How to Eat Gluten Free or Paleo on a Budget

How to Eat Gluten Free or Paleo on a Budget

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Inside: If you are considering a gluten free diet for your autistic child or you have a gluten intolerance and need to be gluten free, I would encourage you to take a look at this guide on how to eat gluten free on a budget.  I’ve been going back and forth on whether or not I should start Sweet B on a gluten free diet. I’ve read a few studies about the benefits of going gluten free with the suspected connection to leaky gut syndrome in autistic individuals. There are even a few leaky gut cookbooks or gluten free cookbooks that I’ve thought about picking up to help the process. I’ll also be the first to admit that one of the main things that’s holding me…

How to Raise Kids Who Are Grateful and Not Entitled

How to Raise Kids Who Are Grateful and Not Entitled

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In a society where there is still an attitude and sense of entitlement, parents may face the difficult task of un-spoiling their children. I admit, as a child, I was probably a little spoiled but my parents also put their foot down on more than one occasion. The lesson stuck and I learned to wait until it was time. I also learned to appreciate what I already had- which was plenty. Now, as a mom, I want to instill those same values of having an attitude of gratitude and earning what you have, and appreciating what you already have. In fact, I’d say that being grateful is a key part of raising kids with character. Here are a few ways to raise grateful kids in…

5 Ways to Learn to Live with Less and Appreciate What You Have
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5 Ways to Learn to Live with Less and Appreciate What You Have

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In a society that is still “me, me, me” based sometimes it might be difficult to think that we can really learn to live with less. But is it possible? Of course it is. Now, I’m not suggesting that you just give up everything you own until you’re left with the basic necessities to get by. But, you could at least consider giving up a little bit. In fact, it could go a long way when it comes to raising kids to not have an entitlement mindset. While I’m not suggesting that you go full on minimalist, it couldn’t hurt to start evaluating what you have. 5 Simple Ways to Learn to Live with Less #1 Practice gratitude. Gratitude is a powerful emotion that fills…

6 Foods That Will Help to Boost Your Metabolism

6 Foods That Will Help to Boost Your Metabolism

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Many of us are on some sort of journey to get healthy. And that often includes a weight loss goal of some kind. Weight loss shouldn’t be your only goal though. I’ve mentioned how a low carb diet will help with weight loss. Now, I want to talk about foods that will help boost your metabolism. Almost seems too good to be true, right? Yes, metabolism will also have to do with genetics. And your thyroid can play a part too. But it is possible to naturally boost your metabolism with one of these foods. Today we live in a fast paced society where we are constantly running around, checking emails, eating by drive through’s, and really not taking care of our health like we…

17 Tips for What to Do In Your Second Trimester of Pregnancy

17 Tips for What to Do In Your Second Trimester of Pregnancy

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As I continue to expand my pregnancy advice and tips, I wanted to talk about the second trimester. Each trimester provides it’s own set of challenges and exciting moments. The first trimester is when nerves are abound. The third trimester may seem like a waiting game. So what about the second trimester? Here are 17 tips for what to do in your second trimester of pregnancy. The second trimester in your pregnancy is often thought of as the most exciting and best months. You are well past the morning sickness, you have more energy, you aren’t carting around another 20 pounds yet and you have a radiant energy that is apparent to anyone who looks at you. Your emotions are under better control and all…

5 Tips for Balancing Work, Life, and Family: For Ambitious Stay at Home Moms

5 Tips for Balancing Work, Life, and Family: For Ambitious Stay at Home Moms

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In 2015, I had ambitions of completing my bachelor’s degree (psychology, if you’re curious). And at the time, I struggled mightily with balancing life, work, and parenting. This post outlines those struggles and methods that I attempted to use. Sometimes I had to wonder where I was going to find the time to fit everything in. And then I also had to realize that sometimes it’s just okay to let it go. My priorities started to shift and slowly, but surely, everything started to fall into place. Now, I could very well call this post – my word for the New Year. But my word for the New Year is growth. This word, on the other hand, is not just for the New Year but…