So, I just finished week 10 on Nutrisystem and I must say, life has really changed since the I started this journey 10 short weeks ago. I'm not sure if I've lost any more weight this week because my scale decided to become possessed and quit working. A new one arrives later today so I'll update you all next week. But even without being able to see a number this week I can still see progress. How? My Attitude My attitude has changed immensely over the past few weeks. What I once thought was ...
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Clutter Be Gone!
Remember last week when I told you all about the Nutrisystem article showing the correlation between clutter and weight gain? Remember how I said I have been working on decluttering my home? Well, this weekend I worked on my closet. It was a huge task! Some of the clothes in that closet I have had for over a decade. A decade! And I probably haven't worn many of them since before Peyton was born. Well, she's 7 now. It's time for them to go. I didn't realize how oppressive having an overflowing ...
After-Dinner Treat Ideas for Any Occasion
When it comes to dinner time, we all know what it feels like when we see disappointed guests and family members. They enjoyed the starter, loved the dinner, but felt like the dessert was lacking or there weren’t enough after-dinner treats to snack on. So to help sate those needs for something sweet, here are a couple of dinner treats that you can cook up for any occasion. Salted Chocolate Milk There’s going to be a lot of chocolate in these delicious after-dinner treat ideas. Chocolate ...
Want to Earn Some Free Fuel? #ABSFY4X
It may be summer time but I'm already thinking ahead to back to school and the holidays. They always seem to come up so darn fast! So, as I make our list of major purchases we are going to be making I start looking for ways I can save money or get a few extra perks for making those purchases. Right now, when you buy any gift card at Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Pavilions, Tom Thumb, Shaw’s, Jewel or ACME you earn 4 times the fuel points! That's like free fuel!! And who couldn't use a little extra ...
A Guide For Busy Mommas: Make The Most Of Your Downtime
Running around after and with your children is one of life’s greatest pleasures. You get to spend all day breathing in their gorgeous smells and watching them experience the world. But it gets tiring. And sometimes you just want a bit of peace and quiet - a bit of time to yourself. Though when you do get that, it’s hard to make the most of it. You’ll have grand plans of how you want to spend your day, morning or evening - and then suddenly by the time you’ve decided what to do, the children are ...
Healthy Eating For Our Body And Mind
When it comes to looking after our health, we need to care for both our body and mind. We are holistic beings, so when we mistreat one part of our self, the other will also suffer. When our mind is low, our bodies can develop symptoms, such as aches and skin irritations. When we consume an unhealthy diet, we are affecting the chemicals in our brain, increasing the possibility of depression. If you have been feeling physically or mentally weak, it might be time to make a change to your ...