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Making myself a priority

Fitness, Guest Posts, Happy Days, Mental Growth & Hobbies, Nutrition

A guest post written by Jen Robinson, Lifewrangling blog

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?

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Traveling for family memories

Creating ME Time, Happy Days, Support System

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.

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30 Minutes for 30 Days: Making Exercise a Habit

Fitness, Guest Posts

A guest post by Elizabeth Hubbard, The Elderberry Blog.

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.

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Are you a “sequencing” mom?

Caring for an aging parent, Creating ME Time, Support System

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 like feeding a nest of hungry birds

Caring for an aging parent, Creating ME Time, Mental Growth & Hobbies

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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Back to School, Back to You!

Creating ME Time, Mental Growth & Hobbies

When back to school season rolls around, my entire family is switching up routines and schedules. So…it makes sense to find the pockets of time where I’m going to insert my healthy me time.

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How to truly celebrate a life

Caring for an aging parent, Support System

August 4th was the one year anniversary of my dad’s death. Rather than focusing on his last day, I am choosing to focus this post on the Saturday just prior to his passing, where we threw a party in the hospice room to celebrate his life. When I reflect on this memory, I feel so grateful that we had this opportunity to tell dad how much he meant to us, share memories, and prepare as a family to say good-bye. I know that many families have not had this opportunity.

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Driving mom from Michigan to Georgia…it’s what you do.

Caring for an aging parent, Support System

My family has two lake homes in Hubbard Lake, Michigan. For health reasons, my mom hasn’t been able to visit Michigan in a few years. My siblings and I were determined to get her there this year. We have dangled this trip in front of her as an incentive for her to take better care of her health and we wanted her to be around the extended family as many have not seen her since my dad’s memorial last fall. Thankfully, she was able to go. It took much preparation, and patience but I know in the end we are all glad we went.

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Seven ways to pay your health first and still be a super caregiver

Creating ME Time, Mental Growth & Hobbies, Support System

drugs, and a compromised lifestyle that caused them to be dependent on others to help care for everyday activities like cooking, showering, and running errands. I believe that my dad would still be with us and he and my mom would be enjoying their golden years and retirement savings by traveling and having the energy to maximize each day. Witnessing these choices, led me to wanting a different lifestyle for myself and others.