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 … [Read more...] about 7 Healthy Ways to Manage Stress (Before it Makes You Sick)
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Self-Care for Dudes (7 Things You Can Do to Help De-Stress Your Guy)
You know that saying, "when mama ain't happy…"? Well, in our house, it applies to papa too. When he is stressed and tired and grumpy, we all feel it. I recently had a lightbulb moment on this exact issue. One of the ways that I can promote a happier, more peaceful household is to … [Read more...] about Self-Care for Dudes (7 Things You Can Do to Help De-Stress Your Guy)
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
10 Ways to Create Hygge this Winter
By Katie Mae Stanley, Contributing Writer "Oh the weather outside is frightful, but the fire (and hygge!) is so delightful." Winter has settled in and taken up residence for those of us in the northern hemisphere. White Christmas was fine and dandy a month ago. Now you find yourself … [Read more...] about 10 Ways to Create Hygge this Winter
4 Ways to Practice Self-Care in a Digitally-Obsessed World
The difference between my kids' childhoods and my own is striking, which has presented us with new challenges for self-care. If you're around my age (I was born in 1983) or older, you'll probably remember many of the same things that I do from my childhood: The dial tone of a phone … [Read more...] about 4 Ways to Practice Self-Care in a Digitally-Obsessed World
7 Creative Ways a Timer Can Make Home Life A Little Easier
Contributed by Erin Long When we think of home management tools we tend to think of things like to-lists, meal plans, calendars, and goal planners. I think that timers should definitely be on that list. Time is a precious and very limited resource and timers can help us to use our … [Read more...] about 7 Creative Ways a Timer Can Make Home Life A Little Easier
You’re an Emotional Eater, and That’s Okay
By contributor Virginia George Ever since I was a little kid I had a gut feeling that eating wasn't just about nutrition. When people would complain about eating and wish for meal replacement pills I just didn't get it. Why does emotional eating get such a bad rep? Is it really … [Read more...] about You’re an Emotional Eater, and That’s Okay
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
Self-Care During Crazy Life Seasons
This post was written about a month ago. It hasn't gotten published until now because life has been so hectic that I almost forgot about it in my drafts. Annnd, *cue post about crazy life seasons*, ha! * [First week of August, 2015] As you may have heard, I’m in a cuckoo-crazy stretch … [Read more...] about Self-Care During Crazy Life Seasons