Is Chocolate the New Superfood?

Is Chocolate the New Superfood?

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We always hear about how junk food is bad for you- and for the most part, we know why. After all, the name “junk” is right there front and center so there’s no way that anything labeled as junk food could possibly be good for you, right? Well, for the most part yes, I think that is true. And in my own personal quest for a healthier lifestyle, cutting down on junk food has been one of the biggest lifestyle changes that I’ve made. Has it been challenging? Sometimes yes. Especially when I need a quick snack. However, during my numerous Google searches (and sometimes late at night when the last thing I should be doing is snacking), I’ve come across a few articles on…

The Ultimate List of Star Wars Gift Ideas for All Occasions

The Ultimate List of Star Wars Gift Ideas for All Occasions

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I absolutely love Star Wars! My favorite character is, and always has been, Darth Vader. I can’t really explain why, just that Darth Vader is my favorite. And that extends beyond Star Wars, really. He’s one of my favorite fictional characters in general. So with this Star Wars obsession, and the release of Star Wars: The Last Jedi in December; I wanted to put together a little post featuring Star Wars gift ideas. These are mostly for adults, but there are a few for kids on here as well. And don’t forget to check out my ultimate LEGO Star Wars Gift Guide! Star Wars Toys and Games Gift Ideas                      & Star Wars Nerf Toys Gift Ideas              & Star Wars Funko Pop              &…

Top Tips to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain

Top Tips to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain

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Did you know that the average American will gain seven pounds during the holiday season? Sometimes it may feel like more, especially when we’re going to party after party or family event after family event. And let’s not discount all of those yummy goodies that we make for family members and loved ones. Or the occasional treats we have when we’re out shopping or admiring festive holiday displays. Yes, this time of the year can be dangerous for dieters or for those of us who are trying to be mindful of our weight. But how can we avoid that weight gain or at least keep it to a minimum? Here are my top tips to avoid holiday weight gain. The time from Thanksgiving to New…

Why You Need a Budget

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Budgeting is not an easy topic but one that many deal with or face. Why do we fear budgeting? For some, it’s a matter of sacrifice and learning to live with less. This prospect may scare us. For others, it may be coming to terms with our financial reality. For example, when we carry a lot of debt and we’re already living paycheck to paycheck; the thought of fully facing our personal finances is a stressful situation. However, living within a budget does not have to be a scary situation. In fact, a budget can be financially freeing once you get used to it. And I would even argue that if you’re in any sort of debt, you need a budget. Let’s talk about the…

2016 Holidays and Observances

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I’m not sure if I’ve ever mentioned it, but I have such a fascination with holidays and observances. Sometimes I’ll look for ways to incorporate them into my own traditions when it comes to holidays and other times, I just enjoy learning about different holidays. Practically every day of the year has some sort of holiday or observance connected to it, and every month stands for something different as well. That’s why, for this week’s Freebie Friday, I’ve complied together a full listing of 2016 holidays and observances. I will admit that it was supposed to be out last year, but I updated as much as I could on the original file. This printable pack would be great for bloggers looking to plan their editorial…

To assist with handling meltdowns, I created this printable set of my calming strategies for my autistic daughter.
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Printable Self Calming Strategies Cards for Autism Meltdowns

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One of the things that we’ve had to deal with when it comes to Sweet B’s autism is the occasional meltdown. She does have certain calming strategies in place and I’ve also learned to recognize her triggers. At school, she prefers to use her PECS book to communicate her preferred strategy, but we don’t have that at home. Rather, it’s up to me to watch and realize what’s going on. And while this method does work, sometimes I think it would be great to have a similar system here at home. To help us with that, I created a printable set of my calming strategies for her and since I like to share, I’m offering it up for free to share with you all. This…