Blogger, Susie Rahaim, just wrote an insightful and moving blog titled, “A Mother’s Happy Life Essentials: Essential 4: Gratitude,” and it gave me pause to think of the many blessings in my life (those taken for granted and those I appreciate). Every day I write in a Gratitude Journal. While the Kueurig machine warms up and my Black Magic coffee pod is brewing, I write down three things I’m thankful for; things like the ability to see, I live in…
A Mother’s Happy Life Essentials by Susie Rahaim (Essential 4: Gratitude)
Look up gratitude and you will see a host of definitions such as thankfulness, appreciation, “the master key that opens all doors,” and possibly the key to true greatness. Here is one of my favorite quotes on the subject… “Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgiving, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.” – William Arthur Ward Gratitude is a mindset that needs to click the second you wake up. It is my saving grace in…
A Mother’s Happy Life Essentials by Susie Rahaim: (Essential 3 – Sleep)
Sleep! We all do it. We all need it. But what is so important about sleep? We need just a few hours to revive ourselves right? WRONG! I’ll go back to three years ago when my youngest daughter, Aline, was born. Sleep deprived was a way of life. I literally could not nap at all when she napped as a newborn, because that was when I had to put some focus on my other two girls and give them some…
A Girl-Themed Gift Guide for Mothers, Sisters & Friends.
I’m always grateful for the amazing women in my life including my mother, sisters, grandmothers, aunts, and many beautiful, accomplished women I am honored to call friends. But as this year of tumultuous change comes to a close, I find myself overwhelmed by the blessed and sanity-saving support system they’ve been. So, for this year’s gift guide, I wanted to offer some fab finds for the special women in your life and mine. For the friend with an Eye for…
A Mother’s Happy Life Essentials by Susie Rahaim (Essential 2: Exercise)
Exercise –Why do it? I can only answer this question for myself. It is a personal question as everyone has his or her own goals. What I can share with you is why I exercise, the health benefits, my routine, and how I stay disciplined even when the world gets crazy taking care of three young children. Why I Exercise I exercise because it makes me feel awesome! Seriously, the feeling after an intense workout is priceless. So what is…
Thanksgiving Inspiration
So I was going to sit here and talk about how to have a healthy Thanksgiving, but honestly…it doesn’t feel right. You want to splurge on this day-of-thanks, you deserve it, and that’s quite alright. Instead, I wanted to offer some inspiration and tips on how to get out of the turkey coma and back into your routine the day after the feast. Tips for Thanksgiving Day… It’s like a Vegas buffet at your house, so only partake in what…
