This year my holiday spirit is...well, less than stellar, which does not bode well in my house since my husband is already on the naughty list for not being a fan of the holidays any year. When my cheer’o’meter is low, I can usually fill it up rather quickly. This year however, there is just nothing in the tank. My family is dealing with loss over this holiday season. Unfortunately I have experience dealing with loss at this time of year. This will be my eighteenth Christmas without my older …
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Cord Blood Donation is Easier Than You Think
Of all the things I’ve ever donated in life, giving blood has been the easiest. It causes me no financial pain and yet it still does a world of good for those in need. What I give is naturally replenished in my own body, …
What to Pack in a Carry-On
The hotel is booked, your bags are packed, and the flight is leaving in a few hours. That's it, right? NO! That's not it. A seasoned traveller knows what to pack in a carry-on bag. Forget laptops and …
If Life Hands You Lemons, USE THEM – Beyond Lemonade, Easy Ways to Use Lemons
I've always been amused by the expression "When life hands you lemons, make lemonade." Mostly because lemons are awesome no matter what you do with them. There are so many uses for lemons the reality is that when life …
Help for the Sleep Deprived
Like many, sleep was a luxury I didn’t fully appreciate until I had children. From the birth of my first daughter to the time we were back in a consistent sleep routine with our second, eight years had gone by. …
Five Easy Health Hacks to Avoid Holiday Burnout
It’s heeere. Holiday burnout is real, and it can suck the life out of you during the most wonderful time of the year. Around this time, already stretched-too-thin women, get stretched just a little bit further and mental …
10 Money Saving Tips for Back To School
Alright, who took July? And while we're at it, who is stealing August away from us so quickly too? I swear it was only yesterday that I was clearing out rotten sandwiches from the bottom of school bags and sending my …
