Category: Mom Life

Raising Responsible Children: Practical Ways to Teach Life Skills

As a parent, I often worry about what I’m teaching my kids. One of the most important things that I want to teach them is responsibility. These are a few strategies that I try to keep in mind. via Pexels 1) Goal Setting Helping kids set goals is one of the best ways to teach … Continue reading Raising Responsible Children: Practical Ways to Teach Life Skills

Ten Things You Should Know About Bunnies

For several months, I have been fostering bunnies, in addition to my personal bunnies. This is definitely not something that I expected but now I could never live without them. Throughout this adventure, I have learned a lot about these big -eared goofballs. So here are 10 things I have learned about bunnies that I … Continue reading Ten Things You Should Know About Bunnies

Five Essentials For A Healthier Lifestyle

Image Credit  As you know, I’m on a health kick. While my motivation may have come from a “silly” reason, I’m very aware that it’s just really important to pay more attention to my health and wellness. Since changing my life-style, I’m happier and healthier. It definitely gives me hope for the future. Here are … Continue reading Five Essentials For A Healthier Lifestyle

Seeing The World Differently With Contacts

All my life, I have had a crippling eye phobia. Eye injuries, things touching my eyes or anyone else’s, close ups of eyes, the word “eyeballs…” All of these things completely freak me out. But ever since I have been wearing glasses (since about 2012), I have wished I didn’t. And at 40-something years old, … Continue reading Seeing The World Differently With Contacts

Getting In Shape In Your 40’s

I'm back at the gym again. I think I have written posts like this before. But I never could quite figure out how to keep the momentum. It's been clear to me for awhile that I really needed to take better care of myself. But, I couldn't get the motivation. You would think I would … Continue reading Getting In Shape In Your 40’s

The Rose of Jericho: A Fun Activity For All

I have a lot of respect for the senior community. And I have had the opportunity to take a job with Eldergrow. A few days a month, I go to an assisted living facility. I help take care of a garden and teach classes to the residents. Every month, we are provided with the lessons … Continue reading The Rose of Jericho: A Fun Activity For All

Ineffective Meal Planning On A Road Trip

Memories! Adventures! Life lessons! When we took a family vacation to Pennsylvania, I was hoping for all of these and I got them. And you get a story time! So before we had one of the best visit ever with family, we had to get there. And on the way, we googled Long John Silver‘s. … Continue reading Ineffective Meal Planning On A Road Trip

Getting To Know Your New Bunny

I have joined the rabbit society! I thought I had finally settled down on my animal "collecting," But, then I saw a facebook post about a bunny who needed a new home. And not just any bunny but a Continental Giant bunny! Now I wasn't in the market for a pet bunny but something about … Continue reading Getting To Know Your New Bunny

Bullying, Abuse and The Invisible Scars: Aurelio Voltaire’s Story

Mental Health is a popular topic, these days, not just during Mental Health Awareness Month . We all know how to be kind to each other and that bullying is wrong but people are still attacked. People still feel hopeless and sometimes, people still commit suicide. This is not a new problem. I don't know … Continue reading Bullying, Abuse and The Invisible Scars: Aurelio Voltaire’s Story

The Time I Got Scammed For A Puppy

I was a victim of a scam. I feel like I should have known better but alas, my rose colored glasses were firmly on my face. I’m not a total fool despite the fact that I have been fooled about dog bandanas and a job. It’s just that I have faith in people; even though, … Continue reading The Time I Got Scammed For A Puppy