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I’ve crushed my first major weight-loss goal today

I'm super excited to share some amazing news about my personal weight-loss journey. I came into 2018 at 338 lbs. There are many things that contributed to me going from someone weighing 220 lbs and being solid muscle to where I've found myself today. There was a major injury that took me almost 15 years to overcome from and the pain prevented me from being as active as I once was. Antidepressants played a major role in the weigh gain as well, as did the stress of being an Autism parent. All that said, I also have to take ownership of the bad eating habits I'd developed over the years. Food became my way of cooping with my physical and emotional pain. Anyway, I've been working to make changes in…

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July 14, 2018

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5 Things to Avoid When You’re Stressed

This is a contributed post and therefore may not represent the views /opinions of this blog or its author. We all know that life can be stressful. From dealing with parenting issues to trying to stay on top of finances, life, these days, seems to always be one step ahead of us, and it’s not easy finding ways to keep up. The problem with stress is that it’s not enjoyable experience; obvious, yes, but true. And because it’s not enjoyable, we always want to find ways to get rid of it - but alas, we often look in the wrong places. Below, we take a look at five things that won’t help you - and which may indeed make your stress even worse. Source: Pexels.com Overthinking It’s easy to get into…

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June 28, 2018

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Day With Dad: How to Fit the Kids into Your Schedule

Link Let’s be honest about it, having a kid is never easy at the best of times, and having more than one can feel overwhelming! But, it is important to make time for our kids and to give them the interaction with both mommy and daddy. You play a big role in helping to shape your children’s futures, and the time you spend with them now is going to help shape the people they become. So, it is important that they get to enjoy a day out with dad, where they can hang with you, help you, and do things with you. Yes, it might be difficult to work this into your schedule, but there are certain things you can do that are going to help with this. Here are…

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June 21, 2018

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5 Things That Will Help Your Family Sleep Better At Night

Sleep is essential for our bodies and minds. Just like food and water, we can’t survive without it. Getting too little sleep can leave you grumpy and irritated, but it also makes it difficult to focus or muster the energy for simple tasks. Image: Pxhere In a busy household, it’s hard to get everyone into a nighttime routine. However, if you persevere and follow the tips below, you stand a good chance of succeeding. Take a look at the five things that will help your family sleep better at night. Get some exercise A bit of exercise is a great way to tire the whole family out ready for sleep. A walk after dinner can help aid your digestion to stop you feeling full while trying to sleep, and it…

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June 21, 2018

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I took the boys and the dog on a hike today

This afternoon I took the boys and Ruby to the park. We ended up going on a hike that took us about two miles. Lizze is battling the same migraine she's had for about 7ish years now. It's been a rough weekend for her and so we let her sleep. We learned one big thing along the way and that's Ruby definitely need some work when it comes to walking on the leash. Maybe I should consider getting one of these for our next hike? Lol

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May 20, 2018

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Classic Outdoor Activities For Children With Autism

This is a contributed post and therefore doesn't necessarily reflect the views and opinions of this blog or its author. Not all activities available to the wider public are also available to children with autism, but this isn’t necessarily anything to do with the children themselves. It’s because the creators of event centers and beyond don’t take the few extra steps needed to make their venture open to all people in society, regardless of who they are. Fortunately, there’s one place out there that doesn’t discriminate (or, rather, discriminates equally): the great outdoors! Nature’s playground is full of fun activities for you and your children. Don’t believe us? Just check out some of our fun spring and summer activities that we’ve outlined below. Source: Pexels.com Create an Obstacle Course What’s…

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May 2, 2018

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How to Look After Yourself When Your Kids Need So Much From You

This is a collaborative post and may not reflect the views and opinions of this blog or its author. Image Credit: Stock Vault Parenting is always going to be a challenge, but when your kids are so dependent on you for support, it can be difficult to take care of yourself as well. Part of this is inevitable if illogical, guilt you feel when you leave them with a sitter but it is also strange to think of yourself when you spend so much time thinking of others. All parents deserve some time to themselves and when you think about it, looking after your own health is the best way to ensure continued care for your kids. With this in mind, here are a few things that you should keep…

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April 2, 2018

Read more about the article We have become quite fascinated by our fish tank

We have become quite fascinated by our fish tank As a family, we have become enamored with the fish and little creatures in our fresh-water tank. We almost spend more time staring into this glass cube of water, than we do watching TV. Anyway, the boys love watching the fish, shrimp, snails and crayfish do their thing. It's absolutely relaxing and is quite easy to manage. Lizze and I find ourselves sitting on the couch at night, watching all the activities going in this aquatic environment. If you don't have an aquarium, I highly recommend it. Instant stress relief..

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We have become quite fascinated by our fish tank

We have become quite fascinated by our fish tank As a family, we have become enamored with the fish and little creatures in our fresh-water tank. We almost spend more time staring into this glass cube of water, than we do watching TV. Anyway, the boys love watching the fish, shrimp, snails and crayfish do their thing. It's absolutely relaxing and is quite easy to manage. Lizze and I find ourselves sitting on the couch at night, watching all the activities going in this aquatic environment. If you don't have an aquarium, I highly recommend it, especially if you have a kid with Autism or anxiety. Visit Aquariadise.com for an informative guide to choosing your first pet fish. Instant stress relief..

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March 10, 2018