Well, ready or not, Christmas is upon us. I’m trying to keep things calm and reasonably sane this year, and you probably are too. But it’s hard – so many things demand our time and energy during the weeks before Christmas. If you’re looking for small ways to simplify your [continue reading]
3 Decisions You Need to Make this School Year
Before your children go back to school, the new school year always seems full of promise. It’s a great time to get things in order, get everyone on a schedule and get going on some projects (organization, exercise, healthy eating!). I think most moms begin the school year on that [continue reading]
5 Free Gifts to Give Yourself
In the past, we’ve talked about free “gifts” we can give to our husbands and our children. Not material gifts, but gifts of love, joy and service. But now, let’s talk about free gifts we can give to ourselves. These gifts aren’t shiny and expensive, and we can’t show them [continue reading]
Manage Your Family’s Schedule – 5 Steps to Take at the Beginning of the School Year
If you’re striving to create your best life – to live a little calmer, to take care of your health, and to leave some space in your life for sensuality and intimacy – you may find yourself in frequent conflict with your family’s schedule. You know, the dozens of jobs, [continue reading]
“I Can’t Get My Mind and Body on the Same Page”
A woman said to me recently, “I can’t get my mind and body on the same page.” She was talking specifically about sex and intimacy. She wanted to feel good about her body, to feel sexy, and to enjoy sex with her husband, but found instead that she usually viewed her body [continue reading]
5 Healthy Meal Prep Ideas You Can Use this Weekend
Feeding your family should be a joy and a privilege, but sometimes it seems like just one more thing on your to-do list. Planning meals, shopping, cooking, and providing snacks for everyone takes a lot of time and feels like a lot of work! Believe me, I know the feeling! [continue reading]