Yes, I say this a lot – time flies on by! It is already May, and tomorrow is Cinco de Mayo! As a teacher, this is the time of year that speeds on by. As we approach the end of the school year our lists are long, and it seems that there are never enough …
Creating Abundance in Your Life
Hello, February! I feel like I am coming out of a winter hibernation! Yes, I have been very quiet on my blog for sometime. Life has been as busy as usual, but my energy has been spent on taking care of myself, growing my health coaching business, learning more about emotional eating and how to …
No Tricks, Just Treats – A Halloween Roundup
A “Hello” to October means “Hello” to Halloween. As a parent and teacher, I know first-hand the excitement Halloween brings! So today I am sharing some of my kid, family, and just-for you friendly halloween fun with my No Tricks, Just Treats – A Halloween Roundup post. No Tricks, Just Treats – A Halloween Roundup …
10 Organizational Tips for Back To School
School is back in full force! No matter how many years I teach, the first few weeks of school are a total whirlwind! Teachers and students alike are struggling with longer days of focus and the demands of school. While it is all really good – it is exhausting to get the year up and …
The One Gift Every Mom Wants!
What does every mom want? More sleep! Moms everywhere – new moms, seasoned moms, and yes, even empty-nester moms – all would love to have more sleep. It’s a simple fact of life. Sleep really is the one gift every mom wants! I was once known to say that sleep is over-rated. Thank goodness I …
The Best Gifts to Give are Shared Experiences
Christmas countdown is on! I am feeling pretty good with all that I have accomplished so far. I am by no means completely ready for the holidays and the convergence of kids all coming home, but I am steadily getting there. I actually started wrapping gifts this year in October! This was a first for …
5 Warm Ways to Welcome Fall
No matter where you live, you have an intimate, ongoing relationship with your weather. What happens outside affects you inside your home and within you too. Consider how your life shifts as the seasons of the year phase in or out. You can take advantage of these seasonal changes to make each season special and …
Eating Healthy on a Budget
I seems like every time I go to the grocery store recently, the total bill gets higher and higher! Yikes! I am not sure if you are seeing the same thing at your local store this spring, but I do hear that it is widespread. In order to continue living a healthy lifestyle, it’s important …
Finding the Perfect Swimwear with Emily Foley
How many of you cheer when it is time to go swimsuit shopping?? Hmm, I bet not many. Something about dressing rooms and swimwear can be a bit intimidating. Well years ago, I discovered Land’s End swimwear and fell in love with it! So when Land’s End came calling to see if I wanted to …
Keeping it Local – a Gift Giving Guide
Shopping this year has been a new experience for me. I have been to Target and Costco one time each since last March, and I have not stepped into any clothing or shoe store during this time frame. My shopping has been very limited to say the least! I do visit grocery stores, gas stations, …