Creating wellness through simple living
Nina Nelson is an unconventional mom determined to live a life of adventure and purpose. She does that alongside her husband, Ian, and their four crazy, adorable kids. She loves reading, snuggling and giggling at miniature horses.
Image by Rubbermaid Products Today’s post is from Sara at A Joyful Mother. Mamas are almost constantly on the go … from the minute they wake up until the minute their heads hit the pillow at night. Getting started quickly in the morning gives a jump-start to your day and can help things go a little [...]
Image by mason_h (Ian and I are on a trip so I’m sharing this little gem from the archives.) During a job interview, I was once asked, “If you were going on vacation in Ireland, what would you pack and when would you start packing.” My answer was normal for how I used to pack – I’d [...]
In the last year, I’ve been reading a lot about the harmful effects dieting has on our bodies. And not just your typical, “I’m only eating grapefruit for the next month,” diet. I’m talking about restricting food groups, macronutrients and even just stressing about what you eat. It can cause a lot of damage. A [...]
A couple years ago, my brother invited me out to lunch with him and his family. On our way, we stopped at Sparrow Bakery, so he could buy his favorite treat. Everything looked amazing and full of stuff I knew would upset my stomach. Being a classic French bakery, nothing was gluten-free. So I stood [...]
A few years ago, I was desperate to cut our living expenses so I could quit a job I hated and stay home with my kids. After making a plan to get out of debt, my husband and I committed to “living like no one else, so later we could live like no one else.” [...]
Image by balanced.crafts Several years ago, I learned about Advent Conspiracy, a group that inspires others to make Christmas and the gifts you give more meaningful. Though their campaign is geared specifically toward Christmas, it opened my eyes to how I give gfits all throughout the year. Our focus has shifted from buying stuff for people just [...]
