Raising kids is rewarding. It fills my heart with joy and pride every single day. However, it is also one of the hardest undertakings I have ever undergone. These quotes about raising kids that I collected are for those times when we need a little pick me up. Those days when there doesn't seem to be enough time to get everything done and your patience is short. Like … [Read more...]
10 Ideas to get the Whole Family Moving and Active
If you want to get your family active and moving, sometimes coming at them with just one idea and forcing it upon them is not the best way to start. People always like when they are given choices. When it comes to family, having more choice will more than likely equate to having more success. Here is some practical advice for parents who want to get their families more … [Read more...]
Stay motivated on Family Fun Friday
I didn't make "resolutions" this year. I didn't even come up with a "one word." However, I am doing pretty good when it comes to the positive life changes and habits I am set on making a part of my life. The massive decluttering process is still ongoing in our home. There are years of accumulated stuff that we are going through. Getting rid of my squirreled away multiples … [Read more...]
Eating Well on Family Fun Friday
I know many of us are looking to lose weight this year. I don't care so much about the number on the scale, though. I aim to lose fat. For the me the problem is what I eat, or rather, what I don't eat--enough fiber and vegetables. I love working out. Sadly, I can't out exercise my bad diet. When I let myself go--I let myself go! Eating well is the basis for fat … [Read more...]
New Year New Ways for Family Fun
It's been a busy month but it's just about over. This New Year is filled with so much hope for us. We are finally a family that all sleep under the same roof at night again. The last few years have been difficult in many ways. The last two years I have done very well with choosing "words of the year" rather than resolutions. This year I haven't settled on a word or a … [Read more...]