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Overcoming Major Depression

This post was originally published on August 12, 2014- shortly after the tragic passing of Robin Williams. I had used that time and opportunity to share my own personal story as this post as initially part of a series to introduce myself to my readers. Do you know someone who has major depression? Or maybe you are the one with major depression? Whatever the case may be, I invite you in today to talk about major depression. Mental health issues still face so much stigma and judgement despite increased media coverage. But that’s just it… it may increased coverage but until you experience it firsthand; you may still be prone to judging or misunderstanding someone with a mental illness. And since you’re at this blog…

Health and Wellness for Moms

6 Ways to Spring Clean Your Life

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When it comes to spring cleaning, most of us just think about how we can spring clean our homes. And that’s great. But have you ever thought to spring clean your life? Spring cleaning your house or apartment is incredibly important. You live there, after all, and you want it to look nice. Spring cleaning can also be a great stress relief. I’ll be the first to admit, that when I’m in a bad mood- I clean. I also like to bake. And there have been many a batch of cookies to go along with a sparkling kitchen. But did you know that this is also a good time of the year to clean up your life? By now, those who make diet or health resolutions…

Working at Home

Bookkeeping and Accounting Basics for Bloggers

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I would be lying through my teeth if I said that I enjoyed the business side of blogging. Granted, when I was younger, I loved to pretend to be an accountant. My mom was in the corporate banking world for a little while so I think this had something to do with it. But that was then. And this is now. And the adult me does not like taxes, accounting, or finances. I like money. I like making money. I like saving money. I like spending money. But I don’t like tracking it. However, thanks to Xero, I am happy to bring you some bookkeeping and accounting basics for bloggers. Differences Between Bookkeeping and Accounting: Bookkeeping Services: Bookkeeping is the recording of a business’s financial…

Learning about money is important and one of the more important things to teach to kids. Here are just five reasons why it's important to teach kids about money.

Family Life

Importance of Teaching Children About Money

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Welcome back to Part Two of Raising Money Savvy Kids! Last week, in the introduction to this series, we talked about what it means to be money smart. And today, we’re going to talk about something equally important: teaching children about money. Now, chances are that most of were brought up to know the value of a dollar. Or at some point in our lives, usually by the time we were teenagers, we definitely understood money. But why is it so important to teach kids about money? There are many reasons why teaching your child about money is so important. Here are four good reasons to teach kids about money: * You want them to be less stressed about their finances when they’re adults. *…

Self Care for Moms

8 Ways to Practice Daily Gratitude as a Part of Your Self Care Routine

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As a parent of a special needs child, self-care was one of those things that I often put last. I’ve learned, of course, that even a few minutes is better than nothing. And here’s one way to incorporate daily gratitude as part of your self care routine. Do you have a self-care routine? As moms, we often tend to neglect our own needs. It’s important for us to recognize and realize that yes- it’s okay to take a break. And yes, it is okay to give yourself a time out. But there’s more to self-care than just taking a break every now and then. Yes, it’s important to be mindful about your needs. And taking care of yourself is important too when it comes to your…

Family Life

How Parents Can Set Healthy Examples for their Children

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This is a collaborative post with Align as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. Children learn by example- sometimes from their peers, sometimes from adults. And one of the first places that they learn from? Their parents. Or at least that’s my hope when it comes to my kids. But why? Why would I want that type of pressure? Because it pushes me to become a better person- in all aspects of my life. From business to my own health, I want to set a good example. When it comes to Squeaker and Sweet B, I try to do this daily. Whether it’s exercising regularly or establishing healthier eating habits; those are just…