We all have that internal recording we have. It is on an endless loop. That stuff we hear in our heads, the stuff we work hard to overcome. You know what I’m talking about – that recording in our head, spewing the negative stuff we don’t want to hear. The negative stuff we don’t need
Emotional Health
School safety is always an issue. Not only do we have to keep our kids’ bodies safe, but also their hearts and minds. Young Living has several essential oils that will help to keep safe, safe in all sorts of different ways. By using those essential oils at home, on a daily basis, we can
Life is crazy. Things happen. Instead of being a comfortable carousel going up and down, calmly and gently, it is an insane roller coaster. Giant hills, big bumps and hairpin curves that make you think you will go flying into the air – that is life as we know it. Things appear to be happening
The immune system is a wonderful creation. It keeps us healthy by fighting off all sorts of bugs, germs, bacteria and other things we don’t know about or even want to know about it. “On the clock” 24/7, the immune system never takes a day off or even stops to rest. It’s no wonder your
Drugs. Alcohol. Cigarettes. Sex. Gambling. Caffeine. Shopping. These are some of the most widely known addictions, the ones we hear about on the news and on social media. There is no doubt these are serious, sometimes deadly, addictions. There are also other addictions that don’t get as much coverage. They can be just as damaging
It is a little known fact the oily housewives have the best bodies. Once you get to know us, you will realize just how true that is. And, those “best bodies” we have doesn’t mean we would make the cut to be on the cover magazines or in the movies. Thankfully, it means much more
As the debates continue whether to wear masks or not and if masks are effective or not, there are people who are willingly to wear masks, but, for legitimate reasons, can not wear a mask. Their inability to wear masks is forcing them not to go to work, go to the store and go the
With all the debate going on across America about wearing or not wearing masks, people often forget there are legitimate reasons some people can not wear face masks. One of those legitimate reasons for not wearing a mask is abuse. Wearing a mask can become a trigger for people who have survived child abuse, domestic
As you have probably guessed by now, I love to keep things simple. My life just works better when things are simplified. I also love to simplify words and phrases people get “caught up” in. One of those words is “crunchy.” In a nutshell, keeping it simple, “crunchy” just means wanting to be as natural
If you aren’t using a diffuser, you should be! Diffusers are an excellent way to take in all the goodness of Young Living essential oils. Whether you want to diffuse for just a few minutes or if you want to diffuse all day, there are several ways to take advantage of the benefits of essential
Band moms rock! However, does it ever feel like “soccer moms” get all the recognition? Not this time. We are now recognizing “band moms.” There are a lot of us out and it is time we stepped into the spotlight, if only for a moment or two. There aren’t many better ways to recognize band
Do you have an overly-excited dog? What about a dog that is nervous or afraid? We all know that can be a giant issue when you are trying to maintain a calm, quiet and peaceful home. Never fear! There is some help on the way. Try these tips and keeping dogs calm will be easier
We all have places we need to go. We all have similar places we need to go – the grocery store, school, the ballpark, a restaurant, the vet’s office, etc. All of us need some “mode of transportation” to get there. We find the vehicle that suits our needs and we go. It is all
It is time to get your mind right! Let’s all start off “right now” with the right mindset. We all need to increase the positive energy in our lives and this is the perfect place to get the positive energy flowing. Just soak it all in and apply it to whatever it is you are
School will be starting around the country soon. Sort of. It may not be the typical way school starts, but it will be starting. Whether you are kids will be doing “traditional learning,” “blended learning,” “virtual learning” or you are back homeschooling like always, there are several tips for getting kids ready for school. Discuss
Taking care of an elderly loved one is…is…is…there is no way to describe it. It is a task (or job or responsibility or honor) more and more people are taking on. Husbands and wives, sons and daughters, grandsons and granddaughters are finding themselves in one of the most time-consuming, overwhelming situations possible. In addition to
I don’t know about anyone else, but driving is one of the most stressful things I do. It is 2020 – why aren’t we saying “Beam me up, Scotty” to get where we need to be? Seeing technology hasn’t caught up with our dreams, we still have to get behind the wheel and get from
As a child, I remember my mom asking me if I wanted to “learn the hard way or the easy way.” The “hard way” meant my way. And, obviously, the “easy way” was “her way.” I was a good kid and I rarely chose the “hard way.” I knew better. Keeping the peace and remaining
When you hear the term “caregivers,” what do you think? There was a time I only thought of “caregivers” as people who had taken in an elderly parent or grandparent. It never crossed my mind there were many other types of caregivers who give care to all sorts of people, pets and even things. Parents
Despite the eye rolling from my daughter as I drove her to school, I cranked up the radio. I sang along, loudly… “I turned 21 in prison doing life without parole…” It’s Merle Haggard. I’m an Okie and I love his music; of course it is going to be loud and I’m going to be