If your workout at the gym leaves you feeling happy and fulfilled and you arrive home to a clean and orderly home, then this article is not for you. However, if you have ever dreaded going to the gym or feel guilty about the time you've spent there or have a messy home, then today is your lucky day. One of the top reasons people join a gym is to feel better. However, if time spent there means your home is in shambles, then your mood is dampened. Perhaps it is time to reconsid

If you’re considering homeschooling, it is a big decision. The great news is there has never been a better time to homeschool, and there are even programs available to continue with the common core items, so if you desire to transition back to brick-and-mortar schools, that can be done smoothly as well. Isn’t that great? You could just try homeschooling for a short time, it doesn’t have to be a permanent choice. My intention is not to convince you that homeschool is the best

This is the new go-to side dish in our home. My husband even raves that he now prefers the pureed white beans to mashed potatoes. This is a hearty, creamy and filling side full of fiber and protein. If short on time, you can simply puree drained canned beans with some broth and seasonings, but I believe the extra time with dried beans and real ingredients makes a tastier dish. I used to be intimidated by the dried beans, but they are quite easy, especially in a puree where th

Although rest is important for health and good mood, many of us are skimping on the proper sleep. Adequate rest is important with benefits unable to be duplicated by any other activity. However, for those occasional nights of fitful sleep, these tips can help you successful navigate the day. 1 - Stay Hydrated If you know you are going to be short on sleep, keep your hydration optimal. This typically means drinking 8-10 glasses of water each day. Dehydration can exacerbate th

Despite lots of variations in small potties, songs to use the potty and numerous reward systems, I am still frequently asked for advice on how to potty train little ones. Why is it that with so many devices and systems this remains so perplexing? The reason is that despite the variation in themes, they all rely on the same system; taking away diapers for a complete transition in just one day. We commonly use phrases like, “big girl potty” and “diapers are for babies” expectin

Have you ever gotten tired of the messy closet or cluttered bathroom and yanked everything out, only to have created a bigger mess at the end of the day? You are not alone in this insanity. It starts as a final straw type of moment but then, no matter how good our intentions, we are unable to complete the task at hand and often end up feeling exhausted and even worse about ourselves.The reason is simply science. The brain develops decision fatigue. Minimizing decision fatigue

Imagine this scene, it is a true story. After dinner a wife remembers there are clothes in the dryer. On her way to the laundry room, she sees her husband is already folding the towels. “Hey, mister, that’s my job” she flirts and tries to take the towel out of his hand. “Says who?” he smiles as he performs a karate block stopping her retrieval of the towel. She responds the only way she knows and performs an “illegal move” playfully grabbing him below the belt. He responds in