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Tips for Working From Home Success

Tips for Working From Home Success

Working from home has a lot of benefits in terms of flexibility and our work life balance.  For working mothers, it can mean being available for homework help or being able to take your child to after-school activities.  But with the benefits, there are challenges to be productive.  It’s easy to get distracted and off-track.  Here are a few work… Read More

Career, Productivity

50 Self-care ideas when you need a boost

50 Self-care ideas when you need a boost

Some days you need self-care more than others. When you’re in the midst of a slump and need a little boost, it can be hard to think clearly and pull yourself up. That’s when having a convenient list of go-to self-care ideas is a must. For those of us that think ahead, this list can help you to start your… Read More

Self Care

DIY Toilet Bombs With Essential Oils

DIY Toilet Bombs With Essential Oils

Why DIY Toilet Bombs?  Because there is nothing more gross than an unkept bathroom that smells like you know…pee. It makes a busy mom want to grab a scrub brush and any kind of cleaner to get rid of that funky smell. Unfortunately, most household cleaners contain harsh chemicals that are bad for the health of your family. I prefer… Read More

DIY Recipes, Essential Oils

Oilternatives – Sore Muscle Relief with Essential Oils

Oilternatives – Sore Muscle Relief with Essential Oils

Muscles can become sore following strenuous exercise or strain.  Rest and ice on sore areas is the most common recommendation for sore muscle relief.  Essential oils are a great addition to your health toolbox especially for sore muscle relief.  Massaging with essential oils or adding them to a bath can sooth and improve recovery.  In most cases, soreness and aches… Read More

DIY Recipes, Essential Oils, Self Care

DIY Essential Oils Daily Face Moisturizer

DIY Essential Oils Daily Face Moisturizer

Essential Oils, Self Care

Essential Oils for Headache Relief

Essential Oils for Headache Relief

Essential oils are great for headache relief. I was inspired to write this after starting my morning with a splitting headache.  I really thought a good night’s sleep would take care of it but I was so wrong!  There is nothing worse than starting your day with a bad tension headache. Essential oils to the rescue! I trust and use… Read More

DIY Recipes, Essential Oils, Self Care

Mindful Eating for Busy Women

Mindful Eating for Busy Women

Sometimes I find myself rushing even when I don’t need to. It’s a completely bad habit that comes from a deep feeling that I don’t have enough time.  I’ve struggled with this most of my adult life. Feeling constantly busy and without time can truly rob you of life’s greatest joys.  One of my joys is eating good tasty food…. Read More

Productivity, Self Care

Join The Busy Wives Club with an Essential Oils Membership

Join The Busy Wives Club with an Essential Oils Membership

Take the leap Essential oils aren’t just a fad. They’re nature’s gift and a natural alternative for toxic beauty products, cleaners and chemical based air fresheners. When using a trusted brand, essential oils can be used in place of dried spices and dietary supplements. The uses are endless and the benefits real. That’s why I chose an essential oils membership… Read More

DIY Recipes, Essential Oils

SAVE TIME AND ENERGY

SAVE TIME AND ENERGY

Your energy and time are precious commodities. That’s why I have two rules to help me avoid joyless tasks and have energy for the activities and people I love. Think nature walks, shopping, listening to music, and spending quality time with my daughters. Just like most people I find myself getting trapped by so many tasks that on the surface… Read More

Productivity

7 Things to Drop from your resume TODAY

7 Things to Drop from your resume TODAY

Your resume is often the first thing recruiters and hiring managers will review to determine if you should move forward in the application process.  Your resume should be 1-2 pages and clearly represent your experience, education and skills.   Often, candidates include unnecessary information in their resumes that should be left out.  Here are 7 things you can drop from your… Read More

Career

Unemployed?  These companies are hiring during COVID-19

Unemployed? These companies are hiring during COVID-19

The Covid-19 pandemic is shifting our day to day lives and businesses are responding to the change.   Many small businesses including restaurants, bars, retail stores and hotels have either shut down or drastically shifted their models in order to survive.  Unfortunately, there is a huge increase in unemployment and the numbers can  be demoralizing to job seekers.  However, there are… Read More

Career

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