Author: C B

  • 31 Day Kindness Challenge

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    We have all heard of the idea of paying it forward. This notion inspires us to help other people, asking only that they randomly help someone else. Rather than paying us back, they pay it forward to another person. The idea is that this type of activity will, in the long run, spread generosity and… Read more

  • Stocking Stuffers 101: Scarves, Candy, Music, Games, Electronics and More!

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    The holiday shopping season is here once again. Like many busy mamas, I do a pretty good amount of shopping online – particularly during the holiday season when the malls and stores are crowded. There is something delightful about getting my holiday shopping finished while lounging in my pajamas, drinking hot coffee, and playing some… Read more

  • Healthy Chicken Sloppy Joe’s

    Sloppy Joes are a famous American sandwich on a hamburger bun with ground beef as the main ingredient though many variations have emerged. The original sandwich is a mixture of ground beef, onions, green peppers, tomato sauce, and spices.  Great for a family meal or for entertaining a group, this Sloppy Joe recipe swaps the ground beef for… Read more

  • Silent Saturday: Understanding 

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       Silent Saturday is a segment I do each week with the intention to promote inner peace and reflection. This weeks quote is by Ralph Waldo Emerson.  Read more

  • 5 Tips to Spice up Your Relationship this Holiday Season

    One of the most difficult aspect people encounter during a long-term relationship is that the initial spark fades over time. Certainly, relationships require some ‘spicing up’ from time to time to avoid the relationship from becoming monotonous and uninteresting. Considering opportunities to spice up your relationship may be just what you need to reawaken the… Read more

  • Veterans Day Meals & Deals

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      Veteran’s Day is officially Wednesday, November 11, 2015. Do you have a Veteran in your life or are you a Veteran of the Armed Forces? With Veteran’s Day quickly approaching and that means many “Thank You” gestures like free meals and deals will be being offered. Generally restaurants announce a week or more in… Read more

  • Silent Saturday

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     Silent Saturday is a segment I do each week with the intention to promote inner peace and reflection. This Saturday’s  quote is by Ralph Waldo Emerson.  Read more

  • Silent Saturday: Nature

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  • 30-Day November Gratitude Challenge

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    By now you have probably heard of gratitude challenge. The gratitude challenge is essentially a 30-day journey of self-reflection of the people, places, and experiences you are grateful for. With the month of November including Thanksgiving, the primary gratitude holiday of the year, this is a wonderful month to perform the 30-day gratitude challenge. Many… Read more

  • #ChainOfBetters: One Step at a Time

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    When I first became a mother, I never dreamed of how rewarding yet incredibly lonely and tiring taking care of a child could be. From changing diapers to shuttling kids to activities, I felt that motherhood was getting the best of me. Before long, I found myself wearing the same old tired yoga pants, humming… Read more