Ten Things That You Can Do to Support a Parent of a Child with Autism

Ten Things That You Can Do to Support a Parent of a Child with Autism

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As an autism mom, I often hear advice that’s meant to be helpful or guiding in some form or another. As a mom of an individual with autism, I really hear a lot of ‘helpful’ advice, mostly from well meaning people. Sometimes, I genuinely do think that they’re trying to be helpful, and other times it’s all I can do to keep a straight face. More often than not, I’d like to be able to say here’s how you can help. With that being said, I’d like to offer my own take on Ten Things That You Can Do for a Parent with a Child with Autism. And don’t forget to check out my autism resources and inspiration for more posts like this. Ten Things…

Looking for a fun family movie night idea? Check out our tips for a kid friendly luau theme.

How to Host a Kid Friendly Luau Themed Movie Night Party

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This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser, Walmart Family Mobile. All opinions are mine alone. #YourTaxCash #CollectiveBias Do you remember when I talked about how I was planning to make the most of our tax refund? Well, let’s revisit that. By purchasing a Samsung Galaxy 5 On5 (at a retail price of $119) with Walmart Family Mobile for my business; we have so much more left over. (All prices for phones and plans included in this post are accurate as of the date of posting; however, these prices are subject to change. Please refer to Walmart Family Mobile or your local Walmart for current pricing.) And because Walmart Family Mobile bills you later, I just had to pay for: My…

Don't let being in public stop you from breastfeeding your baby. Here are 8 tips for breastfeeding in public.

8 Tips for Breastfeeding in Public and Why You Shouldn’t Be Afraid to Do So

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If you are planning to breastfeed your baby, I have another set of breastfeeding tips and advice to share with you. Even if you plan on staying at home with your baby, or if you’re just withing your maternity leave; chances are likely that you’ll have to leave the house. Now, while I do the comforts of home; I didn’t let that stop me from breastfeeding in public. Why should I have to wait when we were abiding by a breastfeed on demand schedule? If you’re a new mom who is nursing your baby you may be nervous about doing so in public. Or perhaps you are disturbed by media reports of women who are harassed for breastfeeding in public and are considering pumping your…

4 Ways to Apply Feng Shui Principles to Your Home

4 Ways to Apply Feng Shui Principles to Your Home

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Have you thought about applying Feng Shui to your home? No? If not, then I’d like to talk to you about 4 ways to apply Feng Shui to your home. It really isn’t too difficult, I promise and if you’re looking to organize and declutter? Feng Shui might not be a bad thing to do for your home organization. Feng shui has been an ancient Chinese practice that has recently became popular even in the Western world. It aims to strike up a certain kind of balance in a certain environment making it more ideal for people to live in. This is the practice of feng shui that has gotten the attention of most people, particularly for use in their homes. Here are some useful…

4 Common Excuses that People Make to Not Get Fit

4 Common Excuses that People Make to Not Get Fit

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Do you exercise regularly? If you had asked me this question one year ago, the answer would have been no. And more than likely followed by laughter. However, now that I do exercise regularly, I see and notice the difference. Still, there are many common excuses that people make to not get fit. I could have given you my own top ten. But that’s changed since I’ve started my personal health and wellness journey. Many people have a million and one reasons why they should not get fit. But are your excuses really justified? Here are some answers to the most popular excuses not to exercise. Let’s look at each one individually and see why each is not valid to avoid starting an exercise program….

Why You Should Still Count Calories on a Low Carb Diet

Why You Should Still Count Calories on a Low Carb Diet

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If you are in the midst of a weight loss journey, you may have started with counting your calories. Perhaps you’ve looked into a few types of diets. Maybe you’ve even decided to try a low-carb diet. That’s great! Don’t give up your calorie counting just yet though. Here’s why you should still count calories on a low carb diet. And if you’re looking for more encouragement and support on your weight loss journey, be sure to check out my health and wellness tips for moms. When people think of calorie counting, they cringe, and while all of us wish we could eat whatever we want without gaining weight, for most of us this is simply not reality and not how it works. While there…