Stress is a powerful force, and if left unmanaged, it can actually cause serious, long-term health concerns. These are the healthy stress management practices that we aim for in our home. Being an adult means that you can eat ice cream at midnight if you want to (i.e. what my kids … [Read more...] about 7 Healthy Ways to Manage Stress (Before it Makes You Sick)
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7 Ways to Fake That You’re a Morning Person
By Erin Long, contributing writer When I was ten years old my mom bought me a nightgown with Grumpy the Dwarf and in big letters it said, “Grumpy in the Morning” (yes, I grew up in the 90s). She thought it was hilarious because it was, and is, so true. I am not a morning … [Read more...] about 7 Ways to Fake That You’re a Morning Person
20 Reasons to Start Practicing Yoga
By Grace Furman, contributing writer I first tried yoga in 2011 when I heard about a free yoga class being offered twice a week just 10 minutes from my house. I couldn’t pass that opportunity up. I ended up enjoying the yoga benefits so much that I decided I had to learn more! The … [Read more...] about 20 Reasons to Start Practicing Yoga
How I Quit Coffee (With Practically Zero Withdrawal Symptoms)
It's true - the love of my life is gone. (No, not Chris. He's still here.) I'm referring to coffee - that darling golden-hued warmth that comforts me every morning and gives me magic powers. Yes, a few weeks ago, coffee and I broke up. I said, "It's not you, it's me." And it was true. … [Read more...] about How I Quit Coffee (With Practically Zero Withdrawal Symptoms)
7 Simple Habits to Keep Germs Away
Post by contributor Jessica Young of Simply Healthy Home Phew! Can you believe we are headed into the winter season already? It feels like we just started fall but time seems to be flying by way too fast. We are in the trenches of school work right now, trying to get it all … [Read more...] about 7 Simple Habits to Keep Germs Away
7 Steps to Staying Healthy This Christmas Season (Despite the Holiday Parties!)
Post by contributor, Jamie Larrison When I was little my mom, aunts and grandma would meet together every December to bake Christmas cookies for all our friends and family. It was an all day event that yielded hundreds of cookies. The large dining room table at my Grandma’s colonial … [Read more...] about 7 Steps to Staying Healthy This Christmas Season (Despite the Holiday Parties!)
6 Small Habits to Increase Contentment When Life Isn’t Easy
Post by Erin Long, contributor The couch is covered in unfolded laundry. The kitchen sink is pilled with dirty dishes. My unchecked ‘to-do’ list mocks me, my weekly goals are untouched. It’s already half an hour past bedtime and the kids are still running around, not even in their … [Read more...] about 6 Small Habits to Increase Contentment When Life Isn’t Easy
