I have been very inspired by TED Talks lately. You can also check out my previous article on 10 TED Talks for Renewal. TED Talks are presentations from passionate, brilliant and innovative individuals in a variety of fields. You can read more about this non-profit organization and their mission to spread ideas by exhibiting powerful, engaging presentations. […]
Sleep is important for our overall health. Sleep affects mood, energy levels, productivity, and mental clarity. Recent studies also indicate the amount of sleep can impact weight gain/loss. So whether you are having difficulty catching those zzzzz’s, or just don’t feel rested, try a few of these strategies to see if your counting sheep days […]
Recently, I have been reflecting on renewal and self-care and have particularly appreciated several TED Talks that inspire me. TED Talks are presentations from passionate, brilliant and innovative individuals in a variety of fields. You can read more about this non-profit organization and their mission to spread ideas by exhibiting powerful, engaging presentations. Each presentation is 18 […]
Children are being bombarded with sexual and adult content long before their minds can comprehend what they’re seeing, and according to a report by the American Psychological Association, it is estimated that our children will see over 14,000 sexualized images each year, with odds indicating they will be exposed to pornography by the age of […]
It’s not that I don’t like cooking; I do, actually. It’s just the frequency. Dinner happens every. Single. Night. And usually, I’m short on time. And ideas. There is an ideas issue too… and then of course the ingredients. So basically, dinner takes more time, energy, and brain power than I have on a Thursday […]
Fun fact I learned today: according to the United States Department of Agriculture, Super Bowl Sunday is the second biggest day of the year for food consumption in the U.S. after Thanksgiving. That’s a lot of food. It also makes Super Bowl Sunday one of my new favorite days of the year. If you’re […]
I have to admit I get bored of salads quickly. It’s not that I don’t like them, I just never think to make them and when I do they are always the same. But I’m pregnant again (surprise) and now that I’m not sick, I’m trying to be a little better about eating well and […]
Our family has rediscovered The Andy Griffith Show, Bewitched and Leave It To Beaver. Opie and the Beaver remind us of our own little guy. While the past wasn’t perfect, these shows make us reminisce about childhood and talk about what we’d like to see change. Here are some ‘old time’ trends that should perhaps make a comeback! […]
I know a lot of adults who say they can’t cook. I realized, that even though I’m no master chef, I didn’t want my kids growing up not being able to make a meal for themselves… that’s when my 8 year old son has started cooking dinner for our family. Aside from just learning a useful […]
We’ve had a really fantastic year! We got ourselves a makeover, we had some great giveaways, fun contests and of course, lots of great stories to read this year. If you’ve missed these articles, they’re worth the read. We’ve rounded up our top stories from our most widely read categories so you can have another […]
