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5 Electronic Gifts Men Will Love

December 19, 2016 by Meagan 1 Comment

If you’re like me and you and your other half have spent many Christmas’ together, then you already know how hair-pullingly difficult it becomes to find gifts that won’t end up in the bottom of some drawer or at the back of the closet. When I buy gifts for my husband and all the special people in my life, I want to find something that is useful to them or something I might have heard them mention in a previous conversation. I want my gift to be meaningful. Therefore, I keep a password protected [Read more…]

5 Ways to De-Stress Your Christmas

December 16, 2016 by Lisa 10 Comments

A couple of weeks ago, I was standing in line at Publix chatting with the young cashier and bagger as they rang up my groceries. I made a comment about needing to hurry up and put up my Christmas decorations. The cashier told us that her family decorated the tree on Christmas Eve. “Decorating the tree on Christmas Eve was more traditional when I was little,” I told her.

I’d like to say that I decided right then that I would slow down the decorating process and focus on really enjoying it, not just crossing it off the list–but that’s not what happened. The truth is that I just wasn’t in the mood for rushing and stressing, so I gradually decided that I wouldn’t. As I gave up worrying about when and how fast all the Christmas preparations got done, it was easier to enjoy what I was doing and become more mindful in the process. If there’s ever a time to practice mindfulness, it’s definitely at Christmastime!

Here are five simple ways to have a more mindful Christmas:

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Gifts That Give Back

November 24, 2016 by Christina 17 Comments

Every year around this time we’re all starting on our holiday gift list. We’re trying to find that gift that means something to someone; we want to make sure it’s something they’ll like and that it’s special. A great way to make sure you find something special for everyone is to shop with a company that offers the policy of “buy one, give one.” Many companies have this great way of giving back when you purchase a gift; they give the same or equal value back to a community in need.

Below are 10 companies that you can shop with this season to make every gift count:

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Revisiting Holiday Traditions

November 13, 2016 by Lisa Leave a Comment

The holidays are a time when many of us honor our most heartfelt traditions. Those traditions usually revolve around our families, our spirituality, and our religion. Sometimes our traditions are deeply intimate. Sometimes they are light and fun. Whatever they are, our traditions are meant to bring us joy and satisfaction.

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Decision-Making 101

October 22, 2016 by Lisa Leave a Comment

We make so many decisions every day that it makes sense to have a set of guidelines to help us make them timely, confidently, and wisely.

Our decisions range from the small, seemingly inconsequential (what we’re going to wear, what we’re going to eat, where we’re going to stop for gas); to the ones that have lifelong implications (our choice of spouse or career); and those that fall in between. These days, decisions can be complicated even more because everywhere we turn there’s so much to choose from. It’s not just information or product overload…it’s everything overload! As a mom of three – (and grandmother) – and service business owner/operator for 25 years, life has been a continuum of decisions. These are some of the decision-making guidelines that help me keep my sanity:

These are some of the decision-making guidelines that help me keep my sanity:

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Homemade Honey Face Masks

October 3, 2016 by Lisa 28 Comments

Honey is a perfect ingredient for homemade and natural face masks. Not only is honey an antioxidant, but it also possesses antibacterial, anti-fungal, and antimicrobial properties. Honey contains minerals, vitamins, and amino acids. These properties make honey a natural anti-aging agent. Honey is also a natural humectant—this means it attracts and retains moisture. Honey helps clarify skin by opening pores. After using any one of these natural, chemical free homemade face masks, your skin will feel incredibly soft and smooth.

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Easy Semi-Sweet Apple Treat

September 21, 2016 by Meagan Leave a Comment

Like many women I’m always in search of a yummy treat that satisfies my sweet tooth. Most of the time I’m an ice cream girl but every once in a while I stray from my “go to” self-indulgent snack.

During my last Pilates class all of the ladies were exchanging their favorite post work out snack and when [Read more…]

Nursery Dresser Organization

September 21, 2016 by Meagan 1 Comment

Let me just start by saying that J’s nursery dresser is currently the most organized dresser in the house. My dressers are pretty neat but not nearly as tidy as I’d like them to be.

The most useful nursery tip that I’ve come across and implemented: use a dresser [Read more…]

Nursery Closet Organiztion

September 21, 2016 by Meagan 1 Comment

In my house, everything has a place to belong. From my neatly arranged and alphabetized spice cabinet to my color and season coordinated wardrobe closet. Organization is the key to my happiness…and sanity.

Seven years ago when my husband and I exchanged our wedding vows, he promised to always put his socks away and try his hardest to keep the Tupperware cabinet clean. He knew in our house “an organized life equals happy wife”. Let’s just say- [Read more…]

Packing for FL – 5 Essential Items for Summer Vacation

September 17, 2016 by Christina Leave a Comment

Summer is the perfect time to plan a vacation, especially a Florida Vacation. The kids are off school and flying is much easier without those winter layers. Tampa is always packed and Orlando is even worse. But it’s all in good fun! Except sometimes when it comes to packing. Sure we all know what to pack – toothbrush, extra underwear, bathing suit – those sorts of things make sense. But when planning for a Florida destination vacation there may be a few extras maybe you didn’t think of.

I recommend the below 5 items to make your Florida vaca a little more comfortable:

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Effortless Aromatherapy

September 17, 2016 by Lisa Leave a Comment

Aromatherapy is one of my favorite methods of stress relief. It never fails to lift my spirits. It’s also simple, quick, and effective. Scents can impact our mood and emotions so powerfully because they travel directly to the part of the brain (deep limbic system) where they’re processed. Our other senses don’t operate this way. Since I’m a very busy person, like everyone else these days, things that work are my favorite things.

There are many interesting and fun ways to put aromatherapy into practice. These are my top three:

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5 Electronic Gifts Men Will Love

5 Ways to De-Stress Your Christmas

Here are five simple ways to have a more mindful Christmas:

Gifts That Give Back

Revisiting Holiday Traditions

Decision-Making 101

These are some of the decision-making guidelines that help me keep my sanity:

Homemade Honey Face Masks

Easy Semi-Sweet Apple Treat

Nursery Dresser Organization

Nursery Closet Organiztion

Packing for FL – 5 Essential Items for Summer Vacation

I recommend the below 5 items to make your Florida vaca a little more comfortable:

Effortless Aromatherapy

There are many interesting and fun ways to put aromatherapy into practice. These are my top three:

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