Maintaining a healthy thyroid is a delicate balance for those of us with thyroid issues. It seems something is always around to offset it, whether you use thyroid medication or not. Over the years of dealing with a thyroid autoimmune disorder, I have learned to listen to my body and find a happy place to where I am functioning at my best. I can also feel when the balance is slipping and when I need to help my thyroid along. Whether you use medications or not, you can do many things to naturally help your thyroid, and your body, function better. Giving proper aid can really make a world of difference in your overall ...Read More
Homeschooling Traveling and Homeschool: Resources and Tips
Until a couple years ago, we lived within miles of most of our family. So, we really didn't travel much - or at all, except at the holidays. And even then, it was minimal. But, now that we live over 600 miles from our families, traveling is a must. Living in a new state has also given us a new appreciation for homeschooling. We have so much fun traveling around and learning about the rich history in which we now live. But, I quickly realized that our "day trips" were not as exciting for the kids as they were for my husband and I. So, I knew something needed to change. I mean...we homeschool. Surely there was a ...Read More
When Chronic Gastrointestinal Issues Effect Everyday Life
If I could back to when I was younger, as lame as this sounds, I would totally knock it into my younger self's head that my health is one of the biggest gifts I have. I'd insist I take care of myself. Now in my 30's (not that I am old by any stretch) I do realize what a gift good health is. I had no clue as to how chronic health issues can affect ones day to day living. Even simple tasks can become complicated when you have health issues. I had no clue that around 20% of people in the United States are diagnosed with IBS symptoms. That is a huge percentage of people dealing with not only the physical components ...Read More
101 Things Your Kids Can Do to Make Money
Let's talk about about things your kids can do to make money. Our oldest son, who is 11, just started mowing lawns this year. This has created something we refer to as "entrepreneurial envy" in his younger brother, who is 6. While we don't want him to covet his brothers money, we do want him to learn the value of making money and working hard. Kids of all ages can think about ways to make money before they enter the official work-force. In fact, we're excited to encourage our kids entrepreneurial spirit. Below are 101 ideas you can look over with your kids. We hope you'll find a few winning ideas from this list of ...Read More
Foods Homemade Lemonade with a Sugar-Free Option (and FREE Lemonade Stand Printables!)
Homemade Lemonade is the perfect refreshing summer treat. Not only that, but lemonade stands are a fun way for kids to make a little cash during the summer. Lemonade stands have been one of my son's favorite ways of making money. He now has a few different ways to make money, but this was one of his first entrepreneurial endeavors. With a little help from mom, he made fresh squeezed homemade lemonade, put together a sign and price sheet, and set up shop. Got a little kid entrepreneur on your hands? Check out my list of 101 things your kids can do to make money. We were both surprised at the amount of money he ...Read More
{DIY} Non-Toxic Sunburn Care
Preventing sunburn and sun damage is very important. When you are overexposed to the sun, having non-toxic sunburn care can make a huge difference! Excessive sun exposure causes long-lasting skin damage and can lead to cancer. There are many ways we can prevent harmful rays from harming our skin and our children's skin, from using a non-toxic DIY sunscreen, to wearing sun-blocking clothing, and more. However, most of us will eventually get a sunburn, and so will our kids. What should you do when the deed has been done and it's time to take care of a sunburn? Your primary goals will be relieving red and inflamed ...Read More
Strawberry Coconut Popsicles
If you're in need of an easy to make, fun to eat snack that's full of healthy ingredients, you've come to the right place. These Strawberry Coconut Popsicles are my kids' newest favorite afternoon snack. There's something about summertime that calls for popsicles. I know one of my favorite childhood treats were my mom's homemade ones, and I'm happy to pass that down to my kids as well. Strawberry Coconut Popsicles: Frozen Treats Loaded with Nutrition! Along with their popsicle-love, my kids are watermelon fiends. Last summer they enjoyed Coconut & Watermelon Popsicles, and the year before that I made ...Read More
Talking to Kids About Homosexuality: Modeling Love, Honoring Truth, and Tackling Tough Questions
We live in a rapidly changing culture. Sexual orientations that were once taboo are now largely acceptable and even celebrated. From all sectors of the media, public figures are coming out of the closet—movie stars, Olympic athletes, pop singers, morning talk show hosts, rock musicians, NBA players, reality TV stars, news anchors, and country singers. President Barak Obama has even said religious people who have changed their opinions about same-sex marriage and are now in favor of it have "a responsibility to reach back and help others join them." If there was ever a time in human history to be sheepish about sex ...Read More
