Whether you’re young or old, married or single, have kids or are doing your own thing, there is one thing that should hold true – you should value yourself. No matter where you are in life, no matter what others think of you, what is most important is what you think about yourself. How you perceive your own actions and how you feel about yourself as a person will directly influence your actions, how others see you, and your overall life (whether you realize it or not).
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One of the things this recent pandemic has definitely shown us is how financially prepared we were to handle (or not handle) a crisis. Whether you found yourself in a deep hole, barely staying afloat, or you’re weathering things pretty well, you’re probably more aware of how important it is to be financially prepared. But how can you tell if you’re on the right track with your money? You don’t need to perform countless formulas and equations and crunch numbers for weeks; you can use these budget benchmarks to see where you stand.
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Summer Travel Plans Might Look a Little Different in 2020
Summertime has often been considered a popular time for family vacations, getaways with friends, beach trips, and a number of other exciting travel itineraries. However, this year, well, let’s just say 2020 has thrown a monkey wrench into quite a few people’s travel plans. But, this doesn’t mean summer vacation is a no-go, it just means you might need to get a little creative or simply change your plans a bit.
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Are you tired of chaotic mornings? You know the ones; when you can’t seem to find anything that you need, when you realize there are no clean socks and try to dig the best pair out of the dirty clothes hamper, and you’re pretty sure you forgot a kid. If you have trouble getting out of the door on time in the morning, or you’re so rushed you forget to put on your shoes, try these three tips to get it together in the AM.
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Often, we spend so much time worrying about everyone and everything else, we tend to forget about our own needs and feelings. This is a recent article I wrote for the incredible MamaZen program. It’s written with moms in mind, but the tips are for anyone that needs to find a little more love for herself (or himself). I wanted to share it here for thefithouse readers, and I highly encourage you to check out MamaZen for some more incredible articles and amazing ways to add more peace into your life.
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Even as the world is starting to open back up, many of us are still at home trying to come up with new ways to entertain our kids (and de-stress in the process). For the days that the outdoors are simply too hot to handle and we don’t want to substitute play for an iPad, why not try STEM toys?
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I don’t know about you, but even though I know taking care of my skin is important, sometimes, I’m too busy or too tired to care. I think a lot of times it’s because I envision this crazy, detailed, long skincare regimen, and instead, I really need to focus on keeping it simple. The rewards from taking care of your skin are definitely worth a couple of minutes; that’s doable, right? So, I asked beauty, lifestyle, and mom blogger Jennifer Raskin to share her tips for simplifying skincare. Here are her simple pointers…and I can’t wait to give my skincare routine a much-needed refresh!
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Bright and early on a Saturday morning, we packed up some snacks, lathered on the sunscreen, and headed out on a 30-mile drive to a nearby berry farm, bringing the dog along for the ride. My son LOVES blueberries, so we decided what better way to spend some time together this Father’s Day weekend then visiting a blueberry farm?
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The “lightbulb” moments that one young adult experienced after stepping out on her own.
Whether your kids are two or twenty, or anywhere in between, you probably have spent some time thinking about the day they move away from home — into the real world. You’ve also most likely imagined what some of the biggest changes are that your kids will face, like paying their own bills and keeping track of their own schedules. However, what are the real ‘aha’ moments that young adults experience when they step out on their own? I decided to get the answers firsthand, so here are five “lightbulb moments,” told by a recently independent young adult.
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