Do you find yourself feeling stressed and tense, to the point that you feel you're going to burst? Pull out a coloring book, seriously. What might have once seemed like a leisure activity for elementary school-aged children has now become one of the hottest trends in terms of stress reduction. Here are some ways that coloring can help reduce stress in your life. Mindfulness If you've looked into cures for stress, you've likely read about or practiced meditation. In a mindfulness meditation practice, Continue Reading
How Can I Get Enough Vitamin D?
When we think of "vitamins," we know they're super-important for health. But vitamin D is special. It's difficult to get enough vitamin D; vitamin D is, therefore, a very common deficiency. So, let's talk about how much of this critical fat-soluble vitamin we need, and how you can get enough. The three ways to vitamin D are exposure to the sun, consuming vitamin D containing food, and through supplements. Why is vitamin D important, and how much do we need? Vitamin D Continue Reading
Why Walking is the Best Mom Workout
As a mom, you are probably looking for ways to keep up with a fitness routine, but struggle with having a hectic schedule that is always changing. When you are looking for the right form of exercise, you should really consider walking. In many ways, this is the best exercise you can do. Just look at all the benefits of walking. You Can Walk With Your Kids One great reason to start walking for fitness is because it is something you can do as a family. This is something you can do at any time, even when you have the baby or Continue Reading
How Coloring in Your Journal Can Ease Your Mind
Adult coloring is not a new concept, but it’s one many people aren’t sure they understand. Sure, coloring is fun. It reminds you of a simpler time in your life when you were a child and coloring was a fun pastime. Now it’s an escape, and it reminds you of the joy found in simplicity. What you might not know is coloring in an adult coloring book is more than a fun pastime. It’s a mental break filled with benefits designed to help you ease stress. When the busyness of life is getting to you, take a short break to do some Continue Reading