Within two days I felt more energy. It was a huge benefit to actually have time awake after the kids went to sleep so I could have quiet time. I had more energy for my husband. It was a step in the positive direction for my self care in terms of mental health and physical energy. This time of year always makes me view life more positively. It is a new start at the … [Read more...]
Lead a Fitness Challenge Group
We moms tend to push aside our own goals to support the needs of our families. I spent many years doing this. Exercise did not happen, quiet time was never enough, and it gets frustrating. Let’s all get back on track. We can even get our mom-friends involved in getting fit together. If you are a personal trainer, Beach Body coach, or are simply a mom who wants to organize a … [Read more...]
Natural Energy for Weary Moms
Welcome to Mom Motivation Mondays where weekly contributing writers share their motherhood experiences to encourage you to find the joy in being a mom. {This week: Post by Jaimi} My eyelids would not stay open. I had reached my daily limit of energy, but there were still more hours to go. My big kids always woke up early. My twins always woke up through the … [Read more...]
6 Smart Tips for Eating Healthy on a Super Tight Budget
{Guest Post by Vanessa Davis} Eating healthy is a challenge in itself, but when you’re trying to sustain a healthy lifestyle on a tight budget, things can get difficult. One of the most common excuses for not taking care of how we eat is that eating healthy is much more expensive, plus it requires more time in the kitchen. You don’t have to spend a fortune on eating … [Read more...]
End the Sniffles Tea (or Juice)
This end the sniffles tea is part of my nightly routine to boost my immune system and stay as healthy as possible this winter. It is a must for moms. Plus, I have a kid version for you as well. My kids have been sick much less since we started incorporating essential oils into our daily routine. My oldest daughter was having runny noses every other week and … [Read more...]
The Most Affordable Essential Oils: The Thrifty Twenty
Since I have to keep my household budget in mind as I explore how to use essential oils in my home, I created a go-to list of the most affordable essential oils from Young Living. I call it the Thrifty Twenty. These are the most affordable essential oils you can use in your home. Essential oils are an investment in your family's health. To get started it takes … [Read more...]