If your child’s pediatrician informs you that he is overweight and needs to slim down, be sure to ask for a specific weight loss goal and advice on how to help your child safely lose weight. Losing weight can help prevent your child from developing type 2 diabetes and other health issues later in life. […]
read moreIf you attended summer camp as a child, you may have treasured memories of songs around the campfire and learning outdoor activities with new friends. Today, there are so many choices that it can be hard to choose what sort of camp you should schedule for your child. Here are a few questions to ask […]
read moreFlexible and rewarding are two words local mom, Lucy Murillo would use to describe her professional career as owner and therapist at Columbus Counseling, now celebrating its third year in business. Lucy took a leap of faith and opened her own practice at an unexpected time in her life when her daughter was only a […]
read moreSpring has arrived! Time to open up those windows, plant some flowers and clean! Clorox and Windex can only do so much for cleansing your home, the real renewal comes when one decides to purge. Purging is the act of ridding yourself of unwanted or unneeded items. The benefits of purging are immense! If you […]
read moreIngredients for Springalicious Smoothies clear plastic cups striped straws googly eyes pom poms sharpies cardstock various smoothies fruit/veggie accessories Directions Blend frozen fruit and other ingredients to make these funky smoothies. Each recipe makes 2 cups. Pink Smoothie: 1½ cups milk (almond milk or soy milk works as well) and 2 cups strawberries Green Smoothie: 1½ cups […]
read moreSupplies for Splendid Springtime Kids’ Bath Bombs 1 cup baking soda 1/2 cup cornstarch 1/2 cup Epsom salt 1 Tbs almond oil 1 tsp water 1/4 tsp essential oil food coloring plastic eggs Directions Mix dry ingredients in a bowl, and the water and oils together in another. Then mix the two together very well. Split […]
read moreSo what makes these so magical? For one, they’re colorful just like a unicorn, but they are also packed with deliciousness every kid will love! Unicorn Energy Bites Ingredients 1/2 cup cashew butter 1/2 cup pure honey or agave 1 1/2 cup gluten-free oats 1/4 cup sunflower seeds 1/2 cup raw cashew pieces 1/2 cup golden […]
read moreNot only is this a cute way to upcycle that puzzle that is missing a piece or two, it’s a great way to spend a cold or rainy day with your kids. Did I mention how cute it was?! Supplies for Piece of My Heart Valentine Wreath 100 piece puzzle Light pink, pink, red craft paint […]
read moreThere are very few people who didn’t hear about, collect, or paint rocks this past summer during the local craze “Columbus Georgia Rocks,” but if you were living under a rock during this time, the movement brought people, over 24,000 of them, of all ages and backgrounds together, painting rocks and hiding them for one […]
read moreCarving out short periods of down time to keep yourself feeling healthy and ready to take on the daily challenges of parenting young children is important. One perfect way to relieve stress and improve your health is meditation. Two short time periods of meditation a day can have many mental and physical health benefits. Meditation […]
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