It is no joke that a mother’s life is typically not a stress-free life. It is wonderful. It is beautiful and so worth it, but it is not stress-free. It becomes imperative then to find ways to manage and decrease our stress. As mothers, we must seek to do this not only for ourselves and our health, but also so that our children can look up and see a mother who is enjoying her life, and not a mother who is constantly reacting to the emotions of stress that her life causes her.

Eating a healthy diet is key to living a less-stressed, happier, fuller life. Those of us who have experienced both sides of the tracks,...

In a previous article, I wrote about the importance of climbing and how great it is, not only for a child's physical development, but...

I have a pretty awesome mother-in-law. She has supported me so well in helping me build and develop my children into awesome little people. Topics like “raising independent children”, “raising healthy, capable children” and “encouraging activities that build a child’s confidence” are among some of the most frequent topics of our conversations. Many of our conversations have resulted in packages from her that were filled with some of the best toys and activities that have posi

What is motherhood? Is it something that is more than just biological? Is it something that is more than just feeding and teaching until...

Are you dealing with a stiff neck? For those of us who have slept incorrectly on their pillow or who had an intense upper body workout the day before, may have experienced that strained feeling in the upper back and neck. It is not fun. I have had a stiff neck many times in my life, but I never expected to see it in my one-year old...

Do you want to go workout? It's nap time—the first time you have had a quiet moment all day. No, you do not feel like working out. You...

In my family, we eat a LOT of Mexican food. It is one of our favorite cuisines due to all the delicious savory flavors, the versatility...

I love girls night with my girls. For a few years now, my mom, sisters and I have all enjoyed “ladies night” on Thursday nights twice a month. It was a great time! I believe that female companionship is so important for women and, in some ways, crucial for moms, especially those that stay at home. Seeing the benefit of ladies night, I reflected one day that it was time to start a girls' night with my own two girls. They are five and seven years of age, and they love spending

Imagine drinking an absolutely delicious cup of hot chocolate that has anti-inflammatory properties! This recipe is truly delicious and...