July, 2016 Update: So sad that this once again is needed. It isn't holiday season, but we can find ways to spread kindness in our daily lives. Reposting this as a way to cope with so many tragedies to bear. Light a candle of hope in your heart and bring some hope to the eyes of someone else. I've been thinking about the recent tragedy. … [Read more...]
Nicer Parents Have Smarter Kids
Want smarter kids? Just be nicer to them. I know, that sounds strange and simplistic, but research shows that early nurturing aids in brain development. Children's brains develop better if their parents are more nurturing and positive in their interactions. In other words, the parents are just nicer to their kids! The study was concerned with … [Read more...]
Cook with Peace of Mind (and teach your kids to cook without making a mess)
When I was a beginner cook as a pre-teen, my mom used to say she knew what to expect when coming into the kitchen: every dish she owned was dirty. Ha! It wasn't quite that bad, but close. She chose to stay out of the kitchen because she wanted a break from cooking and baking. I don't blame her! And we had to clean up our own mess from … [Read more...]
24 Jobs with Low Stress and High Pay
Ah, the golden jobs. Of course stress can come in the form of weird co-workers, but that's anywhere. After the list of 24 is a list of more jobs that also pay well but have just a little bit more stress. Click title for link at AOL. … [Read more...]
Holiday Stress? Have a Cup of Tea
I don't know why, but a cup of hot tea seems to calm me down & make me feel all in balance better than coffee. And I love, love, love coffee.So if you are feeling a little frazzled, set yourself down with a cup of tea & tell yourself all will be fine.Merry Christmas! … [Read more...]