Five Reasons Why It’s More Than Okay To Say No

Five Reasons Why It’s More Than Okay To Say No

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Saying no is not always easy, but did you know that it is really important to say no from time to time? Both for your time management, your stress, and your sanity, the importance of saying no absolutely matters. Whether it’s in the personal or professional realm, saying no matters. And yes, sometimes it will be difficult to say no to your loved ones and sometimes it’s very easy to say no. As a blogger, it’s also important to say no once in awhile.  As a mom, saying no can be incredibly freeing- whether you’re saying no to your family, someone outside of your family, whatever the case may be. Your time is precious and learning how to say no just might help you manage…

How to Handle the Third Trimester of Pregnancy in the Summer

How to Handle the Third Trimester of Pregnancy in the Summer

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The third trimester of pregnancy is your home-stretch. Unless you have a premature baby, the third trimester is when everything really starts to feel real. Not that your pregnancy wasn’t real to this point, of course. But now things are finally starting to come together. Your baby is more active. The second trimester, while it may have been your smooth-sailing period, has passed. Your due date is only weeks away. Now, while I’ve shared summer pregnancy tips before, this post is more about how to handle the third trimester of pregnancy in the summer. Nearing the end of your pregnancy in the summertime is something most women prefer to avoid, but don’t always have a choice about. Summer is beautiful, and a favorite season for…

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…