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Aromatherapy to Fight Winter Blues

I must say that the winter blues are here in Mommyland, there is little motivation to much of anything. I figured if it is floating around here it may be floating around other lands out there too. So I wanted to share something that has been helping here.

Winter can be a gloomy time. It can feel very long, and the lack of daylight combined with holiday stress can get some people pretty down. What’s interesting is that certain aromas or scents have been known to help lift your spirits during the winter blahs.

How Does It Work?aromatherapy to fight winter blues

11 Tips for Frugal Living

Here is a guest post from a friend who I look up to when I am looking for new ways to save some money. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. There are many things here that I often forget about doing. I hope you are able to learn something new.

11 Tips for Frugal Living
by Tawra Kellam
http://www.LivingOnADime.com

 

Frugal living is all about making the most with what you already have. Here are 11 tips from LivingOnADime.com to help you get started:

21 day Mommy Blogger Weight Loss Challenge ~ Day 1

This entry is part 2 of 2 in the series Cinch Weight Loss Journey

Well I finally got my Cinch Transformation Kit yesterday. I thought hey the perfect time to start on the first of the month. Then Last night I got an email from Dustin Maher the author of Fit Moms for Life. (finishing up that book review coming soon) I read the information he sent me and decided that what I will do is do the work out part from the 21 Day Mommy Blogger Weight Loss Challenge and do the shakes and meal bars for the cinch program.

How to Plan a Fantastic Birthday Party

Everybody loves a party, particularly if it’s for them. When it’s time to plan your child’s next birthday party you may be at a loss. The following ideas will show you how to plan a fantastic birthday party, giving you a checklist of things to do and when to do them.

1) Two months before

Start talking to your birthday boy or girl about what they want to do for their birthday. Get them to start thinking about a theme and how many people they want to invite.

2) Three to four weeks before

Vitamin D and Your Mood

 

Did you know that some health professionals recommend Vitamin D supplements for their patients suffering from depression? It’s especially indicated in the winter, when sunlight exposure is limited or non-existent (your Vitamin Dbody manufactures Vitamin D when your skin is exposed to sunlight). It turns out that Vitamin D may play a significant role in regulating mood.

There have been reports of people experiencing much-needed mood boosts when they take Vitamin D supplements – so many reports that professionals are taking notice and, as noted above, recommending the vitamin to their patients and clients.

How to Host a Valentine’s Day Party

Hosting a Valentine’s Day party can actually be pretty versatile. All you really need is to create a warm, loving atmosphere that makes your guests feel welcome and loved. It can be a couples’ party, or it can just be a fun time with a group of friends. Here are some ideas on how to make your Valentine’s party a time to remember.

Valentine CraftsPick a Time

If you are going for a romantic love type of theme, an evening time would set the right mood. For a friendship party, you could do brunch or a late afternoon party. If you are having children, early afternoon might work best. The key is to choose a time that fits the schedule and lifestyle of the majority of your guests.

A Different Way to Think About Coupons

This weeks Money saving tip is pretty short and sweet. I am sure you have heard by now that one way to save money is using coupons. Yes it is time consuming but in the end it helps save a lot of money. One way to look at your clipping time is how much are you saving.? Say you spend 2 hours clipping and organizing your coupons then you go to the store your bill comes to about $200 then you hand over your coupons and you end up paying clipping couponsunder $50 so you saved $150 now you just got paid $150 for that two hours spent clipping and organizing your coupons. For those who print out their coupons your earnings from the market will be? a little less because of the cost of the paper and ink. That is only a few dollars so the end its still an awesome payday.

I am Getting Fit and Loosing Some extra Pounds

This entry is part 1 of 2 in the series Cinch Weight Loss Journey

So Part of my goals for the year is to get fit and get rid of some of these extra pounds. A couple days later I was choose to do a 4 week review a product from Shaklee called Cinch, this is a system That will help loose weight while helping build muscle. The Cinch Inch Loss Plan is designed for real life, so it also addresses the physical and emotional challenges that come along with your weight control efforts. With proprietary formulas, the Cinch products will help you control your hunger, boost your energy, and keep you feeling satisfied. After reading that part about the program I knew this was something that I had to try.

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