Loving My Post Pregnancy Body

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Growing up, I was always on the thin side. Part of it was due to my metabolism, and then in my teenage years, part of it was due to a very low sense of self esteem. I struggled with my body image and would panic if I started to gain weight. This continued well into my 20s though by that point I think it was a combination of being a perfectionist and needing to control something (after dealing with Sweet B’s autism diagnosis), my body image issues, and clinical depression. Whatever the case, it was an issue that I needed to address but never really did anything about. At least not until after my last pregnancy. Loving my post pregnancy body was something, at first,…

Do You Believe In Karma?

Do You Believe In Karma?

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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of AmazingKarma.com for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. I am a baptized Lutheran, specifically of the ELCA variety, and I will proudly say that I am a Christian. I will also proudly say that I have always been more of a spiritual person than a religious person. My father’s side of the family is Roman Catholic and my mother’s side of the family is Buddhist. My maternal grandmother, in fact, has always told me that Buddhism is more of a life philosophy than a true religion which I have truly taken to heart. Karma is a tenant of Buddhism, but do you believe in Karma? For that matter, what does Karma mean to you?…

8 Easy Energy Saving Tips to Help Save You Money

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As homeowners, we’re always looking for ways to cut down on our bills. One of the biggest expenses for us, especially getting into this time of the year, are with heating and energy use. We’ve started insulating the house to hopefully cut down on our heating expenses and we’re looking into ways that we can become more energy efficient. Hopefully we’ll notice a difference in our monthly bills by using some of these easy energy saving tips. “Projects that provide more energy efficiency have proven to help reduce heating and cooling costs, in some cases by up to 15 percent.” explains Danny Lipford, homebuilding expert and host of the television show “Today’s Homeowner with Danny Lipford.” Lipford says that homeowners would be wise to seek…

Chicken and Egg Soup

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One of our favorite things to have during this time of the year and in Winter is soup. Especially the next day so we always make a big batch of it. Sometimes there’s just nothing like a bowl of homemade soup on a chilly fall or winter day. And one of our favorites is a twist on classic chicken soup. Adding in eggs, cheese, and spinach- this protein packed soup becomes a great breakfast as well. When I was pregnant with Squeaker, some days this was all that I could keep down. Try this tasty chicken and egg soup with your family tonight and let me know how it goes! You can also add in peas but the past couple of times we’ve made this,…

Top Ten Books about Autism for New Parents

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If you are a new parent to the world of autism spectrum disorder, let me be among the first to bid you welcome. This diagnosis is not an easy one to deal with at first but it will get better. It may not seem like it right now, but in time, you’ll start seeing some bright spots. If you need it, take a moment and read some of these encouraging quotes for autism moms. I’m not suggesting that you go out and celebrate your child’s newfound diagnosis, but for right now- take a deep breath, count to ten, have some coffee (with some Bailey’s if you need it), and relax. You’ve got this. My daughter was diagnosed in 2004 and one of the first things…

10 Wellness Tips for Moms

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As a mom, how often do you find yourself putting the needs of others before yourself? Of course, we want to take care of our children and make sure that they’re taken care of in every way possible. But if we aren’t taking care of ourselves, it can be difficult to do that. How many times have you let your own health issues take a back seat because something else came up? It really doesn’t take much to take care of ourselves and today I want to share 10 wellness tips for moms. Really this could be for women everywhere, but as a mom, I know I’m plenty guilty of putting my health and my own needs on the back burner to make sure that…