Sleep is one of the most important yet most uncontrollable aspects of our daily lives. You can’t exactly muscle your way into better sleep or buy a magical evening elixir to cure you of your restlessness. So how do you tame the ultimate beast? With these four easy solutions to some of the most common sleep problems, that’s how! It’s not too late to change your lifestyle for the better—even as the clock strikes 3:00 a.m. and you’re still counting sheep. #1 - Consistency is Key This phrase can be applied to most things, but perhaps … [Read more...] about 4 Ways to Fix Sleep Problems
Kim Miller, Chief Estrogen Officer
Kim is a Family, Lifestyle and Parenting #RVA Mom Blogger focusing on home and family, product reviews and giveaways, food and travel. Kim is raising two teenage sons and has an adult daughter and loves weekend getaways and spur-of-the-moment road trips. She loves cooking, reading, walks on the beach, sunsets and wine. Her dream is to retire to a little cottage on the beach and spend her days collecting shells and talking to the seagulls.
How to Create the Perfect Homeschooling Space
If you have decided to homeschool your child you are going to need a good workspace. The more organized the workspace is the better it will be for you and your child. The room should be structured in a way that will make everything easy to access and learning enjoyable. If you have never set up a classroom environment before, there are some things that you should consider if you want to ensure that the environment is as conducive to learning as possible. Take a look at these tips for setting up a great learning environment. Create a … [Read more...] about How to Create the Perfect Homeschooling Space
How To Stay Happy & Healthy As You Age
Aging is a part of life and can be a graceful experience for you if you stay positive about it. There are actions you can take that will help ensure that you’re able to stay happy and healthy as you age. These tips will allow you to focus on the areas of your life that matter the most when it comes to getting older and staying well. There’s a lot that’s in your control and steps you can take that will help you achieve the best results possible when it comes to getting older. Aging can be a positive experience when you put these measures in … [Read more...] about How To Stay Happy & Healthy As You Age
How To Resolve Conflict With Your Neighbors
You can choose your friends, but you can’t choose your family. It’s also rare that you can choose your neighbors. Sure, you can choose the area in which you might live, but none of us have full authorial control over who lives near is, and who has also had the idea of moving to your location. For that reason, conflict can and does arise from time to time. No parties may be at fault for a conflict to start, one of them may be, or both of them may gleefully contribute to it. Toxic neighbor relationships can thrive on drama, and sometimes this … [Read more...] about How To Resolve Conflict With Your Neighbors
12 Crucial Health Facts That People Get Wrong
There are so many health and wellness myths out there that you could easily end up being misled by. For example, you may have heard that eating carbohydrates lead to weight gain, which is not entirely true. In today's digital world, frightening health-related headlines often make waves. However, not all public opinions about health and nutrition are true. Here are the top facts about health that people normally get wrong. 1. Sitting up straight prevents back pain This idea is both true and false, depending on how you see it. From one … [Read more...] about 12 Crucial Health Facts That People Get Wrong
The Best Plants For Your Home (and what they can do)
If you're thinking about bringing a new vibrancy into your home for the coming year, what better way than to introduce some new plants. Plants in the home are great for your mental and physical health. They give you a sense of green space in your home environment and also purify the air from harmful toxins. If you're the creative type plants can also give you opportunities for self-expression. Snake Plants A snake plant is not dangerous, as the name might suggest. Actually, it's quite friendly and useful for your home - more on that … [Read more...] about The Best Plants For Your Home (and what they can do)
5 Ways to Give Your Home An Instant Makeover
While most individuals are working from home or have been previously due to the global pandemic lockdown, spending so much time at home has made some of us tired of the same decor day in and day out. It is never a bad idea to give your home a makeover and mix things up a bit - whether for the holidays, an event you are planning, or simply because you feel like it! Listed below are 5 ways that will help you give your home an instant makeover and give the interior a completely new feel. 1. New Curtains for Your Windows Curtains can … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Give Your Home An Instant Makeover
Creative Ways for Moms to Sneak in Exercise Throughout the Day
Mom life is busy — and that’s putting it lightly. You have your own to-do list to contend with, but you also have to make sure your kids are taken care of, too. All of that combined leaves very little time for you to do things for yourself. That’s ironic, considering what you deserve is a bit of time to refresh yourself and feel good. If things are too hectic to block out a stretch for some you time, then consider this: You can sneak some exercise in throughout the day. Breaking a sweat makes you feel good, and you don’t … [Read more...] about Creative Ways for Moms to Sneak in Exercise Throughout the Day
