After a stressful day, our tendency is to reward ourselves with a treat, most often, a gooey chocolate dessert. The problem is, once you’ve stopped thinking “I deserve this, I must have it,” the guilt sets in and start counting calories and sugar, thinking “Why did I do that?” Then, not only are you stressed out by your long day, but also by the reward that was supposed to make it better! It’s time to stop the stress cycle for good. Here are two great ways to indulge in chocolate ... Read the Post
Divine Chocolate Flourless Cake Recipe
3 Incredible Castles to Visit in Ireland
Today being St. Patrick's Day, I thought it would be a nice idea to prepare a post for you that celebrates some of the more truly historical aspects of Ireland - castles in Ireland! My hubby is Irish, and this is a day where he is particularly homesick. I did live there for a couple of years, and it is one part of the world I know I will always return to. It is the history, the music, the mysticism and the landscape which continue to draw me. And I will never tire of the splendor of ... Read the Post
3 Steps to Start Your Plants Off Right
How you handle your seeds and your practices around seeding is your first chance to get your plants off to a good start and help them achieve their full potential. Ben and Penny Hewitt, authors of The Nourishing Homestead, have developed a three-step process which starts with inoculating the seeds, then sowing them in high quality potting soil, and finally using soil blocks instead of pots to start seedlings. It may not be quite as easy as 1-2-3, but the increased vigor and yield the Hewitts ... Read the Post
Learn to Embrace Discipline
It can be easy to utilize punitive methods when your child breaks the household rules, or otherwise causes frustration. After all, many of us were parented in a very different way than with the methods we choose to use in disciplining our own children today. Not to mention, it is not uncommon to feel a need to be wary of the thoughts and words from others, everyone seems to have an opinion these days! But many parents don't like to punish their children; they simply do so because they don't ... Read the Post
Simple Valentine’s Day Crafts for Your Little Ones
Children love to do crafts. They don’t need to have a reason to make things. However, they like it even more if they do have a particular reason. The following are some easy Valentine’s Day craft ideas for your little ones to enjoy. Try Making Some Salt Art: This is loads of fun for toddlers. Help them mix together the dough: 1 cup of salt is added to 2 ½ cups of flour. Mix in 2 to 3 tablespoons of ice water. Let them use a spoon to begin with but change to their hands to get the ... Read the Post
Ways to Balance Freedom With Responsibility
As a family oriented person, your loved ones are of utmost importance to you. You spend your days with the responsibility of ensuring they are well taken care of. That's just what you do, and you’re happy doing it. I have seen so many parents at times, including myself, promise to never give up their personal passions and interests once they embark upon marriage and child rearing. Even at that, the time goes by so quickly, and we can find ourselves looking around for those pieces of ourselves ... Read the Post
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