It’s estimated that over 20 million people in the United States suffer from thyroid disease. Sadly, approximately 50 to 60 percent don’t even know they have an issue with their thyroid. Thyroid problems affect more women than men and is determined that one in eight women will develop thyroid disease. So what is the thyroid? […]
Category: Finding Joy
Ten Reasons To Use Liquid Collagen
Collagen is the main structural protein in the extracellular matrix found in the body’s various connective tissues. The word collagen comes from the Greek word “Kolla” which means glue! It is literally the glue that holds our bodies together. Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body. It’s fiber-like structure is used to make […]
How To Get Through Tough Times
If you know me, read my articles or follow me on social media you know that my last twelve years have been filled with challenges and tough times. These challenges have weakened me in some ways but also made me a stronger person. Because I have weathered the storms and have continued to find joy, […]
Food Prep Made Easy
In today’s busy world preparing meals can be difficult and exhausting. If you have a family, everyone likes different things, or are going in a million different directions. Food Prep Made Easy are just some tricks that I have used to prepare meals ahead of time to make life a little easier. Food prep also […]
Losing Mom
Our story started way back in the early 60’s. My sister and I were blessed to have been born to an incredible woman. During the turbulent times of the 60’s she defined what being a strong woman was at a time when women were struggling to find their place and voice in society. Losing mom […]
Corona Virus Quarantine, Ideas to Keep Busy
It has been a crazy year, the Corona Virus or Covid-19 has caused the world to change. We have seen a variety of drastic alterations to our own lifestyle to prevent illness in our home. We, as a family have been keeping active and engaged and here are my thoughts on the Corona Virus quarantine, […]
Zac’s Doing A 5K
We are constantly looking for ways to stimulate Zac. New activities, especially if they involve fun make him very happy. For those of you that don’t know Zac’s miracle story, he is profoundly disabled and has been confined to a wheelchair for over 10 years now. To read his story click Here. In our effort […]
My Shaken Dreams
My friend Holly Bird has written a magnificent book about her life as a caregiver. I was very excited for her when she got published, already a best selling author, she was now sharing her private journey. I was hesitant to read her book as I knew it would hit close to home for me […]
30 Day No Sugar Diet
The new year was fast approaching. I found myself after 11 years of care-giving, grieving for the loss of my youngest son, caring for my 38 year old disabled son, my disabled husband and my elderly mother lost and unhealthy. Change was needed. I am a researcher, I am always looking for ways to help […]
Where’s The Gratitude?
In today’s world, gratitude seems to be like the missing Loch Ness Monster. Genuine gratitude, oh you hear about it, just like Nessy and get the occasional sighting but true gratitude is rare these days. It seems like everyone expects services and things in this life and have very little gratitude for anything. The “give […]