The raspberries are growing like crazy in our garden. I stop for a snack every time I walk by. How lucky am I to be able to enjoy fresh raspberries like that?!
Read moreA vacation doing nothing
Nowadays a great vacation is measured in the amount of things we did, how many places we visited and how much we went shopping. Vacation used to be about relaxing and rejuvenation...
Read moreHello weekend!
After a long week I'm ready for the weekend...
Read moreSmile, it's Friday
Smile, it's Friday! Hope you have a healthy happy weekend!
Read moreDisneyWorld here we come!
Today we are flying to Orlando and DisneyWorld. Feels great to get a break from all this snow in Boston, but vacation can also be stressful. One of my biggest challenge on our vacations is that I'm always so busy thinking ahead that I forget to enjoy the moment (it's the project manager in me...). I need to be more mindful and live in the moment. I'm going to have to remind myself...
Here are some things that makes our trips a little bit less stressful
- We leave early for each event (airports, restaurants, the parks etc). Being late and rushing is the biggest stress factor.
- I make sure everyone gets a good night sleep. No one likes grumpy kids or husbands. Or a cranky wife for that matter.
- I pack our bags the evening before going out on day-trips. This save a lot of not only time in the morning, but also stressful moments of running around and the risk of forgetting things.
- I lay out everyone's clothes the night before. This way everyone will be ready in a heartbeat.
- I pack lots of healthy snacks (almonds, fruits etc) to manage the blood-sugar levels throughout the day.
- We drink lots of water every day. Dehydration leads to both fatigue and headaches.
- I plan activities ahead of time so that no one will get bored on the trip (games, bring books etc)
- My husband and I work as a team and share responsibilities for meals, bathtime etc.
- I unplugg and only check email twice a day. I ask coworkers at work to call me for any emergencies. That way I don't have to check emails every minute because I'm afraid of missing something.
Happy vacation planning!
Feel good Friday project
This is my Feel Good Friday project. I'm going to paint tonight and enjoy a glass of red wine (LCHF approved of course). Have you done anything for yourself this week? Make sure you take some time for yourself and do something you enjoy...
Read moreYou are in charge
You are in charge of:
- What you are going to eat today
- Whether or not you are going to exercise today
- If you are going to be happy or sad
What are you going to do and feel today boss?
Read moreA quite moment
Fall is my favorite season. I make sure I get up before everyone else, have a cup of coffee and light a candle. I helps me collect my thoughts and to get ready for the day. Do you make sure you get a quite moment all to yourself every day? It will help you with staying focused and to manage stressful moments throughout the day. Have a great day!
Read moreCombining work with pleasure
- Yesterday I spent the day combining work with pleasure. I went to the Brimfield Fair and walked for hours while looking at antiques trying to find my next home project. It was a great day, and I can't wait for the Spring to go again in May. I bought a chest, baskets, wooden boxes and got many ideas for new projects. And of course, hit goal on my Nike Fuelband! What's not to love?!
