• This is my sister and I after the shooting incident
    LIFESTYLE

    My Life Changing Event

    So August 15th marks the “anniversary” of the day that changed my life forever. This is not something that I talk about unless I’m asked the obvious question: “What happened to you?” I thought I’d write about it in a little more detail to tell my story and perhaps this will be therapeutic for me. It was back in 1995, I was only 5 years old at the time. My dad had his own business in the construction industry, and he had some work to do quite far from home. Seeing that he would need to stay a while my parents decided to turn it into a little family holiday.…

  • My boys sleeping
    MOTHERHOOD

    10 Healthy Habits For Better Sleep

    Here are 10 healthy habits to incorporate into your daily routine for better quality sleep. It’s no secret that quality is better than quantity, especially when it comes to sleep. That is why it is important to not only establish a good bed time routine but a healthy lifestyle as well. Here are some areas that I have been focusing on improving in our daily lives which have made a difference for us… 1. Hydration Keeping your mind and body in top shape starts with self care. That is why Adequate hydration through out the day is important for good brain and body function. I don’t force myself to drink…