I have been searching for a natural shampoo that worked well for quite some time. I've even tried not using shampoo, but making my own natural shampoo, which is not technically shampoo at all. The problem with making my own was that my hair would get oily right away and never looked clean. And my hair would feel dry and be very difficult to brush … [Read more...]
Is Childhood Life or a Step Before Life Begins?
Help! A strange kid is talking to me! It was an open house. There were lots of people there with questions and only a handful of adults whom I could safely assume worked there. I waited patiently to be shown around and have my turn gleaning answers to my anxious questions as someone who was unfamiliar with homeschooling and still very unsure. I … [Read more...]
How to Teach Kids Smart Money Management When You’re Not Great at it
I want my kids to learn good financial skills, but I know I'm not great at it myself. I'm so worried about teaching them the wrong skills! I've taken some financial planning courses, but there is so much information it can be confusing and overwhelming. I need something to explain in the simplest terms, in a way that is easy for me to share with my … [Read more...]
How to Fill Gaps in Your Nutrition #lifesupplemented
If you're like me, you try to eat healthy at least most meals throughout the week, but as a busy mom, it's hard to do all the time. I want to model a healthy diet and healthy lifestyle for my kids, but even so, it's not possible to be at my best every day or serving the most nutritious meals each and every meal. Often pizza or hot dogs is all I … [Read more...]
The Key to Naturally Beautiful Skin
Getting out to all the events I’ve been involved in lately, of course I want to look my best. We’d all like to look our best, even when we’re not attending meetings or interviews, right? This whole month has been harder on my skin with the stress of moving, not to mention the dirt and dust from packing and moving furniture. How can I keep my skin … [Read more...]
What if You Had No Fear of LBL?
I used to love running. It was sort of a therapy. I could feel the wind whipping past my face, hear nothing but my heart pumping, and my own breathing, and feel the burn in my legs. It was the only thing that blocked out my thoughts which ran on every second of the day otherwise. The majority of the thoughts in my head at that time were negative. … [Read more...]
Improve Lives in your Community
I don't believe we were meant to be alone. We need other people. We need family and community. The ironic thing is, we have more people around than ever, yet we can be so alone! Each in our own homes, secluded from the community around us. I want my kids to grow up with a desire to be involved in their community. To care about their neighbors and … [Read more...]
California Increases Minimum Age for Tobacco Sales
Welcome to Monday Matters! Spread awareness to help important causes and start your week off right by making a difference each Monday, even if that is just to pin, tweet, or share to pass this information on. Tobacco sales to teens, no more! California has increased the minimum age of sale for tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, from 18 … [Read more...]
This Real Milk is Easy to Digest
I love a cold glass of milk. I have milk in my cereal, in my coffee, chocolate milk, or hot chocolate, milk shakes, home made ice cream, oh so many ways to enjoy it. Now, I’m making my own mouth water! I've always loved milk. I drink milk every day, but it doesn't always seem to agree with me. This post was sponsored by a2 Milk® … [Read more...]
Creating a Plan to Reach Goals
It's a new year! I'm planning my schedule so I can be better about posting here consistently and reach those elusive goals I've been dreaming of for years now. I don't normally make new years resolutions, and I dislike being slave to a strict routine, but as busy as I am and with so much to keep track of, I'm finding it necessary to nail down … [Read more...]
