The Chalk Dust Doesn’t Settle
Image via Freepik The Chalk Dust Doesn’t Settle: Self-Care and Survival for Today’s Teachers It sneaks up on you somewhere between your third cup of lukewarm coffee and the…
Saint Patrick’s Day Shenanigans
Food Ideas: Breakfast or brunch of gluten free dairy free pancakes with a bit of green food dye to make them festive. We made this recipe making sure to make it dairy free as well as gluten free. We actually ended up doing a clean out the fridge night for dinner. Salad and Corn chowder….
I Finally Found Myself: The Importance of Self Care
The Importance of Self Care It’s easy to put yourself last—juggling responsibilities, meeting deadlines, and taking care of others while neglecting your own well-being. But self-care isn’t a luxury; it’s a necessity for maintaining physical health, mental clarity, and emotional balance. Read a personal experience in this guest post by Linda Vande Voort My Story…
15 Ways Women Sabotage Self-Care
Guest Post: Anna Celotto Back in November, I came across The Feral Housewife newsletter and not only have I read some great articles I got to add another woman and writer to my community. We are working together to break the stigma of mental health issues. Please read this very informative article on how we…
Winter Wellness: Groundhog Day: Spring or Six More Weeks of Winter?
Groundhog Day: Spring or Six More Weeks of Winter? Today is Groundhog Day The groundhog predicted 6 more weeks of winter for 2025. These posts will help you prepare and plan for tough days. They will remind you to take care of yourself and try to reduce as many stressors as possible. Groundhog Day:…
Peace, Gratitude and Balance.
Tips for Staying Grounded During the Holidays As we approach the holiday season, it’s a time to reflect on the importance of peace, gratitude, and balance. This month has been a gentle reminder of how essential it is to cultivate serenity in our lives, especially when the world feels chaotic and demanding. In this…
Emotion Explorers Roundup : Navigating Feelings with Kids
Emotion Explorers Roundup: Navigating Feelings with Kids Emotions can be like peeling an onion. Layers and layers, especially if the person has had a lot of trauma or adverse experiences in their lives. The things I know now that I did not know when I was a parent amaze me. I mean, I wish…
Nothing On My MInd
Nothing on My Mind I am linking up at Five Minute Friday, We are given a word prompt and are free write for five minutes. This week’s word prompt is “nothing.”. “Nothing” can be quite a loaded concept, encompassing a range of meanings depending on context. It can signify absence, emptiness, or lack, but…
Layers and Stairs: Like Peeling an Onion
Today’s writing will be very different but it has a hidden message, I just need to figure out what it is. Maybe it will resonate with you. Layers and Stairs Trapped, a maze. Like peeling an onion, layers, and layers of stairs Occasionally, you reach a flat level and find your way through unfamiliar territory…
Resources to Share From Some of My favorite Chronic Illness Bloggers
This week, I am sharing some resources from some of my favorite chronic illness bloggers. Resources: Chronic Illness Blogs To Follow I was diagnosed with mental health issues and chronic fatigue myself. I found this post helpful. Not many understand how some days are especially hard. It is pretty isolating to feel like no one…