When you have kids it’s hard to not let the clutter take over your home. Here are 15 creative ways to curb the clutter in your home while keeping the décor sophisticated. With small metal toys you can use a magnetic strip on your wall to create an eye-catching organization solution. Help your little ones clean up after themselves by labeling their drawers with words and pictures. Use a shoe … [Read more...]
Exercising After Eating
New studies show that exercising after you eat can improve your health. Helping your body digest those high fat meals, getting a little light exercise after you eat can help lower risk for cardiovascular issues. Check out the full details and article, HERE. … [Read more...]
Keep Your Stress Under Control
Inviting a friend over to help can be extremely helpful. They can put some unbiased perspective on their use or beauty. So invite someone you trust over for some tea, snacks and a de-cluttering party. It doesn’t matter who you are or what you do, you’ve got stress. You’ve got too much on your plate, deadlines to meet, people who are counting on you, places to be, things to do! Our … [Read more...]
Keep It or Toss It?- De-cluttering Your Home
It’s easy to get overwhelmed by your belongings. If you’ve lived in the same home for a while, chances are that you’ve accumulated some things you don’t need. Having to much stuff can cause you to feel uncomfortable and claustrophobic in your home. There comes a time when you have to get rid of some stuff but how do you figure out what to keep and what to toss when it comes time to de-clutter … [Read more...]
How To Be Happy
“Happy” is a relative term, but something we all seek. There is a Tibetan saying: “Seeking happiness outside ourselves is like waiting for the sunshine in a cave facing North.” Contentment is a skill that can be practiced and learned. You can get better at it every day. Here are four things that have been proven to boost the mood. Try doing these on a regular basis. Do one totally … [Read more...]
Being A Gracious Host and Guest
When you think about etiquette you may think about a Southern lady with a big pitcher of tea, welcoming you into her home. Unfortunately etiquette is a dying talent. I’m sure there are a dozen factors for why this is disappearing but I know that I am sad to see it go. I was so glad to find- swimming out there in cyber space- someone who took the time to put together an article on how to … [Read more...]
Writing Down Energy Drainers Helps You Stay On Task
When trying to stick to tasks and goals we’ve set for ourselves (say…working out, or maybe just working,) it is often hard to stay motivated. Sometimes it’s our frame of mind that can get in the way but other times it can be outside sources that drain our energy. To help identify these issues, this article suggests writing all your distractions, the ones that make you want to give up and try … [Read more...]
19 Homemade Headache Remedies
There’s nothing quite as intrusive as a headache. Unfortunately these can also be a common thing for some people. If you’re tired of reaching for the pain relievers because you just don’t like taking that many pills you can always try home remedies. Check out this article on how to use home remedies to help get rid of that painful pounding in your head. Some are as easy as eating more spinach … [Read more...]
Tips To Treat and Recover From A Cold
Colds are super obnoxious. They make you feel awful and there’s no good way to sport that bright red nose. There are several ways believed to get rid of a cold faster but here are several ways proven to help get rid of that cold faster. Stay hydrated. Liquids help your body fight the symptoms. This is probably the most important step you can take towards feeling better. Drink water, weak … [Read more...]
The Spontaneous Vs. The Planner
Whether you're spontaneous or a planner, you can live with the other in harmony. Having two completely different personalities often causes conflict and can lead to arguments of epic proportions. The first step to resolving these issues is to see the situation from the other person's point of view, then take a look at yourself and see what kind of compromise you can reach, causing you to meet in … [Read more...]