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Household Hacks: My Best Cleaning And Safe Storage Ideas

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Oh For The Love Of Cleaning, Get A Room!

I love cleaning. This love for cleaning started at an early age. One of the best gifts I give to friends who are expecting, is deep cleaning their home a few weeks before their due date.

We moved a few times in our lifetime out of rentals and each time the landlord asked if I wanted to professionally clean their units as a side hustle. I’m flattered! But, I think if cleaning was a job I would get paid for, I wouldn’t find it as enjoyable. Cleaning is therapeutic!

Since I’ve been cleaning for almost 30 years (yup, and I’m still a millennial), I know a lot of tips and tricks! I am going to share with you my favorite cleaning hacks and how I safely store my cleaning products to keep them away from pets and kiddos! [Read more…] about Household Hacks: My Best Cleaning And Safe Storage Ideas

A Quirk That’s Kind Of Weird, Yet Actually Works: EARTHING

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I've always been aware of earthing. I guess I never realized how important it is for your mental, physical and overall personal well being until I tried earthing activities. To disconnect from the real world. Turn all electronics off. Hang out with Mother Nature. Reap the benefits of the Earth's natural energies. I don't necessarily take my shoes off - but I will if there is a beach! #Earthing #EarthingActivities #SelfCare #Destress #Lifestyle #HowToBeHappyDo you feel that? Spring is in the air! I for one am pumped for it!

It can be quite depressing living in a cold area that receives a lot of snow in the winter. We welcome the spring with open arms! The grass miraculously come back to life, leaves start to sprout on trees, other plants begin to bloom, and geese and other wildlife start making their way up North!

If you’ve barricaded yourself inside all winter long, you are overdue for some much needed earthing activities. What the heck is earthing you may ask? I’m not a professional – but earthing is basically connecting yourself back to the earth to obtain its natural energies. Instead of Vitamin D – it’s Vitamin G for ground, maybe? But, this is often done barefoot!

If you aren’t a fan of running around barefoot, I’m pro just checking back in with what Mother Nature gave us. Here’s my list if you want a quick way to recharge your batteries, fight your way out of a funk, get outside and start earthing! [Read more…] about A Quirk That’s Kind Of Weird, Yet Actually Works: EARTHING

Fill Easter Baskets With Healthier Options: Activities & Memories!

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I encourage people to not be pulled into the norm. The candy industry knows how to package and market their products. And companies are making major bucks off of candy! Be a rebel with me...do not by candy for Easter baskets this year! There are so many more healthier options, like activities and memories, that won't cost you a trip to the dentist! #Easter #EasterBaskets #Lifestyle #Healthy #Activities #HowToBeHappy

One of the best activities I can remember growing up was looking for Easter baskets. My parents didn’t give my sister and I them, as 1). They didn’t really have the money and 2). They figured grandparents would spoil us enough.

So, for me the hunt for Easter baskets would take place at my grandparent’s house with all my other cousins that would travel far distances to also be there Easter weekend. This took place in a good, small town, farming community (yes, like Mayberry). The town was spread out, and my grandparents lived in an awkward looking old house they kept building onto each time they cranked out a kid (6). This house was located on a really large lot with many trees, gardens and bushes one could hide Easter baskets in!

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Oddly enough, I would always see one of my cousin’s grab my basket before me and say, “whoops” and hand mine to me. I would then cry and make my grandparents re-hide it somewhere (give me a break, this is devastating when you are 5 years old!). Don’t worry, I got revenge. I eventually got older (and faster) and was soon finding their baskets before them!

The Easter baskets did not include much, if any, candy. My grandparents filled it with so much more. Memories and activities that are lasting me my lifetime. Today I’ll share mine with you and maybe you will want to pick up some of these traditions too! [Read more…] about Fill Easter Baskets With Healthier Options: Activities & Memories!

The Cheapest Way To Further Your Education and Build Your People Skills!

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Toastmasters is thee cheapest way to further your education, build leadership skills, improve your people skills (don't we all need that!) as well as help get your side hustles on. Toastmasters has revamped its entire program, and realizes that communication is more than just public speaking. The Pathways program has projects such as blogging and podcasts. Hello - count me in! #Toastmasters #PeopleSkills #Education #Careers #ProfessionalDevelopmentIt doesn’t matter if you are an introvert or an extrovert, you are eventually going to need people skills. Unless you went all Into the Wild, burned your IDs, gave away your money and are living a self-sustaining life on a mountain. Then sure, maybe you don’t need people skills. I agree with Eddie Vedder society is a crazy breed, but you don’t need to run away from it.

You just need the right tools and resources to adapt and get you through the day. What would you say if I told you I know the cheapest way to further your education? You likely may spend more dining out in ONE week versus the cost of this. And it can catapult you into leadership roles (if you desire this path). As well as teach you how to write compelling blog posts that will inspire your audience to take action?

Do I have your attention yet? Read more to find out what this is! [Read more…] about The Cheapest Way To Further Your Education and Build Your People Skills!

Self Care & De-Stress For Your Biggest Assets!

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What Is Self Care?

The value of self care underated! And the value of others! I emphasize self care daily in my life to my friends, family and coworkers. Find the best ways to de-stress and what works for you! #SelfCare #DeStress #Health #Lifestyle #HowToBeHappy #BeMoreChill #DefinedSight

To explain first, self care is any activity you do in efforts to prevent derailment in your mental, physical and emotional health. It’s the preventative activities you do to take care of yourself first! You are your biggest asset! Without the 100% you, you are also failing yourself and your other assets (family members, people you supervise, coworkers, friends, etc.).

Why Is Self Care Important?

You may work in a field where you experience unhealthy, insane amounts of work stress. Accountants during tax season. Teachers during the ENTIRE school year. Full-time bloggers while also trying to be a full-time parents. And the list goes on of professions all over subjected unhealthy stress levels.

And what usually occurs while you are under stress? You forget about self care. The preventative derailment activities take a back seat. Your immune system goes on a roller coaster ride. You may become sick and frankly, get depressed!

Oh Snap! What Can I Do?

Read on to find the best self care acts you can do to keep yourself and others on the course! [Read more…] about Self Care & De-Stress For Your Biggest Assets!

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