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Sep 9

September 9, 2018

How to Successfully Return to Work if You are a Stay at Home Mom

How To Successfully Return to Work If You Are a Stay-At-Home Mom

Successfully return to work How To Successfully Return to Work If You Are a Stay-At-Home Mom Being a stay-at-home Mom can be so rewarding, but after the kids are grown – or because of financial or personal reasons – you may decide to return to the workplace. This can be a difficult transition, so how can you navigate it successfully? Follow these tips for the best chances of getting back into the office with the least amount of trouble. Choose…

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Nov 25

November 25, 2017

Love Yourself

First Things First, Love Yourself!

First Things First, Love Yourself! A guest post by Flora Porterfield of PaperCheap | Paper Writing Company The thing is, people always seek acknowledgment and when they fail to get it, they sometimes stop giving their best. The self-satisfaction of being told that you did a good job is worth the effort. But what happens if people don’t notice you? What happens if people don’t appreciate what you do? Do you just quit your hopes for the future? Well, certainly not….

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Nov 13

November 13, 2017

Winter Skin Care Tips

Winter Skin Care Tips

Winter Skin Care Tips 5 Amazing Tips To Keep The Skin Healthy During Winters, A Guest Post by Sania at The Smart Women Blog Winter is here and so is dryness and patchiness all over the skin. Following the same skincare routine as summers will make your skin look dull and tired during this season. You must update your routine as per the weather and buy more products that help eradicate the dryness and keep the skin supple. Here are…

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Jun 19

June 19, 2017

Summer Sun Safety Tips

Summer Sun Safety Tips

Summertime is in full swing!  The temps are soaring and the sun is blazing!  Time enjoy the warm weather and make some fun memories with friends and  family!  These Summer Sun Safety Tips will help!   Vacations, picnics, barbecues, parades, lazy days on the beach and vigorous hikes up steep mountain trails – those are the things that good summer memories are made of! Dehydration, sunburn, heat exhaustion and bug bites – unfortunately those things can make summer memories too,…

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Mar 14

March 14, 2017

Me Time

Self Care – Making Time for Yourself

Self Care Everyone deserves some “Me Time” once in a while.  But, if you’re a mom it‘s probably a very rare moment indeed when you find yourself alone with nothing you have to do.  It’s important to make a point of arranging time for self care.  You’ll be a happier, more productive person if you do,  So, plan a night when your hubby will be away and send the kids to a sleepover at a friend’s house or to grandma’s…

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Mar 2

March 2, 2017

Checklist to Better Health

Healthy Lifestyle – Daily Health Checks

Healthy Lifestyle – Daily Health Checks Would you love to feel better, have a more positive mindset and accomplish more every day?  Who wouldn’t, right?  Well, if you’re serious then you need to set some goals to live a healthier lifestyle!  Love My Big Happy Family’s free printable helps you record and keep track of those goals.  It helps you track five components of a healthy lifestyle every week with daily checklists Healthy Lifestyle – First Things First See Your…

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Feb 22

February 22, 2017

Why it's good for you to have your kids as friends.

Why My Kids Are (& always have been) My Best Friends

Every now and then I come accross articles that are titled something like, “Why I’m Not My Kid’s Friend.”  That’s definately not the case in my experiences as a child or as a parent.  Those articles make me feel sad for the parent who wrote them and for the children that they parent.  My very first friend in life was my mom and my dad was the second friend I ever made. My four kids include two biological daughters and…

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Jan 14

January 14, 2016

10 Healthy Snack Ideas

10 Healthy Snack Ideas 1.  Apple Slices with 1 Tbsp Peanut butter.  3 Weight Watcher’s Points . 2.  Almonds, 21 pieces.  3 Weight Watcher’s Points. 3.  Popcorn (100 calorie size bag) with flavor sprinkles.  3 Weight Watcher’s Points. 4.  1/2 Cup of Cottage Cheese with pineapple. 2 Weight Watcher’s Points. 5.  Applesauce with a Sprinkle of Cinnamon and 1 Graham Cracker. 2 Weight Watcher’s Points. 6.  Baby Carrots and Broccoli with 2 Tbsp of Lite Ranch. 2 Weight Watcher’s Points….

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Jan 12

January 12, 2016

10 Everyday Activities that are Great Ways to Get Exercise 

 Did you ever stop to think that some everyday activities are a great way to get exercise?  Here are ten: Vacuum the whole house, including stairs, under couches and beds, etc. Wash all the baseboards. Change the linen on all the beds. Scour the tub, shower and all the sinks. Dust and polish all shelves, pictures and flat surfaces. Go for a brisk walk. Shovel snow. Build a snowman. Play tag with the kids or any game that involves running,…

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Aug 19

August 19, 2015

Aug 17

August 17, 2015

Lips and Nails Selfies

Selfie Fun!!

Some people would never dare to take a selfie, let alone share one!  Someone might accuse them of being vain or self-centered!! But we don’t let the opinions of others control us or dictate what we do right? –  RIGHT! I don’t claim that these are beautiful photos, only that I had a great time taking them.  Selfies can be a lot of fun!  So go ahead and take some of your own and if you are a brave soul…

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Jul 20

July 20, 2015

Kicks!

Pretty Summer Feet!

There’s nothing like the feel of  fresh green grass, a cool babbling brook, or soft warm sand between your toes!  Going barefoot is one of the feel good treats of summer!!  A treat for your feet!!!  No more being imprisoned inside of hot, smelly shoes and socks, your ten little piggies are finally free to wiggle about in the warm summer sun! Now I know some people have feet issues.   I have a nephew who refuses to ever let his…

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Jun 10

June 10, 2015

Me Time!

Everyone deserves some “Me Time” once in a while.  But, if you’re a mom it‘s probably a very rare moment indeed when you find yourself alone with nothing you have to do.  It’s important to make a point of arranging time for yourself.  You’ll be a happier, more productive person if you do,  So, plan a night when your hubby will be away and send the kids to a sleepover at a friend’s house or to grandma’s house for the…

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Jun 3

June 3, 2015

Great Ways to Get Exercise!

    Ten Normal Daily Activities that are Also …         Great Ways to Get Exercise!   Play Tag or Other Jumping and Running Games With the Kids Go for a Walk Put on Some Music and Dance Vacuum the House (including the stairs, under beds and couches, etc.) Scrub and Mop the Floors Wash the Baseboards Wash all the Windows and Glass in the House Run Up and Down the Stairs Mow the Lawn Pull Weeds…

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May 24

May 24, 2015