I think, more than anything, it’s really important to let the people in our lives (or the people we don’t get to see as often) know that we love and appreciate their presence on this Earth.
Author: Sixteen Hens
Six Tools to Get Your Health Back on Track
For the past year I’ve been really great about my diet…er, my health, rather. And then I let myself go a bit. I’ve gained five pounds. I feel… Round. Bloated. Fatigued. What I eat is everything for me, so I need to get on back on track. 1. Keep a Food Journal Keeping a food […]
The Farm and Garden Report: How I Prepared for this Year’s Winter
Well well well, winter decided to come early this year! Anyone else still have leaves on the ground under all the snow? Me too…didn’t even have a chance to mulch them into the ground before the snow flew. I barely got my gardens cleared out before the snow. It took me forever, considering seasonal depression […]
8 Essentials for Healthy Travel .Julia.
Most health-conscious individuals have a daily routine that helps them stay on track with their goals. Our routines keep us grounded, help us cope with daily stressors, and incorporate our daily habits of health. Being a health-conscious traveler also requires routine and planning. There is no reason to sacrifice feeling your best while traveling and […]
Helping Our Son Navigate Self-Regulation…This is Helpful for Adults, too
What’s amazing to me, as a parent, is that as I’m working so hard to help him in every way possible, he’s actually helping ME.
Ahimsa: A Practice of Non-Violence and Self-love
“Ahimsa is one of the five yamas, which are the ethical, moral and societal guidelines for yogis. Ahimsa can be distilled into a practice of non-violence in all aspects of life, from the physical to the mental and emotional.” Dorna Djenab – What is Ahimsa and How to Practice It in Everyday Life In a […]
This Little (Five-Year-Old) Light of Mine
“He pulled me out and reminded me that I’m not a failure. I couldn’t possibly be failing him, especially when I work so hard to help him. “
A Walk with Mother Nature
“And into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul”
― John Muir
Chicken Salad: In the Kitchen with an Irish Beauty
One of my favorite meals with Grandma was a simple chicken salad. It got to the point that anytime my family was coming to visit she made sure she had all of the ingredients in stock because I would BEG for us to make it.
Six Months Alcohol Free: What I’ve Learned So Far
Have you ever had something holding you back but never really realized it? Have you ever used something as a crutch so much that it just became a part of your life? Well I’ve had some experience in that realm, and in my realm, that substance was alcohol. I started drinking at an early age. […]
