Are you working your life away? Yes, you, the one working six days a week, 12 hours a day. Oh, so you “rest” on the seventh day? Hey, even God rested on the seventh day. You, however, put in a few more hours. When did you confuse your job with your life? Leisure, wellness, fun, and stress reduction are all an essential part of any productive routine. If you have a hard time kicking back, here are a few suggestions you should try. Read the rest »

Millions of people are currently using the law of attraction to produce the ideal mate, create a meaningful job, build wealth, and attract health for themselves. However, the future of our world rests not on who can create the most wealth, but on how our children embrace the responsibility of creating a better world. Teaching the law of attraction is as a vital addition to the life skills every child needs in order to grow and evolve into who and what they want to be.

To that end we offer the following guidelines to consider when teaching the law of attraction to the important children in your life. Read the rest »

If your family is anything like mine the price increase at the pump is a big factor in your day to day life. In the past few years we have seen the gas price jump from 99 cents a gallon to over $3.50 with no end in sight. I am frustrated, unnerved and annoyed! What is a person to do?

I have a proposal for others in the same predicament; get more organized!! Yes, you can gain some of the control back, and the savings will add up! Here are some suggestions: Read the rest »

There are certain microscopic bacteria that can pose special health risks to pregnant women and to their babies. Although most people can safely eat food containing a type of bacteria called Listeria, pregnant women are ten times more likely to get sick if they eat those same foods. And if they do get sick, the infection can be devastating for the baby. The tricky thing about Listeria is that, unlike many bacteria, they can thrive at refrigerator temperatures. To be sure, ensure your partner avoids the following: Read the rest »

hip-flexorYour chair is more than a place to park. It’s also a secret weapon for targeting your abs, hips and buns, and improving your balance. The following exercises can be done at home or work in just a few minutes. For best results, all you need is yourself, your trusty chair and the commitment to do it two to three times per week. Read the rest »

If you are looking to reduce your carbon footprint making organic baby food is a great way to go. Consider the green facts:

Organic- Organic fruits and vegetables are the best choice for making baby food. They are the most natural ingredients and organic foods drastically reduce harm to the environment.

Less waste – When you make your own baby food, there are no jars, labels or metal lids to dispose or to recycle. Read the rest »

Q. Our neighbor recently returned from the war in Iraq badly injured including the loss of part of his leg. My son is very upset that his friend’s father has been so hurt. How do I explain a traumatic event like this to him?

There is, at heart, no way to understand murderous acts, whether from a far away world or a neighborhood crime. People hurting people simply doesn’t make sense. Children’s minds are jammed with upset and hurt when they are exposed to violence of any kind, because it is inherently offensive, inherently inhuman. So we as Moms and Dads must handle these sad and unwelcome events in ways that hurt our children as little as possible, but we cannot avoid the fact that war is hurtful to them. Read the rest »