Self-care gifts aren't all facial masks and wine. Sure, sometimes they are, but there's really more to it. Self-care gifts are things that make you feel better inside and out. At it's root, self-care is about nurturing your body and mind, and making sure you feel good so that you can be at your best. It's about being healthy in all aspects of your life, finding balance, and … [Read more...]
Numbers: Counting Towards Gratitude
Numbers This week has been busy and challenging, but again, I'm trying to focus on the good that happened. I've seen this on a few blogs before, so I wanted to try it myself. A way to count what I'm grateful for with numbers. It will be less confusing once I start. I promise! Let's get right to the numbers. What I'm Grateful for by the Numbers 5 days of … [Read more...]
Looking on the Bright Side of a Rainy Week
Bright Side It's been cloudy and rainy all week. I think the sun may have tried to poke through halfway through, but it wasn't nearly enough. With the gloom outside, it's also been a challenging week inside. However, I'm choosing to look on the bright side today. Here are the things that made me happy and grateful. Bright Side of Family Mr. B Mr. B has been upset … [Read more...]
Sore Muscle Must-haves on Try It Tuesday
Sore Muscle Sore muscles are a daily part of my life. From years as a dancer to my recent fitness/gym kick, I'm not a stranger to getting a sore muscle somewhere. Plus, when you add in the stresses of daily life, I needed to find something to help my body out. Sure, I'd love to be able to go get a massage every week, but that's just not happening. Even if I had the extra … [Read more...]
Vacations needed after you’ve just been on Vacation
Vacations Even though we just got back from my Birthday Vacation, I'm in desperate need of another vacation. Are vacations ever really that relaxing? There's all the excitement of going, and then you try to squeeze in as many fun things as you can while you're there. Plus, if it's a family vacation, like we just had, the kids add a whole other element to it. Let's just say … [Read more...]
