Making homemade bread from scratch may seem like an antiquated practice, but it is well worth it. We promise that you won’t regret it. Not only does it produce delicious and fresh comfort food, but it can be a relaxing activity that bodes an incredible aroma in your home. Making bread can be a family activity or a soothing self-care practice. Here is an easy method to follow with some important tips to ensure you get a perfect slice of bread every time your soul needs it. Jesus is the bread of life, so no wonder it’s so delicious!
Stress has been on the menu ever since life started serving struggle, and that entrée dates all the way back to Adam and Eve's big mistake in the Garden of Eden. Since then, stress has reared its ugly head every time there's a problem we need to solve, an obstacle we need to overcome or an unwanted task we need to complete.
We can all look back and remember eating out of emotional necessity. With all the ups and downs of hormones through our monthly cycle, pregnancy, nursing, perimenopause and menopause, it is no wonder we keep that box of hidden chocolates in our dresser drawer or in our desk at work. Sometimes you just need to sneak a bite of that sweet and delicious chocolate nugget that just melts in your mouth. We’ve all been there.
It's not often that people leave the gym thinking: "Gee, I really regret getting my whole workout done today just as I planned." Rather, the struggle comes before and during fitness sessions—a struggle that is fed by thoughts like: "I'm so tired, I'll do it tomorrow," or "I'm so busy, I'll just do a few reps and call it a day."
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Budgeting is an important part of managing a household, but it can be tough to figure out a budget that works best for you. Many unsuccessful budgets start with too much restriction which can lead to overspending in the same way intense diets can lead to binge eating. By making room for some small splurges, you may find that your budgeting is more successful and brings you more joy. The categories below are a starting point to decide which splurges might work for you.
An unwanted diagnosis from your doctor can be distressing. An incorrect diagnosis, however, can cause much more harm than that. So when should you seriously pursue a second medical opinion, and when are you just engaging in wishful thinking? Here are some tips to help you sort out this difficult situation.
Most kids don’t play outside to lose weight or run a faster mile. They do it because it’s fun! As kids get older, exercise becomes more and more about competition and as adults, it can become a real chore. These activities may help you to put the joy back in exercise and look forward to being active.
It’s easy to forget about our own needs in the hustle and bustle of daily demands. But even the simplest pleasures can help life’s difficulties to become more manageable. Treating yourself doesn’t have to be expensive or extravagant and doing activities for the sole purpose of personal enjoyment isn’t selfish. Self-care helps you to unwind and reconnect with yourself.
You want your wardrobe to work for you. Clothes that fit, reflect your style, and perhaps span between comfy Netflix-watching to a night out on the town. And then there are the sentimental pieces. The tea-length, taffeta prom gown from a few decades back and the jeans you wore the night you met that someone special you just can’t part with. Get your closet Monday morning ready with our what stays and what goes tips.
They say consistency is key. But between busy schedules and the perpetual tiredness that seems to accompany adulthood, it can be hard to always work out, always show up or always be your best self. That’s why consistency is more like an artform: You must always practice, and it may never be quite perfected.
Across the dinner table sits a 4-foot crank with arms crossed and plate pushed away. If this is your usual mealtime entertainment, your approach in pleasing that picky eater may need a revamp. Follow these five steps to bring a little bit of joy and cooperation back to the table.
Not only is water the best thirst quencher for you, you need it — really! It’s not just a beverage Mom provided when you requested a soft drink with dinner and she declined. Water plays an important part in maintaining hydration and good health.
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