How often do you think about shifting your current lifestyle to be more healthy? William Londen said, “To ensure good health: eat lightly, breathe deeply, live moderately, cultivate cheerfulness, and maintain an interest in life.” The 24 Healthy Habits, Hobbies & Scientific Facts infographic contains a wide variety of tips and facts. Using these ideas, you can improve your daily ... Read the Post
Infographic: 24 Healthy Habits, Hobbies, and Scientific Facts
The hidden benefits of discreetly pumping at home or the office
A newborn needs a bottle of breastmilk about every two to three hours. That means, at least during the first few weeks, a mother must pump about 8 to 12 times each day to produce a healthy milk supply. That’s a lot of time for pumping. And if you break those sessions down (about 10-30 mins each slot), pumping and preparing to pump starts to sound like a full-time job. The thing is, many nursing ... Read the Post
Anatomy of a Fever: A Guide to its Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
A fever is arguably the most common health condition a person can experience. It’s often a precursor to another disease and notorious for causing a great deal of discomfort. Given that most people have had a fever at some point in their lives, the feeling of getting sick or unwell should be very familiar. Unfortunately, not all fevers are the same. While most cases are relatively harmless, ... Read the Post
Graduation Day Ideas
Graduation day is such an exciting time in a child's life. It doesn't have to be *the* milestone graduation day to celebrate (such as graduation from high school or graduation from college or university). You can celebrate all levels of graduation, such as my son is about to graduate from Kindergarten. That's right, his first year of the real deal school. And it is a big deal! Thanks to Basic ... Read the Post
Self-Care Ideas for Supermoms
Moms are heroic for what they do for their families every day but since the onset of the pandemic, they have transformed into real-life Superheroes. From balancing working from home, assisting with virtual learning, and keeping their homes running smoothly, more than half of moms have seen their workloads increase overnight. 95% of moms are multitasking for an average of nearly 8 hours a ... Read the Post
Fabulous Gifts to Promote Wellness and Self-Care
Wellness and self-care are so important and yet we often find we put ourselves last. Moms, especially, put themselves last and absolutely must be celebrated and bathed in luxury! This is likely true for your friends as well, so here are some fabulous gift ideas to help promote wellness and self-care with your friends. You can use these ideas in making a self-care gift box or a mental health ... Read the Post
Helping Children Move On From the Pandemic
I read once that grief can work like a yo-yo. It spins away, then bounces back, slapping your hand on the return. That seems an apt description for my mourning of things lost over this year-plus of the pandemic. Losses for Little People: A few days ago, I took my four-year-old to City Park on her bike. She glided along happily, delighted to discover the rainbow path that leads to a small ... Read the Post
15 Best Mother’s Day Gift Ideas from Etsy
Mother's Day is a special day - because MOMS are so special! Right ladies? Send this gift guide to your husbands/partners and tell them how important it is they recognize and celebrate YOU! These gifts are also perfect for Grandma on Mother's Day. Enjoy this fun collection of unique, custom, handmade, and personalized Mother's Day gifts you can order from Etsy. Mother's Day Gift Ideas ... Read the Post
Things To Remind Yourself When Life Gets Out Of Hand
Do you ever find yourself hitting a roadblock and wondering what is going to happen next? There is a chance that you have been stuck with a crazy deadline, you might have friends complaining about different stuff, or you are being overwhelmed with everything from finances to relationships. Well...it is nothing to be ashamed of but it’s also a moment where you can appreciate some ... Read the Post
Gift Guide for Coffee Lovers {and a Giveaway}
Ah coffee, the best part of the morning routine, am I right? Here is your fabulous list of gift ideas for coffee lovers! Coffee-Themed Gift Ideas for Coffee Lovers Coffee Machine Gift Ideas First, it is important that the coffee lover have a great Coffee Maker! We're k-cup users in this house. How about a new coffee machine? What about a special espresso ... Read the Post
Have a Fabulous Active Beach Day at Kailua Beach
Living in Hawaii has been amazing for us as a family. We've been really enjoying having fun beach adventures here. I previously shared about our awesome swimming hole days when we lived in the Austin, TX area. And now I'm sharing about having a fabulous active beach day out at Kailua beach. There's so much you can do at Kailua Beach. The beach itself is great. On windy days, my husband ... Read the Post
6 Tasks to Delegate as a new Mommy
Delegation as a New mom – 6 Tasks Which Will Help Out Massively! Being a new mom is exciting, adventurous, and a little bit scary; but no one warns you just how overwhelming it can sometimes be! All of a sudden, there is a little person whose every need is now dependent on every move you make. There is enough parenting literature out there to sink a ship, so I have decided to simplify ... Read the Post
