For years now, I’ve saved on the huge time-consuming costs of writing and sending cards, (not to mention the costs) with few exceptions. I send eCards. And friends and family really like receiving them too! I know this, because they tell me so. 😊 However, there are those times when I prefer the handwritten touch,…
Give While You Live
Let’s be honest — there’s a whole generation of mid-life adults who are concerned about the amount of stuff their aging parents have collected over decades of time that they are destined to inherit. The Baby Boomer generation was the generation of excess. They experienced their own parents’ pride in being able to afford “stuff”…
Intentional Relationships
Hey! This is just a quick note to let you know of my theme change from “self-care” to “intentional relationships.” For the next few weeks, I’ll be looking at different ways we can bring intention to our releationships with friends, family, and our spouse/significant other. Have an awesome day!
A Simple & Fun Workout
This is my workout pattern, let me know if this sounds familiar: Get energized and motivated — join a gym — set up a routine — go consistently — something hiccups my routine (cold, earache, holidays, change in schedule, etc) — stop going to gym — take months (or years) to get energized and motivated…
15 Simple Ideas for Daily Self-care
I’ll be honest, I’m generally annoyed by “lists.” They can be overwhelming. If we tried to incorporate everything off every list of things we “should” do, we’d have a never-ending morning routine, never mind all the other “shoulds” for our work routine, workout routine, eating routine, meeting our success goals, etc. We just can’t do…
Self-care Thoughts on Deodorants
On this last day of focusing on our personal hygiene self-care, we’re talking about deodorants and anti-perspirants. (If you prefer video, scroll to the bottom of this post.) It’s pretty common knowledge that anti-perspirants block our natural sweat glands. Many people worry about the aluminum in anti-perspirants increasing the risk of breast cancer. There’s actually…
Self-care & Body Wash, Shampoo & Toothpaste
Reducing toxins that enter our body is an excellent practice in self-care. Considering what we apply to our body daily in the way of body wash/soap, shampoo/conditioner, hairspray and hair products, toothpaste, and lotions — that’s a lot of toxins that exist just in our morning routine! (If you prefer video, scroll to the bottom…
Minimizing Nail Polish
I used to do nail art on my nails. I did it myself on my natural nails and I got many compliments on my work. I took a real sense of pride in my nails and taking an hour to paint my nails was a self-care exercise that I enjoyed immensely. I tell you this…
Minimizing Grooming Supplies
Take some today to evaluate your grooming appliances. Razors, electric razors, trimmers, nail clippers, hair dryers, curlers, wave irons, tweezers, etc. (If you prefer video, scroll to the bottom of this page.) What do you no longer use? How many pairs of tweezers do we really need? Keep only your favourite pair and let the…
Minimizing Make-up & Toxin Considerations
I had picked make-up as one of the categories for my March Micro-Minimizing Challenge, but quickly realized it was a big topic that covered several areas. I decided instead to discuss minimizing these items, now, during my intentional self-care theme instead and do a five-part series this week. I’ll be discussing minimizing our make-up, grooming…