I don’t have the kind of metabolism that I can say ‘what the heck’ and eat and drink whatever I want over the holiday season. After all, it’s a season…not a day, not a week or even a month – it’s a whole season. I can do a lot of damage in a season.. If I let all my healthy routines and habits go, I’d literally be erasing all the progress I’ve made and be faced with starting over.
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While I’m appreciative of my holiday pasts, I also know that in this season of life that I’m in as a working family caregiver, I can’t expect to pull this off for my family. Perhaps some of you do, but I know the price is probably your own health and sanity. While my mom worked tirelessly to create a Waltons-like family holiday, I recognize that my family paid a price for this eventually.
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A guest post written by Sona Mehring, founder & CEO of Caringbridge.org
In 1998, my mother Bonnie was diagnosed with Stage IV breast cancer….
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Because I’m up and out early to head to the gym, I need portable breakfast options that I can either prep on Sundays for the entire work week or gather together the night before. Here are a few of my tried and true breakfast options.
Five healthy grab and go breakfast options Read More »
Over the kid’s fall break (which is earlier than most places since we start school the first week of August) we went to Ireland. We purchased the 6 night package last winter from Travel Zoo. The package included roundtrip flights from Atlanta to Dublin, one night in a hotel, 5 nights of bed & breakfast vouchers, our car rental, and a mobile Wi-Fi device(this little buddy is a MUST have on your trip as it works in cars, pubs, B&B, etc.!). My 15 year old daughter, Natalie,
An early holiday gift filled with Irish blessings – Our family trip to Ireland Read More »
As parents we are always looking for ways to give our children opportunities. We sign them up for sport, music, scouts, things that enable them to develop their talents and find enjoyment in learning new skills, working as a team and achieving their goals. We realize the importance of this for our children. Why then do we find it so difficult to understand the importance of these things for ourselves?
Making myself a priority Read More »
Early in our marriage, may be even before we were married, Jason and I had agreed that we would always use some of our time off to have our own vacation. Coming from a big family, there are always events and family reunions to attend but it was important to us that we set aside focused family time together each year.
Traveling for family memories Read More »
There is a truism about me: the only thing I’ve ever been able to quit cold turkey is exercise. The Savvy Sandwicher would find that unacceptable and, as much as it pains me to admit it, she’s right.
30 Minutes for 30 Days: Making Exercise a Habit Read More »
Growing up, I never pictured myself as a working mom. I knew I would work before having kids but figured I’d be a stay home mom, like my mom. I know my husband probably feels responsible for me not being a stay home mom but frankly he’s not the reason I am still working.
A “sequencing” mom…
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It’s hard to put into words what this season of my life feels like. This season where I’m being sandwiched between being the encouraging, present, and fun mom I want to be for my kids AND being the caring, respectful, and motivating daughter I want to be for my mom. Oh, yeah and somewhere in this mix I want to be a romantic, loving, and supportive wife and a fit and healthy woman who successfully juggles a full time rewarding career and builds a mission rich profitable business on the side! Feels crazy just writing it all out. Like you, I want it all and I want life to feel harmonious. It’s a big order to fill.
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