You know that moment when you realize you are more like your mom than you thought? The other day while unloading the dishwasher, I quickly dumped the silverware into one big pile in the drawer, thinking that I would put them in their appropriate spots later. A few hours later, my teenage son and husband walked in wondering who could possibly… Read more →
Balance
written by: Angie I love this photo that my husband took. As I looked through these photos of this talented ballerina, I am amazed at her ability to balance on any surface under any circumstance. It got me thinking about our lives and the ways we can get balance back into this busy world. After I had my daughter, everything… Read more →
The 30 Day Mental Diet
Let’s say you went into your Doctors office and had some tests done to make sure your body is working properly. If your Doctor discovers that you are lacking vitamins and minerals, or you are underweight or overweight, he would probably suggest a change in your diet to best meet your nutritional needs. We all know how important it… Read more →
Just Let Go
written by: Krista So much about this picture makes me smile. The excitement on our kids faces as they anxiously await the moment they can release their balloon into the air, and watch it take off until they can no longer see it. The ease they have in letting go of a balloon, that for us as adults represents a… Read more →
Warning: Life is Not Fair
written by: Stephanie I can’t tell you how many times I used to think this, or ask “Why me?” Why are all these bad things happening to me, and no one else? I remember my son Krew’s very first Easter. As I sat watching my nieces and nephews running around so happy looking for their easter eggs, I started feeling sorry for Krew… Read more →
Be Good to Your Body
Happy Weekend Everyone! “To ensure good health: eat lightly, breath deeply, live moderately, cultivate cheerfulness, and maintain an interest in life.” -William London Be GOOD to your body this weekend. Here are a couple of my favorite quick, easy, and healthy recipes. Krista’s Favorite Pick-me-up recipes Mint, Banana and Spinach Smoothie 1/2 of a mint leaf 1 frozen banana Handful of spinach… Read more →
Don’t Go to Bed With Tomorrow
written by: Jenna When my daughter was 17 months old, she had a life threatening incident. To this day, it still proves to be the most terrifying moment of my life. It was by angelic grace that I even caught my daughter having the seizure, for it proved to be life saving that I was there to witness it. She… Read more →
Nature’s Healing Power
written by: Angie My six siblings and I sat around my mom as the Dr. looked at us and regretfully said with a tremble in her voice “I am so sorry, there is nothing more we can do for you”. “Really?” I thought to myself. How could there be nothing more they could do for my mom? If somebody would… Read more →
Healthy Eating in All Seasons
There is one major reason I look forward to summertime. Besides the awesome, blistering Arizona heat, I love summer because of all the delicious seasonal fruits and vegetables that are available to us. I could live off watermelon and peaches all summer long. Getting kids to eat fruits and vegetables is another story sometimes. The last few years I have… Read more →
Exercise Your Body, to Exercise Your Mind
Written by: Krista People always tell me how lucky I am that I love to exercise, and I think to myself, ” Hmmm, do I love to exercise?” I definitely love the way I feel when I exercise, and that makes me want to exercise. The connection between mind and body is such a delicate and amazing thing. If our… Read more →