A thought to contemplate today, and perhaps tomorrow as well. We live our lives everyday, either happy or mad, at ease or stressed, hoping and dreaming. We admire others lives, and have hopes for change in our own. Whatever it may be, we have the life we live. But how we view it is up … Continue reading This is the Life We Live
I am struggling with self-care this Thursday. I typically try to incorporate some sort of self-care into my Thursday routine so I am more successful at writing my blog posts. Today I started the day off strong! I actually printed blank calendar pages so I could work on finally creating our Fall schedules for childcare … Continue reading Self-Care Thursday: Try not to panic
Today our two older kiddos were picked up by their Papa (grandpa) and headed off for a couple days of fun. This is exactly what they had been begging for, for many days now. They wanted to get out of the house and see new faces. The faces of the people that spoil and love … Continue reading Self-Care Thursday: Give the kids self-care
How are you taking care of yourself and listening to your body today? Today I am resting. A dreaded summer cold has gotten ahold of me, and I feel miserable, as all colds make me feel. Sometimes colds, feeling under the weather, and fatigue are good reminders to take a little break. To rest a … Continue reading Self-Care Thursday: Rest a litte
A self-care activity that is quick and easy, and something I do almost daily, is to use products that help me relax and relieve stress. I am talking about using essential oils. Essential oils are an integral part of my routine because I live with chronic pain, including pain in my muscles and chronic headaches … Continue reading Self-Care Thursday: Oil it up – a review of Young Living items
I don’t care who you are, this simple action brings joy and satisfaction to everyone. It is only a matter of allowing yourself to let loose. Singing out loud, whether in a car by yourself, or in a room surrounded by children, can allow you to express yourself and your emotions in a safe and … Continue reading Self-Care Thursday: Sing out loud
Now that I’m almost back to my normal, healthy self, I was able to do this today. To rejuvenate myself and get a different type of self-care in that didn’t entail staying in bed all day, or staring out the window longingly. Today I got outside and soaked up some of that beautiful summer sun! … Continue reading Self-Care Thursday: Get some sun
This is my self-care tip today because I was lucky enough to do this today. What am I talking about? Getting your hair done! This seems so trivial to us, but hair stylists put a lot into making us feel comfortable and pampered when we come to their chairs. This is the same for barbers … Continue reading Self-care Thursday: Get your hair done
All parents, hear me out on this one. Not just mamas. This is for all! If you have never had a manicure or pedicure, you are missing out. Just taking a little time to get pampered, or to pamper yourself, is time well spent. You do not have to paint your nails. And you do … Continue reading Self-Care Thursday: Mani-pedi time
Yes, part of self-care is treating your body well. It is a holistic venture we all must consider. One way to give yourself the care you deserve is to exercise. A sedentary lifestyle is not a healthy choice. Our bodies age faster and become more susceptible to injury if we don’t take the time to … Continue reading Self-Care Thursday: Get your workout in
The Parenting Roller Coaster 