALTH MISSION! We are currently only cooking with the following meats: ground turkey, chicken and lean beef. NO fatty meats, LOW on carbs!! Also, we are attempting to put tons of veggies in each meal. So far this is my FAVORITE RECIPE we have tried! Ingredients [...]
11 Ways To Love Your Man
Kiss him on the forehead Leave a note under his pillow Tell him when he looks masculine or hot A romantic picnic Give him a list of reasons why you love him Hold hands in public Take a long walk in the park together Be first to say “I’m sorry” after an argument Send a [...]
A Mom on a Mission to Get Families Healthy!
I am on a mission. “Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.” – Maria Robinson I am on a mission to start a new ending for families of my generation. On September 25th of 2011 my husband and I were blessed with our [...]
3 Amazing All Natural Remedies for Teething Babies
Is your little angel acting not so angelic lately? Yep, sounds like teething time! Teething usually takes several months, but as many moms know, some days are just plain worst than others. When Noella started teething, I had a few “tricks”, so I want to share them. Here are 3 amazing ways to soothe your precious little ones [...]
3 Tips to Get Lean Now!
At the start of a new diet, many women find themselves giving in to temptation because it can be very hard to deal with hunger pains and the lack of eating favorite foods. When it comes to long-lasting weight loss, the secret is in making LIFESTYLE changes. You must feel full to prevent cravings, sugar and energy [...]
77 Super Fun Date Ideas
“You know you’re in love when you can’t fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams.” -Dr. Seuss As I work at home mama, I like to get creative and find fun, new ways to connect with my hubby. Here is my super fun list. Feel free to comment with more ideas. God bless [...]
How To: Raise Healthy Kids
How To: Raise Healthy Kids Note: I want to thank Bonnie over at House of Grace for the images, topic and inspiration! I am HEALTH NUT and a firm believer that you should make every effort possible to lead a healthy lifestyle! Basically, my mission here is to INSPIRE and EDUCATE parents to start getting [...]
How To: Clean Your Carpets Naturally
Guest Post: Bonnie blogs over at House of Grace. Steps: Take everything out of the room. Vacuum with a clean vacuum. Fill up carpet cleaner machine with natural cleaners. I use Shaklee’s Organic Basic H, Basic G and Nature Bright. They are non-toxic so you don’t have to worry about what chemicals are on the carpet that your [...]
A Day in the Life of a Work at Home Mom
Rise and shine! This post is a response to the many moms out there wondering “How Do We Do It All?” The Background: I am a mid-twenties, working stay at home mom, with a baby girl. I work for a marketing agency about 20 hours per week doing emails, campaigns, phone calls. I run the [...]
Get Inspired with Jason Gray
Jason Gray is one of my all time FAVORITE Christian music artists. It’s so easy to lose our focus in life. It’s easy to get caught up in materialism and earthly things. Perhaps you can find inspiration or peace in this song.
6 BEST Foods for Post Pregnancy Moms
New mommy’s, listen up! I went from weighing in at about 162 lbs down to weighing in at 122 lbs as of yesterday. I lost 40 lbs of baby weight in 3 months. My daughter, Noella will be 4 months old in 2 weeks. I have compiled a list of the 6 Best Foods to Eat After Baby. Whether your [...]
3 Shocking Reasons to Say “Buh Bye” to Food Dye!
How many of you read nutrition labels and ingredients lists? Well, I’m here to tell you, you need to start. Sure ignorance is bliss sometimes… However, I like to keep my family healthy. There have been many studies and scientific evidence that food dyes causes terrible effects on children. 1) Food Dyes are linked to ADHD and Hyperactivity in Children. [...]
5 Tips for Organizing Baby Clothes
I had my first baby in September of 2011. Enter Noella Faye. Naturally, we have accumulated LOTS of baby clothes. Not to mention, the loads of maternity clothes that I acquired as well. Since I work from home, you would think I have lots of time to organize, but these 5 tips sure help make the process easy and painless. I [...]
