My sister in law, Melanie, has just finished her 5th round of chemotherapy for her brain cancer. She is almost half-way done with chemo. Please, follow her story on Bucket List Family blog. She is a cancer fighter! With three young boys, 9 and under, she is truly a hero mom. I am proud of her strength and dignity as she goes through this journey with brain cancer. Melanie is trying to live life to the fullest while she is here with her young boys, thus the Bucket List Family began. They are … [Read more...]
My Secret to Staying Moisturized in the RV
Disclosure: I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Aveeno. I received product samples to facilitate my review and a promotional item to thank me for participating. One thing I didn't know about RV life is that moisture abounds when there are four people living in a 32 ft trailer. At night, while we are asleep, the condensation collection on the walls, the windows, in the closets, and even where the mattress meets the wall. It is amazing. So … [Read more...]
Simple Tips for a Healthy Child
As many of you know, I am working on improving my own health. With food choices, exercise and water intake - I am improving my own quality of life. But, I also want my kids to be healthy. A healthy child is happy child! Since my kids are young and at home with me, I am being proactive in their health. As a parent, I believe that it is our responsibility to be a good example of healthy living but also raise them to make good choices. {That isn't always easy, is it?} Here are ways that my … [Read more...]
Shedding that Winter Weight
This is a sponsored post with the Niche Parent Network & Conference. All opinions are my own. We joined the local YMCA in Gig Harbor. I love it. My husband loves it. When we bring the kids they love the pool. It is fun and exercising is easy with such a nice new facility. But, my son won't go to the child care. We tried three times. He hates it and cries the entire time. That makes it difficult to work out and attend classes. Not impossible but very, very difficult. I want to keep … [Read more...]
How Important is a Smile?
Seeing my kids smile brings me such joy. I love seeing both of them smiling and laughing. My heart feels full with love for them when I see them happy and smiling. A smile is so powerful. It conveys feelings, strength, friendliness, happiness - it has the power to brighten a day. Moods are lifted when someone smiles. What if you couldn't clearly see your child's smile? Or, what if you child was so downhearted that they rarely smiled at all? This is what often happens when a child is born … [Read more...]
What is The Daniel Plan?
Have you heard of The Daniel Plan: 40 Days to a Healthier Life yet? Though I was familiar with this book I didn't know much about how it came about and what was included in the book. As a Seventh-day Adventist Christian, healthy living is actually a pretty important part of my faith. I am very familiar with the story of Daniel in the Bible. Daniel and his three Hebrew friends, captives to the King of Babylon, refused to eat and drink from the King's table. They chose to eat vegetables and fruit … [Read more...]
Get Ready for Summer with Muay Thai Training
Summer will be here before you know it. Are you ready for bathing suit season? If not, have you considered Muay Thai Training? If you are not familiar with Muay Thai training there are many advantages for those who practice this combat sport. Here are five of those advantages: 1. Building confidence – Muay Thai training will boost your confidence not only in the ring but in your everyday life too. Whether you are at work or trying to build some kind of romantic relationship or wherever you … [Read more...]
