Why you should ban your phone from your bedroom
Our smartphones are both a blessing and a curse. They provide us with constant connection to people across the globe and access to important information, all at the tips of our fingers. They’ve changed the world when it comes to efficiency and ease of access to data, giving more people more information than ever before.
Are you getting enough sleep?
How do you feel about the quantity and quality of your sleep? If you are fighting fatigue and burnout, one of the first evaluations you should make begins in your bedroom. The quantity and quality of restful sleep you are experiencing is directly related to your ability to manage stress.
Chores For Kids: Appropriate Chores For Every Age
You want to show your kids the right way to do things, teach them important life lessons, and make sure they can one day take care of themselves. Some days it feels like an impossible dream, right? A great way to get started is by having them do chores at home. Chores teach kids so many excellent lessons.
3 Easy Ways To Cut Back On Sugar
Not ready to go for a full blown sugar detox? Start with cutting back on the amount of sugar we consume on a daily basis. Just baby steps. Cut the soda and other sugary drinks. Let’s start with something easy that will also have a huge impact.
How To Pack School Lunches Your Kids Will Actually Eat
Let’s talk school lunches. You start the school year with the best of intentions, filing ideas from Pinterest and joining groups on Facebook for inspiration. And by the end of the year your kids are lucky if they get a (nut free, of course) granola bar and an apple. Sound familiar? It can be mind-numbingly frustrating to send fantastic, healthy lunches
Beyond The Sandwich – Different School Lunch Ideas
When you think about packed school lunches, PB&J or ham and cheese sandwiches come to mind. In our school we can’t even have peanut butter, so our choices get fewer and fewer. While sandwiches certainly make for a nice school lunch, they are not your only option. Mix it up by fixing something different for your kids this year.
Benefits of Exercise
We all know about certain benefits of exercising – above all, that it’s good for us. But this isn’t always enough to get us motivated into actually doing it. If you’re looking for a little inspiration to get started on a new routine, here are 10 reasons why exercise can improve your life. 1) More Energy: Although exercise in itself may be tiring,
Meal Planning 101: How to Plan Your Week Ahead
If you are short on time and still want to make nutritious food for your family, or if you are embarking on a new healthy eating program, you should start meal planning. This involves planning out what you will eat for the week, getting ingredients and meals ready to cook for each day, and minimizing how much needs to be done when it’s time to prepare dinner.
The Importance of Self-care
The importance of self-care What Is Self-Care? Self-care is, as the term implies, the act of taking care of yourself. It is doing what you need to do to feel your absolute best - mentally, physically, and emotionally. Each individual has their own...
