7 Reasons Why Recycling Does Matter

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Recycling is becoming all the rage these days… or you might be like me and remember when this was the new thing to do. Green this and green that. Think about the environment. No more chemicals. Recycled materials for everything from what things are packaged in to what our homes are made up of. The symbol for recycling can be found on so many different things and yet here we are, still dealing with global warming. So does recycling really make a difference? Or is it all just the latest fad? Here are 7 reasons why recycling does matter. “Recycling doesn’t make a difference” — I would beg to differ.  * Recycling one aluminum can saves enough energy to keep a 100-watt light bulb burning…

N is for New

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In the next part of our Autism A to Z series, I want to talk about transitions and introducing new things. So, that’s why N is for New. This could apply to a new house, a new food, a new article of clothing, etc. Whatever the case may be. I’m going to include a few tips as to what’s worked for us during transitional times and hope that these will work for you as well. Initially, I had thought about having this post be N for Neurotypical but I thought against it. Maybe we’ll get into that another day. Change can be difficult to handle for almost anyone. But for an individual with autism, change can be overwhelming and result in great difficulties. Most individuals…

How To Raise A Natural Child

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So as you’ve seen, or may have seen in our goals, we’re on a quest to living a more natural lifestyle but what do we really mean by that? Are we really seeking to return to nature and become entirely self sufficient? Yes… and no. While we would love to be able to be more self sufficient in the future, for the time being we’re taking small steps. By doing things like starting a garden, recycling, and detoxifying our home. We’re also making changes in how our children are being raised. But how to raise a natural child? Today we’re going to attempt to answer that question. Raising a natural child is something that many parents are interested in these days. Some parents hear about…

5 Ways to Naturally Manage Your Stress

5 Ways to Naturally Manage Your Stress

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Stress is a part of life. It’s not always negative stress, but it is something that practically everyone deals with. Even kids. But we’ll get to that in another post. Today I want to talk about 5 ways to naturally manage your stress. In our quest to a healthier and more natural life style, I’ve also started to explore other options for holistic health. I want to try and use less medications and get back to a more natural way of living. Some of these changes are diet related and others are based on the products that we use. But I digress. Let’s get to those natural stress management tips! There are numerous ways to manage your stress of course, but these natural stress management…

M is for Medicaid and Mental Health

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Originally, I was thinking of having this as M is for Meltdown, but I’ve already posted something similar within 5 calming strategies for meltdowns. So instead, M is for Medicaid and Mental Health in our next part of the Autism A to Z series. And can you believe we’re halfway through? There are a few that I already know what to post and others that I’m coming up blank. Hopefully I’ll have something by that time though. And since we’re midway through the week, I’m also starting to think of a new printable pack for Friday! What Is Medicaid?  If you are a low income family and/or your child receives SSI (Supplemental Security Income), chances are that you should also qualify for medicaid. In New…

6 Tips to Declutter Your Workspace

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My desk, as I admitted in the ditch the junk challenge, is a bit of organized chaos. I clearly know where things are but to others it may seem like a big mess. It’s not quite as bad as it was and it actually looks a lot better now. But I still have a bit of organizing to do and some trash to throw out. If you’re in the same boat, then today’s post is for you! I’m sharing 6 tips to declutter your workspace that you can start today. Be sure to check out the rest of my home management tips for more decluttering advice! Why You Should Declutter Your Workspace The benefits of having a decluttered workspace include, but are not limited to,…